Joe, FWIW, we haven'thad mildew problems since we installed two solar-
powered vents. I also use the chemical anti-humidity crystals (in one
of their vent containers in the head sink)
It seems they move enough air and keep things dried out enough that we
don't have the problem.
Dave Robinson
Peregrine
1978 Catalina 27 #3695
QCYC, Toronto
"Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good
sailor to do it drunk".
-Sir Francis Chichester while loading his boat with gin.
On 25-Apr-09, at 7:40 PM, Joe McCary wrote:
I suppose like many of you I am in the throes of a through spring
cleaning. The bottom is painted and hull buffed. But the most
dreaded task of all for me is ridding the boat of mildew. Each year
I drag out the spray stuff that smells like concentrated Chlorine
and you need a gas mask to breathe anywhere near by. And if you
spill a drop on your clothes you can trash those when done. But
this year when I was shopping for some needed hardware at my local
West Marine store I noticed they had a special on their new
signature product, “Pure Oceans Mildew Stain Remover”. I bought a
bottle. This stuff is biodegradable and contains NO Chlorine and
does not smell bad or stain clothes. The real amazing part is, you
spray it on and wipe off the mildew with a paper towel! This is
easier than cleaning a window. Their non skid deck cleaner works
almost as well. I am genially impressed. I have no connection to
West Marine or these products but I wish I did.
Joe McCary
Aeolus II, West River, MD
joe at photoresponse dot com
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