I am a in/out customer at my marina here in Fl.
Marina offered as a courtesy for in/out customers a slip (when available)
Sleep aboard at times since I am 75 miles from home ,
As a in/out customer bottom always clean , no growth on IO's
Marina lot busier No more courtesy slips
A concern I have always had , Barnacle growth, pin wholes from
corrosion from
electrolysis destroying lower units ,
Presently lower units clean , year 2004 all original everything , has some pitted areas
Marina offered me a stationery slip , this way I have my own slip , stay aboard as often as I wish ,
Boat is 30 ft , Same pricing
Many hire divers too clean bottom .
My concern is barnacle growth on lower unit & behind by bellows
I have a
trailer & truck and can
haul out monthly too
power wash ,
If I go this
route what
bottom paint for
hull ,
Paint for lower units
antidote
Heard there is a device I can
plug into
electric that keeps away electricity from other
boats that is a big cause of
electrolysis
I have had many
boats , all smaller, kept home , all had IO's and never a concern , Always heard IO's are not designed long term too be left in
salt water , Makes no sense . I have spent a lot on new engines , and maintain this
boat avoiding costly
repairs , Not eager too spend thousands on lower units cause of pin wholes &
gear lube leaking ??
thanks in advance