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87MagnumII 07-21-2013 09:47 PM

Best way to dry a boat out
 
Went on a road trip this weekend with the boat and got caught in a TON of rain while traveling. Just wondering what you guys do to air them out and dry them if you get soaked. Right now I have it under the car port with all the floor lockers open, back seat flipped up, engine cover open and the cuddy door and windows open. Any other ideas?

BillR 07-21-2013 09:48 PM

Same as you are doing but add sunlight and breeze if possible. Do not cover up.

87MagnumII 07-21-2013 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by BillR (Post 3962437)
Same as you are doing but add sunlight and breeze if possible. Do not cover up.

I'd love to add sunlight but it won't stop raining!! It's been awful this year. I'm usually very anal about letting the boat get drenched but didn't have a choice this time.

Pez Man 07-21-2013 10:05 PM

Maybe get fan in there to circulate some air.

FIXX 07-21-2013 10:14 PM

see if one of the body shops on your route has a heated paint booth you can stick it in for a few hours.. or out in the sun would be best..

Jlfrob 07-21-2013 10:15 PM

Yea a fan will dry things up much faster

PARADOX 07-21-2013 10:49 PM

Get a small heater/fan combo. It will provide dry air. Careful, make sure there is a safety cut off if it tilts.

mptrimshop 07-22-2013 04:35 AM

Go to a body shop and ask them how much they want to bake it for 2 hours.

underpsi68 07-22-2013 05:21 AM

Dehumidifier in the boat with the cover on. Will suck the moisture out fast.

Indy 07-22-2013 05:49 AM

When it stops raining...SUN SUN SUN. Sun kills any mold spores and other spunk that'll be starting to grow too. Should have had it up here last week, it'd be bleached white by now from the heat and sun :drool:


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