Grow-op? Sea Star is going green! Before we left Sea Star "on the hard" in Grenada we undertook several steps to hopefully keep the air flowing in the sealed cabin and thereby minimize mold or mildew growth. a) we mounted our new 130 watt solar panel in the cock-pit and hooked it up to the batteries, b) we installed 4 - 4" fans (computer fans), one at the base of each dorade vent in the cabin roof c) we installed 2 - 12 volt fans to run off the batteries d) we went to great pains to thoroughly wash all surface in a disinfectant solution followed by a vinegar rinse e) we made and installed foil coverings for each hatch and window f) we laid out trays of roach and insect poison g) we left the drains open in case any water should find its way in h) and we caulked the outside edges of the windows to curtail any leakage that may take place. So, basically, we've covered all the windows and increased the power inside - not so unlike a grow-op. We plan on returning to Sea Star in January 2010. Hopefully we'll find our efforts were not too in vain.