Throwing caution to the wind

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DAKunes

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Realizing that life is short, we've decided to haul our 2005 Cruisers 340 Express from Pittsburgh PA to Naples FL. The rivers I know....but the Gulf of Mexico, saltwater boating...uh...not so much. Boating in a more corrosive environment has me a little nervous, so any basic maintenance schemes would be greatly appreciated. I have the Mercruisers Horizon 8.1S engines in my vessel.

Island Marina on Vanderbilt Road in Naples will be our new home. Look forward to hearing from any other Boat owners in the area. Would be great to connect with others to "learn the ropes" of boating in this new area.
 
First thing you need to know is that ocean boating is a whole different animal and requires a new set of skills. Everything else is pretty much the same, just a little more maintenance will be required.
 
Stress a higher level of routine day-in/day-out maintenance. Polish, wax, oil, hydraulic fluids,parts....all may require a bit more attention. Get to know the people who run the boatyard maintenance at Island Marina. Look up the local Power Squadron and join them. Above All--HAVE FUN. FLORIDA--It's the best place in the whole wide world for boaters.

Running your boat here is pretty much the same as doing it elsewhere. Be Smart, Be Safe, Be Considerate.
WELCOME.
 
Criminy sakes why would you go to 'scattered parts' FL?
Go to Port Angeles Washington state. Squim or Chehalis.
Year round boating. No big storms. Mild weather all year round.
And your house etc will always be there, right where it was when you left!
 
You can install a flush out kit for your engines. Learn how to read the clouds and watch the skies.
 
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