See me at seavideo

Winterizing My Sailboat: Insulation & Snow Cover at 59° North

19 de enero de 2025 · 10 min · 3K vistas · Stockholm

¿Qué cubre este video?

Nova Loman prepares her sailboat for winter in Stockholm, Sweden, by installing insulation and protective covers to manage sub-zero temperatures.0:07 To reduce heat loss through the windows, she cuts cheap camping foam pads to fit the interior frames, a method that previously maintained an interior temperature of 24°C during -14°C weather.4:27 She secures exterior tarps over the deck using heavy anchor chain and additional lines to prevent wind damage.2:10 To protect a fragile, aging dodger from snow accumulation and ice weight, she installs a multi-purpose canvas cover, which also keeps the companionway clear of snow.5:16 Before installation, she repairs a tear in this canvas using a sewing machine.6:31 She notes that the solar panel regulator failed during the previous winter, necessitating careful management of electrical systems during the cold months.6:09 These measures prioritize heat retention and structural protection for the vessel while moored for the season.

Ver en YouTube

Más de See me at sea

Running aground + GPS interference in the North seasep 2026Transiting the Kiel Canal with an electric motorsep 2026I Sailed Solo to Kiel – Then We Suddenly Became Three!sep 2026Nightsail after nightsailsep 2026

De See me at sea — ve el barco, la tripulación y cada video analizado del canal.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Un correo electrónico con los mejores hallazgos de la flota: los momentos, barcos e historias que valen tu tiempo de visualización. Ingresa tu propia dirección para obtener tu propia copia.

Reportar un problema