[Rhodes22-list] Salt Water Rhodes

[Lowe, Rob]

I don't sail in salt water, but the boat I bought came from the shore.  I found my hull covered in barnacles that had to be removed.  And be sure to clean them off the centerboard periodically.  Get enough growing on the centerboard and you may have problems with the operation of it. - rob


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of David Bradley
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Salt Water Rhodes

Bottom paint of course. Flushing your outboard with fresh water when you can helps prolong its life. Elbow grease on stainless to keep it bright. Salt environment harsher in general on gel coat but nothing good waxing twice a year wont address. Bird droppings go to a whole new level. 

Another topic is safety. Fog in the PNW may cause you to consider a radar reflector if you'll be near shipping lanes. Extreme cold water means navigation and man overboard recovery is critical. 

I'll let you know if I think of more...  

Where in the Northwest are you considering?  It's a beautiful part of the country. We lived in Seattle for four years and enjoyed seeing as much as we could. 

Dave

On Jan 14, 2013, at 7:44 PM, butterchurn <amazingmisterx at gmail.com> wrote:

> I may be moving to the Pacific Northwest in a couple of years.  I have 
> no experience with sailing on salt water at all.  I'd like to ask what 
> I need to watch out for maintenance wise that i don't need to worry 
> about in fresh water.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Ron
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