How to deal with Florida Summer storage question

[PMF1984]

Folks,

(Assuming my insurance issue is resolved ) I will be storing the boat in the water in NE Florida from now til December 1.

Read from past posts to close the windows and have a dehumidifier discharge into galley sink.

Do I also have to bag up linens, or is the dehumidifier enough?

Co-pilot wants to know.

John

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. P. When we left our Cheoy Lee 46' LRC for extended periods of time (6 mos.+ in the water) we had an oscillating fan in every room/compartment. IIRC there were 10 running 24/7. Granted they cost about $30 a pop but they worked.

I think the memsa'ab put all the sheets, towels etc. in plastic zipper bags with a dryer sheet in each. Mattresses and pillows stayed out. Never had a problem with mould or mildew. For mould and/or mildew to grow, it needs stagnant air. Fans did their job.

 

[DavidM]

Many yards will not supply power to boats on the hard. Not possible to power a dehumidifier without power or a big solar panel array and an inverter.

David

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. DM. Mr. P. posted he will be in the water. I assumed dock BUT if on a mooring, your comment applies.

 

[PMF1984]

Yes in the water with metered electric