Spoiledrotten
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Every pic I see of the Florida gulf coast waterways, I drool a little down my shirt, wanting to get my boat down there in that beautiful water. Well, we are fixing to do that. Now, I need you guys to set my mind at ease about the salt water. We are going to have our boat in the water for about 10 - 15 hours at the most, but I still worry a little in the back of my mind about the salt water on the boat. I'm planning to rinse the boat and the trailer when I take it out, as well as run fresh water through the motor for a minimum of 10 minutes. Is there any reason to worry about it?
And, is there anything I need in the Florida waters that I may not know about? We are not going to take it out far, and might not even leave the protection of the barrier/protection of Shell Island. I believe with the 90hp, I'd be taking a chance, and that just isn't necessary.
I've read some of the post about taking long trips in the larger toon, with the beefy motors, and how a radio is needed, but this won't be a trip like that. All I've really seen in my research is that you need the normal things like vests for all, a throwable, and a whistle (or other means of signaling).
Is there anything I'm missing that would generate a citation if caught with or without?
And, is there anything I need in the Florida waters that I may not know about? We are not going to take it out far, and might not even leave the protection of the barrier/protection of Shell Island. I believe with the 90hp, I'd be taking a chance, and that just isn't necessary.
I've read some of the post about taking long trips in the larger toon, with the beefy motors, and how a radio is needed, but this won't be a trip like that. All I've really seen in my research is that you need the normal things like vests for all, a throwable, and a whistle (or other means of signaling).
Is there anything I'm missing that would generate a citation if caught with or without?
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