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dpries
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Initially Posted - 11/06/2005 :  20:37:56  Show Profile
I am curious for some discussion on issues of hull and hardware longevity and other issues for salt water boats. We keep our boat in an inland lake on the Missouri River, and haul, clean, and store the boat on its trailer during winter. Looking at trading and finding some boats in the gulf coast area that have spent pretty well their whole life in the water, salt water, with exception of maintenance haul outs. What may be expected for hull condition (blisters etc.) and condition both functional and cosmetic of stanchions, rigging swages, deck and mast fittings. We will be having some surveys done or personal inspection by friends our ourselves, but I would welcome discussion and input from other's experience. While I once simply avoided salt water boats, recently I have been surprised to see how many waterline blister situations I am finding on fresh water boats that I have inspected for my own purposes (buying), I am giving salt water boats a new-think. Any salty advice out there?

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Dan
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 11/06/2005 :  23:33:16  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
salt water causes LESS blisters.

salt water causes more rust on stanchions, standing rigging, keel bolts, etc.

salt water causes lots more corrision inside the raw - water cooled engine and inside the risers and exhaust system of any engine.

My 1978 Catalina 25 has been in salt water all her life and in use year - round, also raced and cruised heavily. She's in good shape but a little more worn looking than a comparable fresh water boat.


No reason to stay away from the salt.
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