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cellulose component, are more
susceptible than synthetics.
Some synthetics are treated with
an anti-microbial agent which
adds to their growth resistance.
Anti-microbial treatments
protect the base surface itself, so
that alone won’t support spore
growth. However, organic soiling
on top of those surfaces will.
Once a population is established
on the cover, vinyl seating or
gel-coat, an irregular stain will
appear which ranges in color
from gray to black; however,
yellow, orange & red stains
are possible. Sometimes UV
exposure can fade them but most often they remain permanent stains.
Treatment:
(Canvas manufacturers acknowledge this is difficult and very time-consuming, with limited
expectations of success. Therefore, it is desirable to avoid the necessity of mold and mildew treatment.)
• If growth is established, vacuuming with a HEPA filter unit would be the first step followed by cleaning.
• For fabric and vinyl surfaces, shampoo lightly with an upholstery shampoo.
Focus on Prevention:
The key in eliminating mold growth is controlling moisture. Remove it as a factor and
growth simply will not occur, so maintaining a cool and dry condition with clean surfaces is paramount. Using
a dehumidifier isn’t practical for boat storage, but a simple remedy can be using desiccant bags. They must be
monitored as they will absorb moisture and become ineffective but they can be replaced and this is a relatively
inexpensive method. They are available in packs for a normal-sized boat and called “Boat Dry,” purchasable from
Sun Solutions www.sunsolutionproducts.com.
When the boat is ready to store, the best practices are:
• Clean and dry the boat thoroughly.
• Place a “Boat Dry” set of desiccant bags throughout the boat.
• Put the mooring cover on and tightly ratchet (seal will be created at the rub-rail).
Drying out a boat is difficult but the extra care you take will keep your boat looking new for a long time.
Condensation Cause and Protection: Water vapor in the atmosphere will condense onto another surface
only when that surface is cooler than the dew point temperature, or when the water vapor equilibrium in the air
has been exceeded. The dew point temperature is based on the air temperature and relative humidity. A typical
example is with 90˚F air temperature and 50% RH, the dew point temperature is about 73˚F.
Many times, through the evening dew will condense onto all outdoor surfaces like grass, cars, patio furniture,
toys, bikes and the like as the air temperature and surfaces cool below the “dew point.” Once the morning sun
heats the air temperature or those surfaces heat up enough, the dew will evaporate back into “humidity” and this
cycle will continue as long as the weather conditions permit.
When you cover your boat, you are sealing the outside air in its present condition under the cover. Also,
if the boat wasn’t dried out, that additional moisture will add to the wetness of the trapped environment. As
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