I figured that because dpvandy01 is from Ohio, he would have an easier time finding a quality boat also. John my worry for a midwest boat obviously is not the salt but the maintenance or lack thereof. The Cold weather would be my worry making sure there are no freezing issues.
..............my only add is a Rubbermaid type box with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage, which fits the space. This way there's no way the line can get snagged or bounced into the engine pulleys or moving parts that may cause real damage. Have a matching box for the spare prop/tools. I...
You mean the bottom one? That's in the Mighty Columbia River. The only reason it looks dirty is because I'm in 0" of water on dirt.
We need to have a beer together. Skol! Big guy
Blasmphemy!!! All of You!.
Of course I'm kidding, but I have only owned SeaRay's
1991 180BR -
Great first boat and with the 4.3 May have been overpowered, but was a blast.
1995 220OV - Bought when I was previously married. Never slept overnight on it until after I was divorced and dating...
Poormonkey.
I agree that it sounds like everything is fine. More than likely you bonked the outdrive on the leading edge and if you throttled back as quick as you say, you may have just grazed the props without damage. I also agree that a quick swim with mask, your visual and running your hand...