[C320-list] Small Boat Dehumidifier

[Chris Burti]

I had been using a unit similar to one of these effectively to reduce
humidity aboard for twenty years. No drain needed and as a secondary
benefit it puts out enough heat (about the equivalent of a 90 watt bulb)
that I never needed to winterize here in eastern NC. The only issue I had
with freezing was if I forgot to drain the anchor washdown hose. People
have been effectively using a light bulb to protect well pumps from
freezing in this area for generations.

https://defender.com/en_us/caframo-stor-dry-air-circulator-9406caabx

YMMV
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC



On Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 3:04 PM Bob Hoyt via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I have been surprised that there aren't small dehumidifiers sold by marina
> stores that drain into the galley or head sink. Several years ago I
> purchased one from Amazon for $31 that drains into the galley sink and it
> did the job for almost two years and then I replaced it. It dehumidifies
> 2200 cubic feet so it seems adequate. While I drilled a hole and inserted a
> small brass nipple for the 1/4-inch drainage hose, there are models on
> Amazon that come with a drainage hose. I don't have hard data on how well
> it dehumidifies but wonder if others have gone this route.
>
> Bob Hoyt
> Hull #154
> Ikigai
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