"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2007102503284716807-jerelull@maccom...
On 2007-10-24 09:14:47 -0400, Paul Cassel
said:

Glenn (s/v Seawing) wrote:
Summer in FL & the Bahamas might be harder to deal with though.


It all depends on breeze. If you on anchor, it's ok. If you are tied up
at the dock, especially in Aug and Sep, then it's tough, but then you
have shore power.

We've rarely wanted more than wind scoops at night. During the day, a
quick swim does the trick...

It's so sad to see folks in an anchorage on even moderate days, all
buttoned up with the generator running to keep the a/c going. Doubt they
even look out the windows, yet they're "out on the water".

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Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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Yes, both of you make sense. When the weather is hot...or actually even
when it's not, I spend little time below deck. Actually, I most often end
up launching my dingy and go exploring or fishing or both (I'm really bad at
fishing but persist).

Paul's on to something...it's the insects in the summer that drive us below.
I am planning to build a hard bimini with bug screens, so this will provide
an above deck place with a breeze but 'bug-free'.

I'm not big on hiding below deck with a/c...but want the option...especially
with wife and kids aboard & for a longer term (year...year & a half...maybe
more). I want the family to be happy aboard so all will be happy to keep
going.

Thanks guys!

Glenn.
s/v Seawing.