Bayliner Condensation?
 

I have a 1983 Bayliner 28.5'. In the V-berth, it has like a thin carpet on
the ceiling. The carpet is very dry. But at the very tip of the V-berth
where you have to deliberately look up into, you can see the bottom of the
anchor box. There is no carpet on the ceiling. This is a very small area
about 3.5 sq ft. A lot of condensation is on the fiberglass and drips down
in the cooler months. This is Not water leaking in the boat.



What can be done about this?



If applying a liner of some sort of carpet like the rest is your answer: Is
this stopping the condensation or is it distributing the moisture so much
that it is not noticeable to the touch and why did Bayliner not apply it in
this area?



Thank you!

The carpet acts as an insulator to stop the condensation from forming. You
could also use closed cell foam, sprayed on foam, etc.

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Keith
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I have a 1983 Bayliner 28.5'. In the V-berth, it has like a thin carpet on
the ceiling. The carpet is very dry. But at the very tip of the V-berth
where you have to deliberately look up into, you can see the bottom of the
anchor box. There is no carpet on the ceiling. This is a very small area
about 3.5 sq ft. A lot of condensation is on the fiberglass and drips down
in the cooler months. This is Not water leaking in the boat.



What can be done about this?



If applying a liner of some sort of carpet like the rest is your answer:
Is
this stopping the condensation or is it distributing the moisture so much
that it is not noticeable to the touch and why did Bayliner not apply it
in
this area?



Thank you!

On the other hand, improving ventilation will reduce if not eliminate the
condensation. I don't know anything about Bayliners but do know that most
sailboats, including the big names in the business do a poor job of
providing ventilation to the cabin. I have owned several sailboats with
condensation problems that were cured by opening up to the breeze.
Dave