never had to deal with. The "boat smell". I've noticed it on other boats but never on Brendon. Living on board the boat has always kept it ventilated very well so it's never been an issue. Now that we are living ashore until the 2013 season we are getting the smell of a closed up boat. We have removed much of the usual offenders like books, paper and boxes. We have cleaned the bilges, the anchor locker, food storage spaces and lockers. I have one of those dehumidifiers that West Marine sells that has the little fan and heater plugged in. It seems to help but I was just wondering what the rest of you guys do it keep it in control?