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Use Houseboats in Saltwater?

by John Schuthess
(San Diego, CA)

Is saltwater good for houseboat?

Is saltwater good for houseboat?

Can you put any houseboat in saltwater, and if so, what prep do you have to do, and approx what cost on a 16 x 75 foot house boat?


Thanks for any help, John




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Good question John, generally you would apply a anti-fouling paint on the hull, and the cost varies according to the anti-fouling paint used. Your best best would be to contact a local marina shipyard in your area.

Many people will flush the engine(s) with fresh water after a run (not necessary if your engine(s) are prestone cooled).

Saltwater is a good conductor, so you would make sure your anodes are in good shape, and an extra option would be a galvanic isolator to reduce electrolytic corrosion.

Hope this all helps, IAN from www.all-about-houseboats.com


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Different anodes are required for salt water.

Incorrectly sourced through hulls that were no problem in fresh water can be a big problem in salt.

I'd get a good technician to go over your boat and check these and many other details, especially if your boat is aluminum.

Salt water is completely different stuff.

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