| Boats and salt water do not mix. Salt water causes | | | | down the back of your car. Even if your car has not |
| corrosion that will rapidly eat into your wonderful | | | | touched the water, if it is parked near the ocean for |
| boat. Below are 5 tips to stop your beautiful boat | | | | any period of time it will gradually get a salt build up |
| becoming a rusted wreck. | | | | occurring. |
| 1) Always wash immediately or as soon as possible | | | | 4) If ever waxing, start at an inconspicuous part of |
| after you have been in the water. Also be sure to | | | | the boat. Wax can eat into the paintwork and make |
| use fresh water (not bore or underground water as | | | | a great deal of mess so test your wax first on a |
| this will cause staining). Spend a little bit of time | | | | small area to make sure this won't happen to you. |
| cleaning your boat. If you rush it you will almost | | | | 5) Remember to wash the inside of the boat as well. |
| certainly miss spots which will cause premature | | | | All gear should be washed down. Sensitive electronic |
| rusting and corrosion to your boat. | | | | gear and the like should be covered to avoid water |
| 2) Try using a soap attachment to your hose pipe. | | | | penetrating into electronic components. Consider |
| This helps in stopping corrosion by neutralizing the | | | | wiping these components down with a slightly wet |
| acid of the salt water. | | | | rag. |
| 3) Be sure to clean your trailer as well as your boat. | | | | Remember, salt water gets everywhere so take |
| Specifically target the back of the trailer where it is | | | | your time and be sure to properly clean your boat |
| fully submersed in the water. Also be sure to water | | | | after every use. |