Questions for the Drystackers in the PNW

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MikeR

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I know a bunch of the C-brats keep their boats in drystack, either Twin Bridges, Bayside, or others. In October I'll be moving my boat into Twin Bridges and have a couple of questions regarding best practices for storage, for those of you who keep your boats in fully-enclosed drystack facilities, barns, or sheds in the pacific NW:

1) Do you keep any windows or door cracked when the boat is in storage, for ventilation, or do you keep it fully sealed up?

2) Is there a need for any dehumidifiers when the boat is in drystack, such as Dry-Z-Air?

Thanks,
-Mike
 
I've had the C-Dory at Twin Bridges since new. I keep everything closed and don't use a dehumidifier. No mold/mildew problems.

My biggest complaint is the boats at Twin Bridges end up with some soot on them from the diesel forklifts. Not a huge deal, but I imagine the soot would find its way inside if you left windows/doors open.
 
I have to agree with Sam. We have been there since 2004. and have never had any mold but the diesel fumes do leave a film on the boat and dingy.

Fred
 
Thanks Sam and Fred, exactly the kind of info I was looking for. I have a plan for keeping the diesel soot to a minimum!

-Mike
 
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