During winter storage, it is best to store the bunk cushions warm and dry in the cellar at home or in the loft. However, not everyone has enough space for this or wants to drive several car loads of foam around in autumn and spring. This is why the cushions are often left on board. Especially in damp weather, there is a risk of condensation collecting under the bunk cushions and mould stains forming.
The problem can be avoided with a few empty PET bottles. To do this, place a layer of bottles on the lying surface so that the distance between the containers is around 40 centimetres. This makes the foam hollow and well ventilated. To improve ventilation even further, the individual cushioning pieces are stacked on top of each other with another layer of bottles so that the foam does not touch the sides of the boat or the fittings anywhere.
In spring, when the cushions are put back in place, the spacers can be handed in. Enough empty PET bottles will also be collected by the next winter storage period.
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Michael Rinck
Redakteur Test & Technik
