An open hearth furnace grade dehumidifier might be perfect for the Pacific Northwet when it's 47 degrees F with 85% R/H.
With tropical humidity it's a whole different animal. Ever shiver when the thermometer reads 82F? The definition is called clammy. A slight airflow blowing over super cold evaporator is the answer. Without icing up.
I loved it when my Panasonic made an 85 degree room 92 degrees and removed 7% relative humidity. The 5,000 BTU window unit was maxxed-out. I do own a stainless steel yacht sink dehumidifier and it reduced R/H by almost nine percent and raised room temperature less than 1 degree.
When I move to Denman island I'll bring my US Steel open hearth furnace.