Re: M_Boats: What to do if you want to put an M-boat in Salt water for a time..

Gail: Hydeaway2 has sailed in saltwater about 8 times if I remember correctly. Keeping the outboard motor out of the water when not in use is important, and flushing it at the end of the season too. I don't think painting the mast is useful at all, but it will be interesting to hear what others say. Happy sailing! G M Hyde Sent from my iPad

On Sep 28, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Gail Russell <gail@zeliga.com> wrote:

We have thought about putting our M-17 2005 into Salt Water at Bodega Bay. What do we need to do to protect it from Salt Water. Take it out, how often (?) to pressure wash the bottom.

What about the mast. It is unpainted aluminum? Do we need to get it painted?

What else?

Gail Russell Hydeaway1 M-17