[C320-list] Dehumidifier, Warm Air Circulator Fan,

[Rick Smith]

I live in Atlanta, GA, where there is an abundance of humidity, especially 
in summer.  The other environmental challenge that promotes mildew is that 
during much of the year there's a pretty good gap between low and high 
temps, and the low night/morning temps along with the humidity create 
condensation in the boat.  Our solution, which has been effective for 20+ 
years, is a combination of a solar powered vent that operates 24/7 (blows 
air out of the cabin) and a small room heater that kicks in at a pre-set 
temp.  I use this 12 months a year. This combo has provided zero mildew. 
Having said that -- we do sail all year long, so our challenges are 
different from those of you who have to haul and store for winter.

I have thought about dehumidifiers in the past but resisted because I could 
never find an easy solution to draining the water created by the process. 
If this Caframo unit solves that problem -- GREAT!

Rick Smith
Layla #136
Lake Lanier, GA



-----Original Message----- 
From: John Jacobs
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 1:44 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Dehumidifier, Warm Air Circulator Fan,

I was wondering if anyone within the Organization has used and can recommend 
the Caframo Store Dry Dehumidifier or some other similar device? This unit 
has a Warm Air Circulator Fan and supposedly effective in limiting mildew, 
mold and excessive moisture inside the boat cabin while it is laid up for 
the winter.
Any suggestions or thoughts would be welcome.

John Jacobs
Surprise #644
Urbanna, Va.
Sent from my iPhone=