Posted by zappaddles on 09/09/11 - 2:09 PM
#1
Some months back there was a post invoving a product said to neutralize salt water. Or at least the corosive effects it has on metal.
This post revolved around getting an MSDS sheet for the product in question and finding out that it was esentially, if I recall correctly, acetic acid and water and included a recipe for a homebrew said to accomplish the same thing as the high priced store bought product.
Tried the site search to no avail. If someone remembers the product or, more specifically, the homebrew recipe, would they please post it. I'm head to salt water in a couple of weeks and want to be prepared when I return.
Thanks,
Zap
Posted by JohnnyCW on 09/09/11 - 2:25 PM
#2
I dont know the thread you refer to but sulfamic acid at about 5% is a common ingredient in most of the salt neutralizing products out there. Sulfamic acid is commonly used to clean tile grout.
Personally I use plain old fresh water. Seems to have worked well for me after more than 30 years of saltwater boating.
Posted by wrangler on 09/11/11 - 10:57 AM
#3
I use Salt Away. It comes with a dispenser you connect to a garden hose and then the ears around the motor intake. It suds up and I have had no problems with it.
It also leaves a film that prevents corrision. It is non toxic and bio degradable. It costs a lot but so do motor parts. I have a 2004 Yamaha with the same waterpump and pressure is 20 lbs at 4000 RPM. For me, it works and I use it after every time I use the motor. I tried the cheaper brand but it did not work as well.