What everybody else said. I started boating in Maine in the Atlantic with a 242 Formula.

First one out in the spring, last one out in the fall.....

I was told if you're gonna run in salt water... spray down everything in the engine compartment with wd-40 or equivalent.... this will put a film of oil on the engines and all things metal so salt water won't touch...then after you can rinse off with fresh water and eveything is protected...

Don

good idea! keep all the suggestions coming!