You will need bottom paint or davits unless it will spend its off hours on a
trailer.

You absolutely should flush the engine after each use. It is also important to
rinse the rest of the boat - particularly the stainless, aluminum, or other
metal parts such as the bow rail and cleats. Stainless steel will rust in a
sal****er environment.

If you are trailering, you should thoroughly rinse the trailer paying particular
attention to the brakes (if equipped), the springs, axle(s), and any other
non-aluminum or galvanized parts. A fresh water boat likely came with a painted
trailer so budget for a new one in a few years!

Dan

wrote:
I live on salt water. If I get a new boat or one that was used in
fresh water, are their any changes that I need to make to it? Is it
true that I am supposed to flush out the drive system after each use
of the boat??

Thanks!!
Don