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dauntlass 18 posted 10-20-2003 02:08 PM ET (US)
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop mold from forming on headliner in boat cabin.I dry store boat on trailer with full cover I also leave cabin door open an inch or two for air flow in cabin.
15ftlover posted 10-20-2003 06:27 PM ET (US)
Most molds don't like ambient humidity below 60%. Try purchasing (at Wal-Mart) a digital hygrometer that can store the high value for the day (cost around 17 dollars) If you are consistantly finding high humidity than you are going to get mold/mildew. You may want to try storing your boat with a solar powered circulation fan (they have these for automobile windows) to traffic air better. Molds can also be controlled with UV light but I'm not sure this is an option for stowage. Lastly (and I am no microbiologist) yeasts in general do not like low ph. Acetic acid AKA vinegar can be useful to control candidal species on humans-I've never tried this on other molds/mildews or in boats
BillB posted 10-20-2003 06:59 PM ET (US)
Try some mildew contol bags. Starbrite makes one of the "new" generation of Aseptrol packets that does a pretty good job. When the humidity goes up the ingredients in the bag generate chlorine dioxide gas, killing the mold.
Gene in NC posted 10-26-2003 02:42 PM ET (US)
BillB, thanks for tip on mildew killer. Great Idea for my classic cars that have been waiting too long for repair/restoration while I've been fooling around with these Darn boats. Lotta rain in NC this summer so I am looking forward to seeing that stuff die a horrible but well deserved death by poison gas.

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Author	Topic: Mold on headliner
dauntlass 18	posted 10-20-2003 02:08 PM ET (US) Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop mold from forming on headliner in boat cabin.I dry store boat on trailer with full cover I also leave cabin door open an inch or two for air flow in cabin.
15ftlover	posted 10-20-2003 06:27 PM ET (US) Most molds don't like ambient humidity below 60%. Try purchasing (at Wal-Mart) a digital hygrometer that can store the high value for the day (cost around 17 dollars) If you are consistantly finding high humidity than you are going to get mold/mildew. You may want to try storing your boat with a solar powered circulation fan (they have these for automobile windows) to traffic air better. Molds can also be controlled with UV light but I'm not sure this is an option for stowage. Lastly (and I am no microbiologist) yeasts in general do not like low ph. Acetic acid AKA vinegar can be useful to control candidal species on humans-I've never tried this on other molds/mildews or in boats
BillB	posted 10-20-2003 06:59 PM ET (US) Try some mildew contol bags. Starbrite makes one of the "new" generation of Aseptrol packets that does a pretty good job. When the humidity goes up the ingredients in the bag generate chlorine dioxide gas, killing the mold.
Gene in NC	posted 10-26-2003 02:42 PM ET (US) BillB, thanks for tip on mildew killer. Great Idea for my classic cars that have been waiting too long for repair/restoration while I've been fooling around with these Darn boats. Lotta rain in NC this summer so I am looking forward to seeing that stuff die a horrible but well deserved death by poison gas.