On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 02:43:49 GMT, "Shakeel" wrote:

There is a lot of web pages that talk about salt damage to boats in
sal****er. Is this something I have to worry about if I trailer my boat (say
a searay or four winns 200,210) and use it in salt water occasionally. Most
of the time we will be on Lakes here in Northern California
(Sacramento/Folsom) but thinking about going out to SF bay (salt water) when
weather permits. My question is

1. What parts do I pay attention to and maintain after a sal****er trip from
the bay ?

2. Or fibreglass boats with inboard generally a bad idea for salt water.

Thanks

I have a 21' Proline with a Mercruiser 5.7L I/O that is used only in Chesapeake
Bay. I wash the boat after each use, almost, and I religiously flush the engine
after each use. The boat is a '97. I've had no problems with the fiberglass at
all. I plan to replace the exhaust manifolds and risers at the end of this
season.

Enjoy!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!