I have spent 20 years wrenching on salt and brackish water boats. Since I have moved to Texas 4 years ago I have become spoiled. I don't miss working on salt exposed things at all. I can now assume {and be correct} that things will come right apart. No need to heat, spray, cut, torch, or cuss any more over seized parts...
Those little screws on gimble rings. No problem. Stainless bolts seized in aluminum? Not here.
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04-29-2010 03:58 PMAll that is good but you still miss the Chesapeake.
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04-29-2010 05:15 PM
Same here, after most my life in Miami/the Keys I was used to stuff needing to be changed/replaced almost every season, now stuff looks as good after 5 years as the day I install it.
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04-29-2010 05:57 PM
My father-in-law has a 1980 something boat that has only seen freshwater and is garage kept.....boat looks brand new !!!! Salt and Sun are rough on a boat.
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American Military. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
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04-29-2010 05:59 PM
The Sun alone in S.Fla. will kill boat covers,and boats !
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05-05-2010 02:55 PMI spend my share of time in the bilge. Thank You.
I will be in one with in the hour.
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05-05-2010 08:44 PM
YEA WELL LETS SEE YA HEAD DOWN THE BAY AND OUT THE CUT INTO THE OCEAN FOR A HOUR OF OFFSHORE ,OOOPSSS YOU CAN,T DO THAT ,,IS THAT LAKE TOOO ROUGH FOR YA,,,,LOLOL
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05-05-2010 10:41 PMI am getting old. I like to cruise around, take a swim and relax. The best part is when I am finished all I do is wipe off the water line and cover her up. No soap or flushing needed.
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05-05-2010 10:48 PMTwo different things Scott. I pleasure boat to relax. I race because I love competition.
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