Storage Question

[thomas205]

I recently built a new garage to store our 210 in over winter. The garage has just been completed and is still quite damp, i am not going to have time to let it dry fully before I put the boat away. I am putting an 18 litre dehumidifier into the garage to keep the moisture down. My question is, am I best to store the boat with the factory cover on and some Damp rid bags or to leave it with a dust sheet over it to let the air circulate better?

Thanks for the help!

[Paxdad]

If the garage is closed to the elements I would leave the cover off.

[DealsGapCobra]

The garage is still quite damp? I am not sure I understand this but 'think' I would also leave the cover off and let the dehumidifier run. If the garage enviornment is actually damp and the boat dry, I would cover it up until the garage dries...but again, I am not sure what that means.

[thomas205]

Thanks for the responses. The garage is still kinda damp as the floor only got finished yesterday, the concrete is still drying so there is a lot of moisture around and will be for a while. I have the dehumidifier running now and it seems to be taking quite a lot of water out. I think I will get a small heater on a thermostat and leave the dehumidifier running whilst I am away. Just wasnt sure about the cover vs uncovered situation, I guess a dust sheet will probably be the best bet.

[gride]

are their ceiling fans? if you let the boat sit dust will still gather on it. however, being kept inside w/ a dehumidifier i don't think you're going to see any issues with the cover on(loosely) or off.