jnb0y
06-04-2016, 11:37 PM
Hey Moomba owners,
I was unsure if this was a general discussion topic or service and repair so I flipped a coin and here I am.
I'm thinking about putting my 2002 Outback LSV in salt water once or twice a year for casual boating on special occasions (sight seeing on the bay with out of town company or staying on the water late to catch fireworks displays) and want to know the realistic consequences of doing so with careful pre and post saltwater care. I've heard all the horror stories (YOUR BOAT WILL LITERALLY DISSOLVE!!!). I know ultimately the decision comes down to my stomach for long term devaluation and added maintenance cost. I'd like to discuss what might be realistic expectations if anyone here has some first-hand experience with well cared for boats with occasional salt exposure.
A) My boat is completely stock - raw water cooling with flush kit, painted steel Boatmate trailer with disc brakes & torsion suspension, permanent carpeted cockpit floor, etc. Not exactly a Boston Whaler! Its never been in salt water btw.
B) I've had PWC that were used exclusively in the ocean and I'm acquainted with the effort that goes into carefully cleaning and protecting mechanical and electrical components and connections pre and post exposure FWIW. I'd be interested to hear what any of you have done preventively for your inboard boat.
C) Living near San Diego I have a few great freshwater options for an early morning session on the water, but these same places are a little weak for joy rides and casual boating. Also, this drought is no joke and the few options I have could literally evaporate.
D) I'm not likely to sell this boat unless I have to (distress). I don't owe any money on it so I don't have that to consider when thinking about value. I think boats are best when they are used to collect experiences and I don't expect my boat will be worth what I paid for it 10 or 15 years from now regardless of how or where I use it.
Thoughts?
I was unsure if this was a general discussion topic or service and repair so I flipped a coin and here I am.
I'm thinking about putting my 2002 Outback LSV in salt water once or twice a year for casual boating on special occasions (sight seeing on the bay with out of town company or staying on the water late to catch fireworks displays) and want to know the realistic consequences of doing so with careful pre and post saltwater care. I've heard all the horror stories (YOUR BOAT WILL LITERALLY DISSOLVE!!!). I know ultimately the decision comes down to my stomach for long term devaluation and added maintenance cost. I'd like to discuss what might be realistic expectations if anyone here has some first-hand experience with well cared for boats with occasional salt exposure.
A) My boat is completely stock - raw water cooling with flush kit, painted steel Boatmate trailer with disc brakes & torsion suspension, permanent carpeted cockpit floor, etc. Not exactly a Boston Whaler! Its never been in salt water btw.
B) I've had PWC that were used exclusively in the ocean and I'm acquainted with the effort that goes into carefully cleaning and protecting mechanical and electrical components and connections pre and post exposure FWIW. I'd be interested to hear what any of you have done preventively for your inboard boat.
C) Living near San Diego I have a few great freshwater options for an early morning session on the water, but these same places are a little weak for joy rides and casual boating. Also, this drought is no joke and the few options I have could literally evaporate.
D) I'm not likely to sell this boat unless I have to (distress). I don't owe any money on it so I don't have that to consider when thinking about value. I think boats are best when they are used to collect experiences and I don't expect my boat will be worth what I paid for it 10 or 15 years from now regardless of how or where I use it.
Thoughts?