Hi Everyone,
Looking for some experienced advice here on what consideration should be given to moisture/condensation in sealed compartments of plywood boats such as SCAMP. Specifically in my case, the space beneath the sole and aft of my footwell is completed epoxied and sealed-off. I do not want to use those compartments for storage and I would prefer not to add obstructive vents onto the floor (sole). Can I just leave those spaces sealed off, or will moisture from condensation create problems? Must a deckplate be added for ventilation if nothing else?....or can I leave this compartment sealed off?
Thank you for your advice on this,
Jason
Condensation considerations in sealed compartments
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Re: Condensation considerations in sealed compartments
Deck plate/inspection/dry out opening
Jason Builder wrote:Hi Everyone,
Looking for some experienced advice here on what consideration should be given to moisture/condensation in sealed compartments of plywood boats such as SCAMP. Specifically in my case, the space beneath the sole and aft of my footwell are completed epoxied and sealed-off. I do not want to use them for storage and I would prefer not to add obstructive vents onto the floor (sole). Can I just leave those spaces sealed off, or will moisture from condensation create problems? Must a deckplate be added for ventilation if nothing else?....or can I leave this compartment sealed off?
Thank you for your advice on this,
Jason
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Re: Condensation considerations in sealed compartments
Will do, thanks!
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Builder of SCAMP#349 "Argo": Build log at http://www.argobuilder.com
Caretaker of these fine ships:
-SCAMP "Argo"
-1981 Compac 16 Pilothouse "Lillyanna"
-Old Towne 16' Canoe
Builder of SCAMP#349 "Argo": Build log at http://www.argobuilder.com
Caretaker of these fine ships:
-SCAMP "Argo"
-1981 Compac 16 Pilothouse "Lillyanna"
-Old Towne 16' Canoe
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Re: Condensation considerations in sealed compartments
6.75" inspection/ventilation port cut into aft sole section. This will accommodate an Armstrong deckplate. The sole is taped off for application of non-skid....
Thanks
Jason
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-Jason
Builder of SCAMP#349 "Argo": Build log at http://www.argobuilder.com
Caretaker of these fine ships:
-SCAMP "Argo"
-1981 Compac 16 Pilothouse "Lillyanna"
-Old Towne 16' Canoe
Builder of SCAMP#349 "Argo": Build log at http://www.argobuilder.com
Caretaker of these fine ships:
-SCAMP "Argo"
-1981 Compac 16 Pilothouse "Lillyanna"
-Old Towne 16' Canoe