I recently purchase a dehumidifier from Lowes for my boat. I don't remember
the name or size (not on the boat right now). It was the smallest model they
sold. I also shopped for one at Home Depot and Sears and could find none
smaller in physical size.

It is larger than I had planned and I feel like I'm living with R-2-D-2. I
found it would fit under/behind the companion way steps, with the tank drain
hose going into the main bilge.

I don't plan to leave it onboard while cruising next summer since the Pac.
NW humidity is not a problem then. However during the winter months it is
and I have had problems with the even the deck hardware bolts dripping
water.

The humidity (by a cheap gage) was over 85% and after a couple days, it has
been reduced to 35-40% with a cabin temp of 65-70 degrees. This has been
with the engine room door open to keep that area dry as well.

If I remember correctly, I paid about $120 for it. It is about 12"x12" by
28" tall and has a one gallon catch pan. (I have added a drain hose to this
pan.

I found that the compressor draws about 5 amp and my regular electric heater
draws about 8 amps on the low setting.

The instruction manual for the D/H recommends that the air temp. be over 50
degrees for it to operate effeciently.

If you need more specific information, I will provide it when I get back to
my boat.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

I'll be in Canadian water soon and wish to be dry/warm, of course. What
dehumidifier has the group had good experience with
regarding..........cost, energy requirement, reliability ?

Appreciatively,
Courtney
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s/v Mutiny
Rhodes Bounty II
lying Oriental, NC
WDB5619

Thanks Steve. I look forward to additional information on your unit.

Cordially,
Courtney



Steve wrote:

I recently purchase a dehumidifier from Lowes for my boat. I don't remember
the name or size (not on the boat right now). It was the smallest model they
sold. I also shopped for one at Home Depot and Sears and could find none
smaller in physical size.

It is larger than I had planned and I feel like I'm living with R-2-D-2. I
found it would fit under/behind the companion way steps, with the tank drain
hose going into the main bilge.

I don't plan to leave it onboard while cruising next summer since the Pac.
NW humidity is not a problem then. However during the winter months it is
and I have had problems with the even the deck hardware bolts dripping
water.

The humidity (by a cheap gage) was over 85% and after a couple days, it has
been reduced to 35-40% with a cabin temp of 65-70 degrees. This has been
with the engine room door open to keep that area dry as well.

If I remember correctly, I paid about $120 for it. It is about 12"x12" by
28" tall and has a one gallon catch pan. (I have added a drain hose to this
pan.

I found that the compressor draws about 5 amp and my regular electric heater
draws about 8 amps on the low setting.

The instruction manual for the D/H recommends that the air temp. be over 50
degrees for it to operate effeciently.

If you need more specific information, I will provide it when I get back to
my boat.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions





--
s/v Mutiny
Rhodes Bounty II
lying Oriental, NC
WDB5619