Recent content by jaymoussy

There is an interesting package for sale near me, 14 ft Starcraft, with decent motor, trailer. The boat is a 1976, was used at least some of the time in saltwater, and looks like it's got fresh paint on hull. Newbie with tin boats, should I chance it....or pick it up as an opportunity to...

Someone I know would make me vacuum that!

Thanks, I was aware of that, but looking into it, I am learning a few things, leading to more questions - isn't it always? I was not aware that there were also aluminum anodes. Some motors seem to have several anode locations. Once out of the water, protection stops, correct? Does the...

I will look again in that general direction/time, thanks. I did see "Newbie with salty question" and fellow forum poster and his extensive corrosion discovered on a used boat purchase... Per the above post's dramatic pictures, the answer would be no?

Total newbie and new forum member, I am considering an aluminum boat for saltwater, specifically (trailering into) inlets and bays around Cape Cod, quiet stuff in appropriate weather. I am reading and reading about saltwater corrosion and it makes me wonder if it is worth the effort: - shop for...