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Un-Bottompainted SX210 left in salt water for 30 days - Before and after!

Rogandanny

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Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2020
Boat Model
SX
Boat Length
21
Due to a number of factors, I had to leave our SX210 slipped in salt water for 30 days up here in the LI sound. A bit of power washing, on-off, and acid burns later, the hull looks brand new! Here’s some photos just to show you the power of marine growth in salt water...

FYI, the jet pumps/rudders were coated in an antifoulant and look fine. The zincs however are quite corroded. I have flush valves installed and properly flushed the engines after each use.

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Right after pulled out
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Post-powerwash
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Post On-Off

My takeaways? Bottom paint your boat if you’re leaving it in salt water!!! It’s not worth the hassle.
 
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