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Old 07-21-2013 | 09:47 PM
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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?
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Old 07-21-2013 | 09:48 PM
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Same as you are doing but add sunlight and breeze if possible. Do not cover up.
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Old 07-21-2013 | 09:58 PM
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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.
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Old 07-21-2013 | 10:05 PM
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Maybe get fan in there to circulate some air.
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Old 07-21-2013 | 10:14 PM
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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..
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Old 07-21-2013 | 10:15 PM
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Yea a fan will dry things up much faster
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Old 07-21-2013 | 10:49 PM
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Get a small heater/fan combo. It will provide dry air. Careful, make sure there is a safety cut off if it tilts.
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Old 07-22-2013 | 04:35 AM
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Go to a body shop and ask them how much they want to bake it for 2 hours.
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Old 07-22-2013 | 05:21 AM
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Dehumidifier in the boat with the cover on. Will suck the moisture out fast.
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Old 07-22-2013 | 05:49 AM
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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
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