Hi,

My husband and I own a 1989 Thundercraft with a inboard 250hp Mercury Cruiser
motor that has only been run on fresh water. We just moved about 15 minutes
from the ocean and would like to use the boat in the bay. We've been hearing
both pros and cons about putting it in salt water. The boat is in very good
condition and we really don't want to ruin it so we're looking for advice.
What do we need to do to make this boat ocean ready? Do we need to flush out
the engine every time we use it? Is there anything we can do/add to the
engine so it doesn't need to draw in water to cool it?

Thanks!