Since I insulate and shrink wrap my boat in the winter, my solar vent (installed in the hatch forward of the mast) doesn't receive sufficient light to charge the battery and therefore it doesn't operate. To avoid the mold issue, I installed an Ionic Breeze GP air sanitizer that kills mold and mildew. A picture of both the solar vent and Ionic Breeze are on the second page of my web site, ahsovereignty.com. David Hoyt Sovereignty Catalina 27 #65 In a message dated 3/16/2010 12:45:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Denis I have two solar powered vents. The 4" vent is in through the hatch forward of the mast over the head. The 3" is located aft of the anchor locker over the V berth. To help with air circulation my companion way hatch boards have vented slots in them. During the winter while the boat is on the hard I place three moisture absorbing containers in the boat. They really help. You can purchase on-line or at your local Home Depot/Lowes. With all of this I still have an occasional spot of mildew here and there. During the winter I also remove all cushions, etc from the boat and leave all inside hatches and doors open. John J. Mar 16, 2010 12:21:14 PM, [email protected] 16, 2010 1 Mildew, mold (same thing?) Has been a problem on my 27 and is getting worse, I have purchased a vent and will install it when the winter cover comes off. I am curious where others have placed the vent. The problem areas in my boat are in the quarter berth and around and under the windows. + the area over the ice box. Thanks- Denis
