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

[RONALD HODEL]

I use a dehumidifier - since I live 1 mile from the boat and go to the boat every day, I just set the dehumidifier on the floor up in the bow (in the Vee berth cut out area) and let it drain into its own tank. I empty the tank each day. When we’re gone from the boat for a while, I set it on the counter and put the drain hose down the drain in the sink. With 2 fans forward and aft, I’ve never had mold or mildew.

Ron Hodel
Lokomaikai #1070

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> On Oct 27, 2020, at 11:14 AM, Rick Smith <ricksmith4333 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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
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> -----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.
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