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v488 
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 Topic: SALT WATER ??Posted: January-24-2016 at 10:28pm |
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I could have a chance to buy CC but I mostly boat in Salt Water areas like Tampa Bay, Gulf or Mexico. Anyone do saltwater? Opinions?
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Fl Inboards
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Posted: January-25-2016 at 11:46am |
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Buy it!
install a fresh water cooling and a dripless seal set up. and a flush kit. Find a galvanized trailer or an Aluminum trailer. Make sure to flush well after each use and be anal about keeping the salt water on the outside!! and if you use it a lot be prepared to change out the exhaust manifolds every 3-5 years..or purchase a set of after marked SS manifolds. |
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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Posted: January-25-2016 at 1:25pm |
This is America doesn't everyone have a chance to buy a CC? 
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baitkiller
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Posted: January-25-2016 at 1:51pm |
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I run my '79 ski only in sea water only and I run the crap out of it. South of you 3 hours.
If you find a source for a galvanized or aluminum ski boat trailer for under 3K please share. Your steel trailer will die allot faster than you think, even if rinsed well. I have opted for barn storage as I cannot keep buying trailers. Plus its just better. I use the trailer once a year when I bring her home for love. I have a different opinion on closed cooling and shaft seals but that does not mean Jody is wrong. Add a shaft zinc minimum and bond all wetted metals if you plan on leaving it in the water for more than a couple days at a time. Please do not paint the hull. Please do not paint the hull, please do not paint the hull. Please don't let some moron talk you into painting the hull. Did I mention no bottom paint? |
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baitkiller
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Posted: January-25-2016 at 1:53pm |
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This is the place:
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Jesus was a bare-footer.............
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v488
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Posted: January-25-2016 at 2:02pm |
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YES !! That's where I will be putting around ! I'm actually living in MD. now but I'm in that area 4x a year. Thanks for the opinions from everyone. I'm learning.....
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