Taking it out to the sea -is it possible?
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Topic: Taking it out to the sea -is it possible?
Posted By: yanivsai
Subject: Taking it out to the sea -is it possible?
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 9:19am
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hi guys
boat is skinautique 1982 i live 10 miles from the sea (the Mediterranean).my boat was at a fresh water lake,very quiet one and no real waves,untile now.now its home. is it possible to take the boat out to the sea ? i mean with the waves ? lets say somthing between 2 to 4 feet waves...even less at early morning. what about the salt ? is it a problem to the engine cooling ? thanks yaniv |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 9:43am
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Yaniv,
Get a flush kit so when you get back you can run fresh water through the engine to get rid of the salt. Running in salt will shorten the life of the exhaust manifolds/risers but there are plenty of people that do it. Now, the waves. Just be prepared to get wet!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Brady
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 9:44am
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Yaniv,
I think you will find that the 2 foot waves will make for an uncomfortable ride and the 4 footers will be dangerous. This size and style of hull weren't designed for that type of use. Quite a few members had their boats at Green Lake for last summers reunion, and crossed the lake with what I think were 2 to 2and a half foot waves, it was a rough,wet hard pounding ride in the smaller boats. Others will add info on the saltwater issue ------------- Charlie Three Lakes, Wisconsin 69 Barracuda |
Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 12:16pm
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wel we use the boat in sea. sometimes bad conditions we crossed 2 or 3 feet it all depends on your driving speed and skill definatly gonna get wet. just becarefull. as for salt as pete said get a flush kit and wash your boat and trailer everytime you use the boat. spray some kind of lubricant on the engine ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |
Posted By: JHadji
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 3:21pm
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Yani - you might also check your thermostadt. If you're raw water cooled and it runs at 160, you might need to switch out to a 140 degree. ------------- 1988SkiNautique2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 3:39pm
John, I've never heard of having to switch to a lower temp T stat. on salt water. I'm curious as to why. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
JHadji wrote:Posted By: 65 'cuda
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 3:46pm
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I seem to remember from high school chemistry that salt depresses the boiling point of water, and I think at higher temperatures the minerals in the water plate out more easily, probably a combination of the two. ------------- Gary http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=941" rel="nofollow - 1965 Barracuda SS |
Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 3:57pm
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hmm never had a problem with engine running hot. and we use it constantly maybe a 15 min break but for the rest continues use fo about 4 to 5 hours ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 4:06pm
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I do understand that the best heat tranfer is with pure water and salt water doesn't transfer as much heat. I would think the T stat would just open farther allowing more water flow to compensate.
------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: yanivsai
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 4:44pm
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so
basically go in at low sea,preper to get wet, and wash after...sounds fun.. 
what is a flush kit ? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 5:21pm
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http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DP7 - flush pro
They are available in 1" and 1&1/4" check the ID of your hose. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: yanivsai
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 5:33pm
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thanks guys
you are great help |
Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: October-30-2008 at 8:50pm
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maybe your boat already has one? it's mounted behind the engine right above the tranny... ours came with one ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-31-2008 at 3:54pm
An engine with a ~140 (143) thermostat will run right around 160. ------------- |
Posted By: JHadji
Date Posted: October-31-2008 at 5:18pm
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I believe that over 160 F, salt will crystallize in the cooling system. Running at 140 is not the optimum operating temp, but gets you out of the danger zone and into the ocean. I'm actually a ChemE, but I only learned this from my ski buddies in OC NJ. Admittedly, I never actually put mine in the brine. ------------- 1988SkiNautique2001 |
Posted By: JHadji
Date Posted: October-31-2008 at 5:35pm
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Checked my college text and solubility is pretty flat to increasing as temp rises in this range? I'll check w/the water guru at work if I get a chance. More of a curiosity now that you asked. Chime in if I'm all wet on this one. ------------- 1988SkiNautique2001 |
Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: October-31-2008 at 8:31pm
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i doubt that it will crystilize 160 F is not even close to waters boiling temp i think as long as theres water circulating in the engine you shouldn't have a prob you better wash it after use.. If it would have done damage we3 would have been screwed by now and allot of other boat so you should not be worried have fun with it ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |
Posted By: OM45GE
Date Posted: November-02-2008 at 8:13am
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Everything will corrode faster after exposure to the salt and other chemicals in sea water. The brightwork on the boat, the trailer - if it's metal, it's going to react.
If you plan to leave the boat in salt water, you should look into sacrificail anodes for the hull. The salt water will allow a process similar to that which makes a battery work to eat away at any metals under water. I've been an ocean sailor most of my life and have an ongong battle with the effects of salt on my sailboats. I don't take the CC into salt water at all. ------------- 1989 SN 2001 |
Posted By: rosconole
Date Posted: November-06-2008 at 4:10am
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This reminds of gilligan and the skipper, they didnt turn out so well.... ------------- 1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: November-06-2008 at 10:46am
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At least Mary Ann & Ginger were on board! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: November-06-2008 at 11:20am
And the professor too!!  ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: k.o.
Date Posted: November-06-2008 at 11:41pm
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soo yaniv did you take it out yet?? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=7587" rel="nofollow - 86 ski nautique |