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Well, I just got my first boat a 13 foot dauntless. I have only done about a half dozen trips in the back bays in my area. I already noticed that i'm getting salt crystals under the cowling of the 30hp merc. it's lightly dusted over the engine .My question is can I just hose down the engine compartment without causing damage? how do you handle this while it's still light . I want to do this before it becomes a bigger problem .Thanks,Byron

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Yes, you can just hose it down with fresh water.

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Fresh water rinse will be OK as long as you don't direct the water stream at the air intakes... Every now and again follow the rinse with a light dusting of silicone spray. I have found this helps displace any water in the future and also helps in the rinse process the next time round.

Norm

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Rather than silicone spray I use a product called Coriosion Block. You can spray it on everything and then wipe lightly leaving a thin film of the oil. It is non-conductive. Water falls off and salt never sticks. I spray and wipe my motor every 2 or three times out. I use almost exclusively in salt water. Have been able to keep all my outboards virtually corrosion free for the last 20 years. Just my .02

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I use silicone spray as well, keep greasing the 4 "Zirk" fitting's too (more important).

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bottomfish
So where can I find Corrosion Block?

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West marine carries it. They have the aerosol can as well as a line of grease products. I hav'nt tried the grease yet but I will. I used silicone spray for years but I find that this works much better and has better longevity. I will look on the can to see if they have a web site.

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Here is a product review of Corrosion Block.

http://www.worldwideaviation.co.uk/Do...lFeb03.pdf

Its not cheap.

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Interesting article. Says everything I have been saying on this board. Personally I like the stuff. My mechanic can't believe my motors stay so nice in salt water. Big bonus is resale of your motor as everyone likes to see it clean and kept.

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Thanks to everyone who replied. It's going to be a fresh water rinse and corrosion block for this motor! Again thank you, Byron.

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Fluid Film is alot better and cheaper than Corrosion Block

Google it!!!! Stuff works great.

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Ditto on the "Fluid Film". Check it out; I'm a believer.

http://www.fluid-film.com/

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Where can Fluid Film be bought other than online?

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Fluid Film is available at some hardware stores and tractor dealerships from what I've heard, might want to call your local John Deere dealer. Be aware there are different formulas and consistencies, NAS liquid or AS when in aerosol seems to be what most boaters use and is the thinnest consistency. They also have A and AR that's only available by the gallon or larger. Below is a link to one on-line seller who's also a Whaler guy and has good prices.
http://www.kellsportproducts.com/abou...dfilm.html

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+2 on the fluid film; using it on mine and it keeps the salt trails down to nothing

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This site is awesome! I'm a perpetual student and learn something new each time I visit WC. Thanks guys!

I'm pretty lucky and run my BW 99% of the time in fresh water. This up coming spring I plan on going down to the gulf coast of Texas again and run her in Salt Water so this is great information to know.

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Hey, MW im having trouble finding that forth grease fitting?? and I am also enjoying this site. Thanks a millon guy's!

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should be 2 on the tilt tube, and 2 on the pivot points (upper and lower)

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it's the upper pivot point i have not been able to find. I thought it was strange not to have one up there.I will take another look.Thanks