Question about a bass boat

[jlb371]

I just got a 1988 mint condition 18 ft Hydro sport bass boat I am going to use it as a flats boat. I had two people tell me that I can not use a bass boat for saltwater due to the way bassboats are built! "WHAT" I have never heard that before. But I have never seen one in the saltwater. Tell me thats just not SOOOO!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Question about a bass boat

a boat is a boat, it floats. you have to watch conditions, and chose the day. i don't believe i would go open water in a bass boat, but intercoastal, etc, no problem.

read this. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=323162

 

[fishon13]

Re: Question about a bass boat

The only difference I can think of would be engine flush and wash salt off everytime

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Question about a bass boat

Fiberglass is Fiberglass, no saltwater Fiberglass. Fittings are the only difference. Change everything you can to stainless steel. You will need to put a saltwater trolling motor on as well! A Hydaulic Jackplate will make it work really well in shallow water but watch your water preasure! I would also install a set of Smart tabs!

A galvanized trailer would be good also!

 

[HAV2FISH]

Re: Question about a bass boat

I trailer my bass boat to Florida every year and i put it into salt water. However i launch and retrieve in fresh water and make a five mile run to get into salt water. That helps flush out the motor. I also take the boat immediately to the local car wash for a spray down to wash off any salt residue. Ive never had any problems doing it this was now for 7 years.