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scippy 10-29-2018 10:06 PM

Mold or mildew issues?
 
So my boat sits in my garage after being winterized and has full cover buttoned down. The garage is not heated so to avoid the mildew issue
because of dampness I was thinking of buying a Davis Air-dryr........has anybody used this?

Griff 10-30-2018 12:39 AM

You really shouldn't get any mildew as long as the cover is a breathable material.
Moisture forms when ambient temps fluctuate a lot like now and in the Spring.
I would just uncover part of the cockpit when temps are changing a lot.

cigrocket 10-30-2018 07:27 AM

I always protect the seats with 303, put multiple boxes of Baking Soda, Damp Rid Buckets, Dryer Sheets. Been pretty successful for me for the past 23 years of boating. Need some air movement

RSCHAP1 10-30-2018 01:20 PM

I do all/most of above and have also taken big bags of bbq charcoal, opened them up, and let them absorb scent and moisture over the winter. Cheap desiccant. Just make sure to get the old fashioned cheap stuff, not solvent soaked "match light" variety.

underpsi68 10-30-2018 01:49 PM

I have 2 of the West Marine version. I put one in the engine compartment and one in the cabin. They work great.

scippy 11-02-2018 01:22 AM


Originally Posted by underpsi68 (Post 4656771)
I have 2 of the West Marine version. I put one in the engine compartment and one in the cabin. They work great.

I bought 3 of the Davis air dryr's they draw very little energy (90 watt bulb) I placed them throughout the boat (cabin, cockpit & bilge) a bit of over kill but was tired of the absorbent stuff I used to use.
There simple and made to run 24 hrs...........cabin was a toasty 65* when 38* outside.


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