Bryan wrote:
I will be leaving my Sea Ray 185 parked in my driveway this winter (we're
about 50 to 60 miles north of San Francisco.

What do I need to do to keep it from developing a mold and mildew problem
over the winter?

The boat has snap-in carpet and a boat cover. It will get very little use
during the winter, but might see a day or two on the water.

Any tips for my first winter with a boat will be appreciated.


I bought a large canvas tarp to cover my sailboat last year. Used the
mast as a ridgepole and made sure air could circulate the entire length
of the boat. That is...it was open at both ends for air to blow in. Not
a hint of mildew in a damp seaside climate.

also, put a bucket of Mr. Melt or stuff like it in the boat.
It will absorb all the moisture. Did it for 17 years with
our 34' house boat and had no problems.
Capt. boots
"Don White" wrote in message
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Bryan wrote:
I will be leaving my Sea Ray 185 parked in my driveway
this winter (we're
about 50 to 60 miles north of San Francisco.

What do I need to do to keep it from developing a mold and
mildew problem
over the winter?

The boat has snap-in carpet and a boat cover. It will get
very little use
during the winter, but might see a day or two on the
water.

Any tips for my first winter with a boat will be
appreciated.


I bought a large canvas tarp to cover my sailboat last year.
Used the
mast as a ridgepole and made sure air could circulate the
entire length
of the boat. That is...it was open at both ends for air to
blow in. Not
a hint of mildew in a damp seaside climate.