I live in Vancouver B.C and in no way would pass up the opportunity to go the ocean occasionally.The only thing you have to do is thoroughly wash the boat after an outing,hook up the engine with a garden hose and flush it for 10 minutes.Not to mention washing the trailer as well.Newer trailers come with a flush kit that has a plumbing for all four brakes,and if you really fussy you rinse it right after launching and retreiving.I have over 2000 hours on my boat and you couldn't tell if it ever been in saltwater.I've seen two and three year old boats that were thrashed ,because of neglect!