{"id":7107,"date":"2024-06-20T07:14:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T07:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seanapps.app\/?p=7107"},"modified":"2024-08-20T08:10:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T08:10:43","slug":"how-to-avoid-humidity-on-your-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seanapps.app\/en\/how-to-avoid-humidity-on-your-boat","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid humidity on your boat ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Boaters understand the importance of managing humidity on board to maintain a comfortable and safe environment. Excess moisture can lead to mold, mildew, and musty odors, which not only damage the boat but also pose health risks to those on board. Particularly for liveaboard boaters who view their vessel as a second home, controlling humidity becomes even more critical to ensure longevity and comfort.<\/p>\n

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1 – Measuring humidity on board<\/a>
2 – What an be done to reduce humidity on board?<\/a><\/p>\n

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1- Measuring humidity on board<\/h2>\n

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With various basic tools<\/h3>\n

The ideal level humidity for boats is between 30% and 50%. If the humidity is too low, it can dry out the wood and fiberglass in the boat, which can lead to cracking and other damage. If the humidity is too high, it can encourage the growth of mold and mildew, which can damage the boat and cause health risks to occupants.<\/p>\n

Some devices exist to measure the humidity level onboard :<\/p>\n