10-15-2009, 06:00 PM
We've about covered all the bases. However, you just said your next boat will see some saltwater. That would settle it for me. FIBERGLASS! Aluminum and warm salt water doesn't mix, especially if you have electronics. Electrolysis will creep into every wire, every screw, any metal touching the boat, and every fitting. I had my older 16' Lund in Florida one winter. I had to rinse that thing like no tomorrow, and I still got corrosion. Not on the aluminum, but on any metal that was touching the aluminum. Ask around and/or google electrolysis, and you'll see what I mean. Its the biggest pain in the @ss in saltwater. I'm still learning about it, and sacrificial zincs, and all that stuff. Saltwater fish and fishing are worth it though!
Looks like you're down to choosing and rigging a Panga!!!
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Looks like you're down to choosing and rigging a Panga!!!
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