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frankinsrq

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Apr 11, 2009
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Sarasota, FL
I just bought my first boat, a Sea Ray 175 Sport with 30 hours. I have boated with friends, but ownership seems a tad daunting. I joined this site to learn as much as I can and appreciated the experience of you all.

My first concern is running in saltwater. I have the boat at a marina, so they should be flushing my motor each time I bring her home.

Is there anything, in particular, I should know about the 3.0 Mercruiser?
 
Welcome aboard. You may want to update your signature with your boat and location info.

IMHO - Yes you should have the engine flushed if you want it to last longer. You also need to a thorough wash down of the whole boat to get the salt off of it it. You will be amazed where you get salt on the boat.
 
frankinsrq said:
I just bought my first boat, a Sea Ray 175 Sport with 30 hours. I have boated with friends, but ownership seems a tad daunting. I joined this site to learn as much as I can and appreciated the experience of you all.

My first concern is running in saltwater. I have the boat at a marina, so they should be flushing my motor each time I bring her home.

Is there anything, in particular, I should know about the 3.0 Mercruiser?
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You bet. Wash and flush after every salt water run. This is preventative maintenance you'll appreciate doing since as you know, salt is very corrosive and costly.:thumbsup:
 
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