Salt Water vs Fresh Water

[saxoldies]

I am curious about something : how does salt water use affect a boat versus a fresh water boat ? Will a 20 year old salt water boat be much "older" than a 20 year old fresh water ? What would be affected the most on the boat ?

Thank you all for your help!

[rebel heart]

Salt is much more corrosive. Generally speaking salt water will beat up a boat a lot faster than fresh water. A well maintained salt water boat will probably be in better shape than a poorly maintained fresh water boat.

But all other things being equal, especially involving metal and engines, salt water beats things up more than fresh.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, saxoldies.

[Wand]

Wood prefers salt, steel fresh, and plastic is content in either...