Misting System for a boat questions.

[Mach80]

As it is hotter than hell today in Phoenix and the southwest, I am thinking of installing some sort of misting system on the Hallett to make the summer a little cooler. There are a few systems available commercially or I could put one together myself. Has anyone here tried this with good results? Seems like a good idea to me. Lets hear any results good or bad.

Thanks, Steve

 

[ColdSteel]

As it is hotter than hell today in Phoenix and the southwest, I am thinking of installing some sort of misting system on the Hallett to make the summer a little cooler. There are a few systems available commercially or I could put one together myself. Has anyone here tried this with good results? Seems like a good idea to me. Lets hear any results good or bad.

Thanks, Steve

Just drive really fast.

I don't know if I'd want to spray any more water to calcify all over a pretty boat.

 

[Abc123]

If you're on body of fresh water, why not just stop and take a swim or find a nice beach and hang out in the water next to the boat?

To me it seems like trying to figure out what kind of food to bring to a buffet.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

I seen this on a boat at havasu this weekend.... all I could think of was hope its distill water or gonna need a ton of lime away...:yikes

 

[hallett21]

I can't think of a way the install would look very clean. I'd just take more water breaks

 

[76 Hondo]

Asking about staying cool at the River is like asking how to " Slow down your Boat "

 

[RCDave]

Just follow a jet boat with the jetovater up

 

[RiverDave]

I can't think of a way the install would look very clean. I'd just take more water breaks

If it was me I'd run it through the Bimini., I have seen a few boats with them integrated though. Seems like it would make a hell of a mess to me.

 

[Mach80]

Asking about staying cool at the River is like asking how to " Slow down your Boat "

Never!!

 

[Abc123]

Asking about staying cool at the River is like asking how to " Slow down your Boat "

What's next? How to make my wife/gf less hot?

 

[2Driver]

Unless you have elderly or handicapped folks that cant cool down, for the life of me I cant ever see doing this.

One jump in the river to get wet last me 20 minutes. If you have a cuddy put AC in it if you have to.

 

[hallett21]

If it was me I'd run it through the Bimini., I have seen a few boats with them integrated though. Seems like it would make a hell of a mess to me.

Are they zip tied on or actually in the tubing of the Bimini?

 

[Abc123]

Sharpshooter is going to have a heart attack when he finds this thread.

 

[CampbellCarl]

Sharpshooter is going to have a heart attack when he finds this thread.

Hang on...I'll text him and ask him to join in...

 

[Mach80]

Here is what I was thinking. I saw something similar on a golf cart a few day ago.

http://www.mist-er-comfort.com/marine-misting-systems-2/

 

[rush1]

This is the Bruce Jenner of boating threads :eek

 

[Patyacht]

There is a company in Havasu "Mohave Mist" that advertises boat misting systems. Contact Sam at 928-302-3500. He just installed an awesome stainless Mister & Fogger System at my house.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Sharpshooter is going to have a heart attack when he finds this thread.

Hang on...I'll text him and ask him to join in...

Lmao!!

As I read the title of this thread I thought "only on
Riverdaves".

If it weren't for the water skiing thread, the gearvendors overdrive, boschmas gasser thread and 1 or 2 others that are pretty Good as well as Bilgie and 460's posts I'd lose all hope in this site.

 

[Advantage 1]

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[mjc]

here you go this will take care of it for you.

 

[RiverDave]

Are they zip tied on or actually in the tubing of the Bimini?

The ones on toons were inside the Bimini. I saw an essex deck that had little misters just sticking through the fiberglass. Mbrown' little fish boat has them integrated into the hard top and I think the midnight express did as well, but don't quote me on that.

RD

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Here is what I was thinking. I saw something similar on a golf cart a few day ago.

http://www.mist-er-comfort.com/marine-misting-systems-2/

Installing a misting system on a boat would be a pain in the ass and would probably look funky. I bought a couple of these for the kids this week to stay cool.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/misty-mate-16-classic/60120

 

[OCMerrill]

I think using straight river water could be a big health mistake. Now if your going to use potable water then I could see this being a cool idea.

One thing is for sure, it's going to make a mess over time.

 

[shueman]

Zep spray bottles work just fine ... keep 'em full of lake water for everyone, then use that water to wipe down with ... :thumbsup

 

[Deja_Vu]

Zep spray bottles work just fine ... keep 'em full of lake water for everyone, then use that water to wipe down with ... :thumbsup

This is what we do, keep a few spray bottles in the cooler, except we use arrowhead water.

EDIT> Check this out

Fits standard soda or water bottles

http://www.amazon.com/Eco-Sprayer-Pump-AVALEISURE-Multi-Purpose-Soft-Drink/dp/B00ONVADOK/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1434639472&sr=8-46&keywords=spray+bottle+triggers

 

[Patyacht]

Ideally, the trick would be to use a high pressure system (1000 psi) vs a low pressure system (50-80 psi) so you don't get the water drip. Doing that on a boat would be rather difficult.

 

[mesquito_creek]

Here is what I was thinking. I saw something similar on a golf cart a few day ago.

http://www.mist-er-comfort.com/marine-misting-systems-2/

180 psi pump that comes with this kit really isn't going to get the job done. You need to be in the 800+ psi range... to be effective you really need to saturate the air and somewhat trap the mist long enough for it to drop the temp and that will be tough if there is any light breeze etc...

 

[Mandelon]

...connected to a water tank that runs distilled water....

 

[JD D05]

Ideally, the trick would be to use a high pressure system (1000 psi) vs a low pressure system (50-80 psi) so you don't get the water drip. Doing that on a boat would be rather difficult.

I think at high speeds we could still have an atomizing issue. Might need a 10,000 psi and have a number of different jets to use based on heat and humidity. Bring a drill and some bits to in case we need to get crazy.

 

[Mach80]

I had thought about the distilled water to keep down the mess. The system I was looking at looked like a pretty clean install with the bars mounted on the bimini. The plumbing would be a pain in the ass as the top must come down when trailering and going fast. I was hoping someone had used this type of system and had feedback.

 

[Havasteve]

A wet towel on your seat works better IMOP I like wearing long sleeve shirts and keep them wet.

 

[Advantage 1]

I think using straight river water could be a big health mistake.

Getting misted with all the beer piss water :yikes

 

[OCMerrill]

Getting misted with all the beer piss water :yikes

Great for swimming, running boats, and even watering those golf courses. Breathing in mist....dunno.

Wakeboard boats can fill their ballast tanks with distilled water. They can afford it.

 

[Advantage 1]

Great for swimming, running boats, and even watering those golf courses. Breathing in mist....dunno.

Wakeboard boats can fill their ballast tanks with distilled water. They can afford it.

 

[Sun burners]

Hudson sprayer with distelled water? I have one I use for out door EZ up events. Or Big 5 sell portable misters for about $15. I use the portable ones on the Harley.

 

[milkmoney]

R u fucking kidding me. If I get hot driving in the boat , I would stop and go swimming or if hot on the beach , go in the water and cool off. [emoji2]

 

[Andy B.]

Don't do it! It adds weight to the boat and will slow you down LOL!!

 

[rivermobster]

Lmao!!

As I read the title of this thread I thought "only on
Riverdaves".

If it weren't for the water skiing thread, the gearvendors overdrive, boschmas gasser thread and 1 or 2 others that are pretty Good as well as Bilgie and 460's posts I'd lose all hope in this site.

What he said ^^^