www.iFourWinns.com

Being tempeted by a bud to head to Galveston (bay) for reds in Sept/Oct.

Should I take my boat and what to do after it's salt trip? Will it void warranties? destroy my boat? etc..

I have looked on web, not much info out there on this subject. Some say NO, some say go ahead, just flush well. Help will be appreciated as usual.

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2006 FW 203 FS
2005 Dodge Laramie 1500
2003 CRF 247F SuperMoto racer
2001 CBR1100XX

I run my boat 99% of the time in salt water. From what I have read on this forum, the hull build up seems to be the same whether salt or fresh water (without bottom paint). As for the engine and outdrive; when I bought my boat, it did not have fresh water cooling so it was important to me that it was run in fresh water only. I installed a FWC kit before I ran it in salt water so the engine has never seen salt. The outdrive, heat exchanger, and exhaust are exposed to salt water, but that's the price I pay for where I play. I have friends that run in the salt with no FWC. They flush real well after every use and have had no problems. I believe there are flushing products to help neutralize the salt and its effects, but have never looked into it. I'm sure someone else can help you on that. I do not think running in salt water would effect your warranty but that is a question for your dealer.

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2010 278 Vista
5.7 GXi DP

Past:
1999 225 Sundowner
5.7 GSi SX

Saltwter use will not void your warranty.

Flush your motor and you will be fine. Don't worry, enjoy your boat, that's what you bought it for!

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Jvalich
http://www.badcock.com

'04 FW 288 Vista "Mental Floss"

agreed, just be sure to flush the motor and wash boat AND trailer very well.
i rinse/flush with Salt Terminator

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2005 Funship 214 5.0GXi/DP | 2006 Yamaha FJR1300

Great info as usual... will pick up a bottle, now do yoiu ned two hosed, one before bottle one after then use the muff? or should I add a hook up in engine bay.

Also anyone use the Neutra-Salt Engine Flushing System

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2006 FW 203 FS
2005 Dodge Laramie 1500
2003 CRF 247F SuperMoto racer
2001 CBR1100XX