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diont
02-06-2007, 02:25 PM
I BOUGHT A 1967 16FT BOAT ABOUT A MONTH AGO. MY WIFE GOT A REALLY GOOD JOB IN FLORIDA. SO WE ARE MOVING TO FLORIDA. I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT BOATS SO HERE IS MY QUESTION. CAN MY OUTBOARD ENGINE WORK BOTH IN SALTWATER AND FRESHWATER??? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO DO TO GET IT READY FOR SALTWATER???? THANKS GUYS HAPPY FISHING:fish: :fish2:



Jason Adam
02-06-2007, 02:47 PM
No... If you start it in saltwater it will blow up in minutes..
Jason Adam
02-06-2007, 02:48 PM
That was a lie.. It will be fine. May want to flush it with clean water on muffs when you pull it out. Wash the boat and motor off good at a car wash as well.
Jason Adam
02-06-2007, 02:49 PM
Additionally, check the sacrificial anodes and make sure they are what they reccomend for salt... West Marine or Boaters world should have what you need.
SalmonBum
02-06-2007, 03:58 PM
EVERY TIME we are done using a boat in the salt, we wash the entire boat off. Flush the motor and spray down all the gear (fly rods, reels....etc....)
TONGA
02-06-2007, 06:03 PM
That about covers it except you will want to replace any mounting hardware with the best grade stainless you can get your hands on.
diont
02-06-2007, 08:47 PM
No... If you start it in saltwater it will blow up in minutes..


i got scared for a second lol
thanks so much guys. this helps out alot:coolgleam
sdanville
02-07-2007, 01:33 PM
Dont believe for a second those Clowns.
Of course Fresh water engines dont Explode in Saltwater.
The Salt eats the internals out and they IMplode with in minutes.
SabikiRig
02-16-2007, 11:06 AM
Aside from the anodes and flushing you may want to consider applying some Die-Electric Grease/Silicone to the connectors of any electrical components and connectors.

This will prolong any electrical problems (corrosion) as the Die-Electric Silicone will act as a gasket preventing salt water and salt spray from getting into the plugs, harnesses and wires.

This is the same Die-Electric Silicone that you use for applying to your spark plug boots when you change wires.

I do this will all of my snomobiles and you should do the same to your outboard. Salt water will cause electrical issues long before you see any problems with your motors' internals.
john warren
02-23-2007, 04:32 PM
actually the salt water is ruff on alloy castings and will cause your underwear to rot off.