My 14' tinner never been in sal water - shoud I?

[CMOS]

This post may seem a bit silly to some, and well, maybe it is. :mrgreen:

I did a full restore on my 1963 14' Lone Star boat, and added a 9.5 HP 1966 Johnson motor. Solid rig and she runs like a scalded dog. I use it thus far, at a local fresh water lake.

Here's my dilemma - I've recently gotten highly interested in some salt water fishing in the Matagorda Bay area on the Texas coast. The East Bay is not easily accessible unless you have a "bay boat" (literally a FLAT bottom boat that can run in about 12" of water), a kayak, or a small shallow tinner boat. The other option to access the shallows in the bay is to have a GOOD 4x4 to get to the southern parts of the bay to wade in. I don't have a 4x4.

The shallows fishing in this bay is GREAT for Red Fish, flounder, and Speckled Trout, but you've got to get into the shallows.

I'm kinda anal about keeping my boat clean and tidy, so if I'm going to put this in salt water I'll have to get over that.

So, should I?


CMOS :?:

 

[Johnny]

if you are "kinda anal about keeping your boat clean and tidy"

you just need to GET OVER IT - OR STAY HOME !!!
you gotta risk it to get the biscuit
no pain = no gain
or - buy another cheap beater boat and trailer just for the salt.

simple fresh water wash down after the salt trip
and flush the motor with fresh water as well as
rinsing under the cowl.

good luck with the reds !!!



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[CMOS]

Johnny,

Yep, I'm really only concerned with the steel trailer. The tinner and the motor can easily be well rinsed.

Those Reds and Specs are callin me man . . . .



CMOS :mrgreen:

 

[Johnny]

https://www.google.com/search?q=washing+a+boat+trailer&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS651US651&oq=washing+a+boat+trailer&aqs=chrome..69i57.4276j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1

again - simple wash down is all that is necessary.
soak the springs and all moving parts with spray oil prior to going into the salt. (not WD-40: spray OIL).

 

[Johnny]

I love the shallow salts.
my wife caught a 38" snook last week and it was AWESOME !!
had to release it due to the season is closed in our area until Sept 1st.

 

[DaleH]

soak the springs and all moving parts with spray oil prior to going into the salt. (not WD-40: spray OIL).

Here's what we do up here (NE US) spray the springs w/ fogging oil! Cheap, tenacious (sticks to everything) and is cheap! Well heck, yes I'm a Yankee, so I'm damn cheap ... but it works!

Rinse or washdown trailer well w/ pressure washer, then bake in the sum for a week, then spray it down.

 

[Mark_Fisher]

With PVC covers on the bunks and a light boat like yours, you don't have to dunk the trailer above the bearings or springs.

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[Johnny]

This is what Dale and I have been using with good results.
$3.85 at WalMart.



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[Tinny Fleet]

I use CorrosionX. Its more expensive than fogging oil but it is an unbelievable penetrant. Gets deep into cracks and crevices such as between spring leaves, and even nuts and bolts. And then it just sticks. I have a trailer used in the salt and the springs have lasted over 20 years... Awesome stuff.

 

[CMOS]

This is what Dale and I have been using with good results.
$3.85 at WalMart.



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How often do you need to reapply?


CMOS

 

[Johnny]

dunno when to reapply - I guess when you notice the first coat is almost gone ?
that could vary with soooooo many factors involved.
I have only used it twice in one year on my trailer springs.
I have dozens of woodworking tools, clamps and gizmos that have been in
storage for a dozen years and have become rusty.
I am slowly getting them all ready to put back into service and
the Fogging Oil is the best I have seen so far for a good coating
after the initial wire brush treatment. (to bare steel).

I just looked at the instructions on the can I have and it is very descriptive
about what it does and how to use it but does not state how often to apply.

so - - - rule of thumb: reapply when you think it is necessary

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(just kidding about the rats)

 

[CMOS]

I use CorrosionX. Its more expensive than fogging oil but it is an unbelievable penetrant. Gets deep into cracks and crevices such as between spring leaves, and even nuts and bolts. And then it just sticks. I have a trailer used in the salt and the springs have lasted over 20 years... Awesome stuff.

Did some reading on this. Seems like some really good stuff based on hundreds of reviews all over the place.


CMOS

 

[jabee]

I love the shallow salts.
my wife caught a 38" snook last week and it was AWESOME !!
had to release it due to the season is closed in our area until Sept 1st.

You may want to check the "slot" on that snook :wink:

 

[Johnny]

Jabee - I am well aware of the slot limits and seasons on all Florida fish. (and yes, we have a snook permit).
Mr. Green Jeans makes his regular appearance where we fish
as well as check points on the road leaving the area.
so if you think you can get away with a non-legal catch just because
you escaped the dock area, you can still be searched on the road.
then - you could lose your boat, motor, all tackle, trailer and the vehicle you are towing it with.
not worth the risk in my world.




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[Crazyboat]

Apologies to the OP but....It's a boat, it's aluminum, it's going to show salt, corrosion and other discolorations. Get in, pull the cord, ride to your spot, fish, ride back, rinse down and be done with it. Life is too short to stress over a dusky boat.

 

[CMOS]

Apologies to the OP but....It's a boat, it's aluminum, it's going to show salt, corrosion and other discolorations. Get in, pull the cord, ride to your spot, fish, ride back, rinse down and be done with it. Life is too short to stress over a dusky boat.

No apologies needed CB. You are correct. I'm goin' fishin! There are too many opportunities in that Bay to sit on a bank.

I'm getting some additional gear that I'll need out there. I also told my 8-year old daughter if she should fall out of the boat - "just stand up." :mrgreen:

Also, I was born in Philly. We used to vacation in the Ocean City area and rent Jon boats to Flounder fish the bay. I was only about 7 but I remember all those trips, including the 2nd Place Record for a flounder caught by my dad one day. Man . . . .


CMOS

 

[jabee]

Jabee - I am well aware of the slot limits and seasons on all Florida fish. (and yes, we have a snook permit).
Mr. Green Jeans makes his regular appearance where we fish
as well as check points on the road leaving the area.
so if you think you can get away with a non-legal catch just because
you escaped the dock area, you can still be searched on the road.
then - you could lose your boat, motor, all tackle, trailer and the vehicle you are towing it with.
not worth the risk in my world.

Was just having fun with you, that's what the wink is for at the end of my comment.

 

[mrdrh99]

Hey! Make sure you get some pics of her in the water! (Boost not your daughter!)

 

[Johnny]

mrdrh - what do you mean by "(Boost not your daughter!)" ?? do you mean "boats"? :roll:

hahaha - I turned 70 the other day and she is - - - -
well, - - - - a few years younger.

and she is a VERY skilled angler !!!!!!!!!!!!

our anniversary was the 21st and we went to Bass Pro Shop to celebrate.
she LOADED UP on all kinds of salt and freshwater goodies as well as two
new PENN Battle reels and rods..... and a few spools of braid. (yeah, on MY card !!).
for her birthday in April, I got her the new PENN 10,500 spinning reel for her surf rods.
(that one alone holds 400 yards of 40# braid).

Love is Grand, ain't it ???


[ok ok - - - let's move along and stay on topic of the original post]



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[CMOS]

Love it Johnny!


CMOS =D>