Hey guys,
This was my first year with my boat and we took it out in the bay way more than I thought we would. We have decided that next year we are going to rent a slip in the bay instead of trailering it all the time. My question is, do I need to do any preparation to the hull or engine for it to be sitting in the ocean for 6 months? In the past, this boat was always docked in a fresh water pond for the summer, I think its first time in the salt water was this year. Do I need to put any type of special paint on it? I know that every time I use it in saltwater now, I flush the engine with fresh water on the muffs and give the boat a bath, obviously not going to be doing that next year. Will I need to pull it out every few weeks to do that or can I just leave it there? I know it's early to begin thinking of this stuff with this season (i'm in RI) not over yet, but I like to plan ahead. Boat is an 18' Maxum 1800SR with a 2010 3.0 Mercruiser on it. Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive.
Thanks for any info!!
Dave
This was my first year with my boat and we took it out in the bay way more than I thought we would. We have decided that next year we are going to rent a slip in the bay instead of trailering it all the time. My question is, do I need to do any preparation to the hull or engine for it to be sitting in the ocean for 6 months? In the past, this boat was always docked in a fresh water pond for the summer, I think its first time in the salt water was this year. Do I need to put any type of special paint on it? I know that every time I use it in saltwater now, I flush the engine with fresh water on the muffs and give the boat a bath, obviously not going to be doing that next year. Will I need to pull it out every few weeks to do that or can I just leave it there? I know it's early to begin thinking of this stuff with this season (i'm in RI) not over yet, but I like to plan ahead. Boat is an 18' Maxum 1800SR with a 2010 3.0 Mercruiser on it. Alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive.
Thanks for any info!!
Dave