FROM LAKE TO POND

[C Duncan]

Well once again the Military is moving my family and my boat to different waters, and i mean different, I have sailed on freshwater lakes for all my sailing experience and now am faced with the prospect of putting in the Chesapeake, My question is: what changes should i make to my boat to make it in a salt water environment, and will i have to modify my outboard (mercury 7.5)? any reply would be appreciated

 

[Guest]

What size boat? - NM

nm

 

[Jim Ewing]

Been there...

...done that.The only change you'll need to make to your outboard is to make sure the zinc is OK. If you don't have one, add one. Add a zinc anyplace you have dissimilar metals under water. I had a C-22 and put zincs on the swing keel pivots. They worked. Plan on flushing your outboard frequently. A depth gauge is handy until your "local knowledge" builds up. Enjoy your new sailing grounds.Jimh37.5 "Prospect"

 

[Dave C.]

A MUST!

Add a VHF radio. Also, if you don't have one already, a GPS.

 

[Guest]

Of course you'll paint the bottom...

with anti-fouling bottom paint?? If not you'll wonder why the boats slowing down and have a big surprise very shortly. All little things growing on the bottom.