| How to Prevent Mildew in Boats | | | | respectable products. |
| Mildew is a thin, white (it is also sometimes black) | | | | 3. Protect your boat with a water-proof cover that still |
| growth common on many surfaces, especially inside | | | | allows it to breath. Remember to prop up the boat |
| boats. Mildew thrives in environments where it is damp, | | | | cover in the middle of your boat to allow the water to |
| dark, warm, and especially where the air is not well | | | | slide off the cover and not to accumulate on the |
| circulated. It can be one of the most frustrating things | | | | cover. |
| to battle. Below are some steps to take to avoid | | | | 4. One of the most innovative things you as a boater |
| mildew in your boat. | | | | can do is to invest in a smaller solar-powered fan. The |
| 1. Open all enclosed areas to allow ventilation. These | | | | fan operates on a self-contained solar cell and requires |
| include, cupboards, drawers, ski-lockers, etc. If you can, | | | | very little sun-light. This is the ideal solution for individuals |
| open and doors and hatches. Remember, proper | | | | who have their boat stored many miles away and |
| ventilation is the key to preventing mildew. | | | | cannot always have a normal electric fan running. |
| 2. There are numerous third party products on the | | | | Nicro offers such fans as does our company, North |
| market which help to absorb excess moisture and | | | | Star Marine Supplies (our fans are nearly identical but |
| other musty odors that cause mildew. Damprid is | | | | about one third of the cost). |
| popular with boaters. Starbrite and 3M also have | | | | |