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i own salty from new 550 hrs and 24/7 in salt no problems and flush and wash down vinyl after every use
go for it but check the following
exhaust maifolds/ gaskets. you will have to remove to inspect
tilt up engine (if DD) AND VIEW underneath, i also sprayed underneath of engine and oil pan with clear rust prevent lacquer.
excess corrosion on mounts, all the metal bits. if rusty can be rubbed down, primed and painted
add anodes to prop shaft and rudder
lubricate with engine oil all throttle and gear moving/ sliding parts
check oil for color, should be black not milky
install new oil cooler this is cheap insurance as they corrode and thats the end of gearbox
check steering cable movement
IMHO and experience there is much more complicated things like all the electronics/ mech parts that can go wrong irrespective of fresh or salt use
go for it but check the following
exhaust maifolds/ gaskets. you will have to remove to inspect
tilt up engine (if DD) AND VIEW underneath, i also sprayed underneath of engine and oil pan with clear rust prevent lacquer.
excess corrosion on mounts, all the metal bits. if rusty can be rubbed down, primed and painted
add anodes to prop shaft and rudder
lubricate with engine oil all throttle and gear moving/ sliding parts
check oil for color, should be black not milky
install new oil cooler this is cheap insurance as they corrode and thats the end of gearbox
check steering cable movement
IMHO and experience there is much more complicated things like all the electronics/ mech parts that can go wrong irrespective of fresh or salt use
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