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I'm shopping for a 80s 22' Outrage and I'm thinking a freshwater one might be in better shape.
If I buy one that has only been used in fresh water, do I need to do anything to it to use it in saltwater?
Actually... It a real good idea to wash the boat and trailer down with fresh water after a day on salt.
Edit to add:
After rereading the question I find that my reply was in error.
About the only things I can think of doing before use in saltwater is to make sure all brightwork is waxed, to help protect it from salt deposits, and make sure everything that get greased is greased.
Hai, my name is Gerard, living in the Netherlans, also looking for a 1989, 22" revenge - at this moment for sale. Reading a lot and finding on the forum a lot of usefull information (great website), but is there anything special i have to inspect or look for? http://www.botentekoop.nl/vis-en-cons...-1989.html
Gerard, welcome! You inadvertantly posted your request as a "reply" to this older thread. (arthureld has already purchased his whaler, and I don't think it was a freshwater one!) You should post a "New Thread" with your request. I'd do it for you, if I knew how. (sent this to you via Personal Message as well.)
That being said, one thing a freshwater boat should have done before going to salt water is to change the annodes to zinc or alum, which are not recommended for fresh water. The freshwater annodes will not work in salt. Could be a quick and painful mistake.
(sent this to you via Personal Message as well.)
