cover exhaust fan ideas?

[Duncan]

While covered on the lift, the interior of the boat does not dry out enough. Has anyone used an exhaust fan (e.g., scroll cage fan?) on a timer? I think I could run an exhaust hose out the walkthrough on the transom under the cover.

Wondering if anyone has been down this route and might have ideas?

[Duncan]

Anyone have an opinion on one of these?

"Air Dry"
http://www.myboatsgear.com/mbg/product.asp?prodID=18

Perhaps an AC blower mounted on something flat? Could run an outlet house out the back under the cover.
http://www.jabsco.com/products/marin...2512/index.htm

Several useful looking blowers are DC--since it is at the slip I would rather use an AC unit.
http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/p.../turbo-4000-ii

I am reluctant to cut into my Rankin cover
http://www.airlette.com/snapvent.html

[dogbert]

Check out my post on the thread.

[Duncan]

Excellent. Thanks for the link. I did search the forums but evidently not well enough.

Ordered four Eva-Dry E-500 units. Amazon has them for $23.

I like that they are "rechargeable", i.e., only need to be plugged in to dry out.

Still might try one Air Dry because it has a fan--will see how the passive rechargeable units do first.

[dogbert]

Excellent. Thanks for the link. I did search the forums but evidently not well enough.

Ordered four Eva-Dry E-500 units. Amazon has them for $23.

I like that they are "rechargeable", i.e., only need to be plugged in to dry out.

Still might try one Air Dry because it has a fan--will see how the passive rechargeable units do first.

Mine worked pretty well because I had to cover my boat so I couldn't leave any of the lockers open. I often had to put it away wet. I used them a lot for about 2 years. I now have covered storage in both places I store my boat, so I don't need them any more.

[Duncan]

Bought four Eva-dry EDV-E-500 dehumidifiers. Noticed an immediate difference.

After purchase, got an e-mail with a promo code (EVADRY79) for $10 off EvaDry at Amazon. Here is a link.

[dogbert]

Bought four Eva-dry EDV-E-500 dehumidifiers. Noticed an immediate difference.

After purchase, got an e-mail with a promo code (EVADRY79) for $10 off EvaDry at Amazon. Here is a link.