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Has anyone used these DampRid pals in their boats? I was thinking of placing one in each rear stern locker to absorb the moisture in my G23; I do not use piggy back sacks in rear lockers so I have extra space in them. Didn't know if they were any good or a waste of money
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Has anyone used these DampRid pals in their boats? I was thinking of placing one in each rear stern locker to absorb the moisture in my G23; I do not use piggy back sacks in rear lockers so I have extra space in them. Didn't know if they were any good or a waste of money
Last edited by GMLIII; 05-30-2018, 09:47 AM. -
Oh yea. DampRid is fantastic. There's even a "meter" on the side telling you when you have to replace them.
I use three in the winter storage months. One up front, two in the back. I have little to no mildew to clean off in the spring.
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I only use it during the off-season. During the season, I live up at the lake full-time so I have ample opportunity to take the cover off and let the boat dry thoroughly during the week. I just don't get mildew during the summer.
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I use Damp Rid during winter storage, my boat stays on the lift under a Sunbrella cover. I put a pail in front and one in rear seat area. No mildew at all. Damp Rid is inexpensive and works great.Comment
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Maybe i should try it during off season. Do the pails just fill with water as it converts the moisture? Charles you use 3 of the big 4 pound pails? How full they get in off season?Comment
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Rarely more than 1/4 full. It really depends on how wet the winter is. This past one was really dry so I got very little in the buckets.Originally posted by scottb7 View Post
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I leave the lake house and often have to cover a little wet but with a Sunbrella cover. That situation along with Florida humidity seems like Damprid may not be the solution unless it releases mold control into the enclosed space. I was thinking of a small fan. Any confirmation for my situation would be great.Comment
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Well the problem isn't mold. It's mildew. A lot of people think they're the same thing but that isn't true.
DampRid helps with this by absorbing the moisture. There are a lot of ways to absorb moisture. DampRid is a passive method. If you want an active method, then a dehumidifier would be appropriate.Comment
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I don't, but if you have power to your boat while in storage then I highly recommend the davis air dryer.
https://smile.amazon.com/Davis-Instr...avis+air+dryer
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What I have seen in boats are more heater like the above than dehumidifier. Will that work well in Florida humidity?Comment
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I use a fan and DampRid.2007 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV, 1995 Cobalt 200Comment
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I used 4 damprid pails in florida. 2 in the rear lockers, cockpit, and bow compartment. I would wipe the boat dry after every use and wet lifevest were hung from board racks and boat was kept under the boat cover, but no canopy so it saw a lot of rain while covered.
The damprids kept mildew away, but I replaced them every couple weeks due to the high humidity there.
A fan would work great, but I'm always nervous running power on a dock and having an electrical device constantly running in the boat when i am not around.2012 SANTE 230Comment
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With all the damp weather we have had in Virginia this summer and fall , I believe we are in store for a very damp winter. As I prepare for the winter lay-up period, I'm going to not only place a DampRid pal in each of the rear stern lockers, but I will place this high capacity DampRid Moisture Absorber in the bow of my boat. I had never seen one of these high capacity DampRid containers until I found them at Home Depot today( Cost $17.00). These are ideal for folks who keep their boats in their lift during winter lay-up or locations
where electrical power is not present to run a fan in your boat during the lay-up period.
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I use 5 of the small pals in my boat for off season storage. Always worked great.Comment
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