Monthly Archives: September 2020
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- September 16, 2020
Containing mildew on your boat is an ongoing battle with no definitive end. As long as your boat is exposed to water, you’ll need to take measures to mitigate and slow the spread of mildew. Particularly during periods of longer storage, mildew has a chance to spread throughout a cabin or engine room. It’s not just an uncomfortable smell, though. Mildew and mold can be unhealthy and toxic, so it is important to do what you can to eliminate them.
Open Up the Hatches
One of the best ways to prevent or mitigate the potential for mildew is by creating lots of ventilation on your boat. In other words, open up the hatches and portholes. Make sure you have vents (like cowls, dorades, louvered vents, clamshell vents or so on) that are connected to below-deck spaces for proper ventilation. Inspect that those vents and the ducting are clear of debris. There should be a clear path for fresh air to enter the interior spaces of the boat. You can also ventilate smaller spaces
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