Buying a boat is not only a great investment, but it also opens the door to a variety of fun water sports and activities. Unfortunately, being around that much water can make your boat’s cabin extremely humid. So how can you keep moisture out of boat compartments?
Keep the interior of your boat free from moisture with these three easy tips.
Proper Ventilation for Your Boat
One way to reduce humidity or moisture below the deck is to ventilate your boat. Open the port hatches and windows of the cabin to allow hot humid air to flow out and to keep moisture out of boat compartments. You may also consider using small fans to circulate the cabin air. This will not only keep your boat cooler, but it will also help remove the presence of odors and other indoor pollutants.
Reduce Sources of Moisture on Your Boat
This can be rather difficult when you’re sailing on the water. However, there are several ways to reduce sources of moisture on your boat and to promote boat condensation control. Be sure to dry out your carpeting, sails, life jackets, cushions, and any other wet equipment before putting them into storage. You may also want to use a galley hatch when cooking or bathing, as these generate considerable amounts of humidity in the cabin. You can also purchase moisture control products that you hang in various areas of the boat. Often in bags or boxes that you place in the cabin, moisture control products prevent moisture from seeping into the carpeting, upholstery, and electronic compartments in your boat.
Purchase a Dehumidifier for Your Boat
Boat dehumidifiers allow you to set the desired relative humidity inside of your boat. As a good rule of thumb, the relative humidity levels should be between 50% and 60% to reduce moisture-related problems. Mini dehumidifiers are perfect for eliminating moisture from the boat cabin and compartments.
When you take your boat out for a sail, the last thing you want is to deal with a humid cabin. For the best boat and RV dehumidifiers in your area, visit our Eva-Dry Shop today.
