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Author: | werv2go [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:03 am ] |
Post subject: | First time in saltwater |
I plan on having my boat in saltwater for about 3 months. The boat is a 1998 Horizon RX. What are some of the precautions or preparations I should take prior to launching and after I trailer the boat. Thanks |
Author: | Aussie_Horizon_190 [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: First time in saltwater |
Launching is the same as fresh water. However, when you have finished and pull the boat out I always thoroughly wash down the boat and trailer, paying particular attention to cleaning the brakes with fresh water. Then I lower the leg and flush the engine out with fresh water using muffs. Make sure you have your fresh water going flat-out before you start the engine up, and run it until the thermostat opens (temp goes to approx 175 degrees) and you can feel the outlet water go warm. Then I switch on the Salt Away mixture. This neutralises salt and leaves a protective coating inside the engine. When I see the water coming out begin foaming, I switch the engine off and the water off. I then reverse it in my garage, unhitch, drop the leg down, then have a well earned beer! ![]() That's it for me... |
Author: | ardy [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: First time in saltwater |
If you are launching in Australia watch out for sharks, salt water crocodiles , poisonous jelly fish,sea snakes etc etc. Okay sorry just messing with you +1 to what Aussie said Ardy SouthAustralia |
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