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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

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1998 FW Horizion RX 4.3GL SX Drive
Garmin 530

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...

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Alec

2006 Horizon 190
VP 4.3GL/SX, Sunsport

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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Ardy
Adelaide South Australia
Red H180 3.0 Merc