In article k.net,
says...
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





And if the boat is kept at a salt water mooring for the season?

That's a serious question. I plan on getting reacquainted with small
boats this year or next and the boat will be kept on a mooring for the
season.

Thanks
--
MikeG
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net

And if the boat is kept at a salt water mooring for the season?

That's a serious question. I plan on getting reacquainted with small
boats this year or next and the boat will be kept on a mooring for the
season.

Well, that's a different situation isn't it. Once every couple of weeks,
pull up to a water dock do a flush on the motor to try to flush out any salt
buildups and give the boat a good wash down and waxing. Make sure that the
bottom paint you are using is proper for the water and conditions you are
in. You'll probably need to dive or haul out and clean the bottom once a
month even with new paint.

In article .net,
says...

And if the boat is kept at a salt water mooring for the season?

That's a serious question. I plan on getting reacquainted with small
boats this year or next and the boat will be kept on a mooring for the
season.

Well, that's a different situation isn't it. Once every couple of weeks,
pull up to a water dock do a flush on the motor to try to flush out any salt
buildups and give the boat a good wash down and waxing. Make sure that the
bottom paint you are using is proper for the water and conditions you are
in. You'll probably need to dive or haul out and clean the bottom once a
month even with new paint.





Thank you. It's been thirty years since I've been close up and personal
with a small, well, relatively small, boat. I appreciate any and all
good advice.

Take care
--
MikeG
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net