Cheesey69 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Curtains/blinds open or closed when leaving boat and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Good question. I normally leave mine closed when leaving the boat because in the insurance policy it said to leave curtains closed when leaving the boat for a period of time. I probably need to check that is still the case, but it was when I first took the policy out. Also leaving the curtains closed stops the fabrics and upholstery fading in the sunlight. However I'm sure it would be better to leave the curtains open in the Winter to allow what little sunlight we get to warm the boat more and keep the condensation at bay. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 We had a fitted top cover made a few of years ago, so the contents of the boat are hidden from prying eyes. If I didn't have it, I would keep the curtains closed. As well as keeping the topsides clean, which was the main reason for buying it, the cover also keeps the interior warmer and dryer and also prevents UV degradation of curtains and soft furnishings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I leave mine shut to keep prying eyes and sunlight out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulN Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 We keep the curtains closed to stop sun bleaching of the joinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I close mine for all the above reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Closed, easier to see the spiders when you open the curtains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Open, I'd never really thought about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Open, I'd never really thought about it So you can see through your windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Closed,as others have said so people can't see in and keeps the sun off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunder Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, PaulN said: We keep the curtains closed to stop sun bleaching of the joinery. Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 leave them closed and miscreants will assume you are hiding something. leave them open with nothing on view and they will see there is nothing to pinch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Strong sunlight can soon fade soft furnishings.......its cheaper for new curtains than a upholstered fittings Finny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Cover your soft furnishing with loose sheets as seen in stately homes Leave curtains open for ventilation and a visual means of showing that there is little of value to to steal. If items of value on view. For example expensive navigation equipment, install a confirmed intruder alarm, the emphasis on confirmed. Andrew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Allover cover to preserve varnished topsides, otherwise would close. If out and about on a cruise/holiday they are left open if we go ashore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 If at all possible ensure you allow some passage of air through the boat whilst moored up for a length of time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 It's a bit weird but leaving the curtains shut suggests you're hiding something, but a chuffing great cover over the whole boat somehow doesn't. Don't throw old sheets away then, use them to cover your woodwork and leave the curtains open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Closed - but with windows open, helps stop mould / damp and the like forming in the folds Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 When we bought our boat, she came with a set of winter curtains! So you can take the best ones home and wash and iron them. But there's only one word above all others : VENTILATION. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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