OC_Commander1
06-11-2001, 08:28 PM
My "salt water virgin" Commander has never been in the ocean, but it's seems like such a waste living in Orange County and not taking advatage of the Pacific just minutes away. My 24' deep-v would run great out there.
My buddy and I headed over the Catalina for breakfast in his Stoker a few months back. It was a blast. Up until that day I never thought of boating in the ocean. Dana Point was for the Bayliners and cruisers. So I thought
When I asked him if he was concerned about the effects and corision of salt water he didn't show an interest. Not sure if he's not informed or just didn't care. After all, this was his 3rd boat in 5 years. Must be nice, huh?
Through my limited experience as a boat owner I've come to understand that there are two types of boaters:
1.) FRESH WATER ONLY - "Cya in Havasu"
2.) SALT or FRESH WATER - "who cares as long as I'm getting her wet. What's the big deal...right?"
I've seen the famous "SALT AWAY" flushes that are sold at West Marine and would probably would use it if I decided to take the big plunge.
What are the risks?
What other preventive maintenance can I do the counter act the affects of running in salt water?
Am I going past the point of no return if I put her in salt?
Would you take your boat out?
Thanks in advance for your opions and insight.
P.S. <Havasu Hang'in> thanks for your reply on my previous post regarding Thru-Transom Exhaust. Much appreciated.
My buddy and I headed over the Catalina for breakfast in his Stoker a few months back. It was a blast. Up until that day I never thought of boating in the ocean. Dana Point was for the Bayliners and cruisers. So I thought
When I asked him if he was concerned about the effects and corision of salt water he didn't show an interest. Not sure if he's not informed or just didn't care. After all, this was his 3rd boat in 5 years. Must be nice, huh?
Through my limited experience as a boat owner I've come to understand that there are two types of boaters:
1.) FRESH WATER ONLY - "Cya in Havasu"
2.) SALT or FRESH WATER - "who cares as long as I'm getting her wet. What's the big deal...right?"
I've seen the famous "SALT AWAY" flushes that are sold at West Marine and would probably would use it if I decided to take the big plunge.
What are the risks?
What other preventive maintenance can I do the counter act the affects of running in salt water?
Am I going past the point of no return if I put her in salt?
Would you take your boat out?
Thanks in advance for your opions and insight.
P.S. <Havasu Hang'in> thanks for your reply on my previous post regarding Thru-Transom Exhaust. Much appreciated.