What to do to get saltwater ready?
 

Hello all, dont know if this is the place for a newbie question or not...but here goes....If you only boat in freshwater, what needs to be done to go to the ocean, and what needs to happen afterwards? Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated. Also anyone else crazy enough to take a 24 foot boat out in the ocean? :rolleyes: Thanks!

Re: What to do to get saltwater ready?
 

#1 Put the drain plug in
#2 When done, take the drain plug out
#3 Flush engine at idle for at least 10 minutes while washing boat with mild soap

Re: What to do to get saltwater ready?
 

WOW!!!! I can post again! :evilb: :evilb: :evilb: :evilb: :drink: :drink:

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cool! thank you. :drink: might have to take some vacation time and head south!

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Do it! Don't be scared of salt. I put it on my chicken or steak when BBQing........how bad could it be! :D

Welcome to the board!

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:d

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Zincs on your tabs and outdrive
VHF Radio
Single Engine?
More tools than you think you'll need
Credit Card (for SEA TOW)
Flares
Aluminum Trailer

As far as taking a 24 in the ocean goes, let the weather, not the calendar dictate your schedule and you'll be fine. I used to run a 22 in the Pacific.

Re: What to do to get saltwater ready?
 

....and every so often run SALT AWAY through the system when you flush the motor and drive. They make a hose ready attachment that makes it easy to do.

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Make sure the boat is out of the water when you do this.

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LMAO....PROBATION IS OVER :p