[C320-list] Wintering in the Water-Question

[Robert Seastream]

We're in NH, haven't used a dehumidifier, left our cushions onboard, 
and saw no evidence of mold/mildew this past spring.
Probably too cold and dry up here over the winter.  I'm tempted to move 
to the carolinas to extend the sailing season.

Bob Seastream
'Intuition' # 906

On Oct 30, 2007, at 2:22 PM, Mike Shoffner wrote:

> Jon,
>
> I've used a Mighty Dry dehumidifier in my boat for several years and 
> it's done a good job.  I keep it set on 60% humidity siting on a 
> cutting board on the galley sink with the drain going into the sink.  
> It stopped working once, and I returned it to the company who repaired 
> it and returned it promptly for what I thought at the time was a 
> reasonable charge.  My boat is in the water year round in FL, and I 
> always thought it was just good insurance against mildew, mold, etc.  
> The company claims they know of no one having a fire as a result of 
> one of their units malfunctioning.  See www..mightydry.com.
>
> M. Shoffner
> #171
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "jonvez at comcast.net" <jonvez at comcast.net>
> To: 320 List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:42:49 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Wintering in the Water-Question
>
> I will be storing my boat in the water this year for the first time 
> (Boston Harbor) and since I will have access to shore power I will 
> have the opportunity to potentially use some dehumidifier type device.
> Does anyone have any advice on what to use? I purchased a WM portable 
> heater that has a 'defrost' mode which kicks on whenever the cabin 
> temp goes below 38 degrees and I'm wondering if this is the same 
> concept as the plug in dehumidifiers that you can buy....any thoughts 
> would be appreciated...
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
>
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