RogersonCrusoe
Well-Known Member
Hi Guys,
Now that winter is upon us and I'm not going out every other day, I was wondering what I should do to keep my boat mildew free. Here is my scenario:
21' fibreglass hardtop boat with cuddy. Cuddy has no door, though I can put a piece of metal in the door area to kinda seal off the area.
Stored outside in a yard (not mine, but a couple km down the road). When sunny, the area does receive direct sunlight, but for only a few hours.
Boat has a full sloping canvas cover that snaps on around the gunwales. Not an airtight fit, but certainly good enough to keep the rain/leaves/etc... out. (See profile pic for visual aides)
Was thinking of putting in a dehumidifier and letting the water go into a bucket, then dumping the bucket out as required. But maybe a heater is better as the space isn't air tight? I will probably still be using her on average once every two weeks.
I defer to your infinite wisdom.
Now that winter is upon us and I'm not going out every other day, I was wondering what I should do to keep my boat mildew free. Here is my scenario:
21' fibreglass hardtop boat with cuddy. Cuddy has no door, though I can put a piece of metal in the door area to kinda seal off the area.
Stored outside in a yard (not mine, but a couple km down the road). When sunny, the area does receive direct sunlight, but for only a few hours.
Boat has a full sloping canvas cover that snaps on around the gunwales. Not an airtight fit, but certainly good enough to keep the rain/leaves/etc... out. (See profile pic for visual aides)
Was thinking of putting in a dehumidifier and letting the water go into a bucket, then dumping the bucket out as required. But maybe a heater is better as the space isn't air tight? I will probably still be using her on average once every two weeks.
I defer to your infinite wisdom.