Bass Boat and Puppy Drum

[Jeff Browning]

I’m relatively new to boat ownership so this may be a dumb question but here goes...

 

I recently bought a Lund Pro V Bass and was thinking of taking it down to the Norfolk, VA area to chase puppy drum.  This is a once/twice a year thing I’m thinking about, the boat is used in fresh water the rest of the time.  Is it a bad idea to take a “multi-species” boat to salt water?  Other than rinsing the boat and flushing the motor are there any other pitfalls?  

[Fishing Rhino]

Pay attention to the trailer's wheel bearings and other components that salt water can damage.  When it comes to electrical connections dielectric grease is your friend.  

 

I don't use my boat in salt water but I liberally apply the grease to all plug in connectors.  That includes the running lights as well as the trailer's connections, and the plug for the trailer/vehicle connector.

[BoatSquirrel]

who else has no idea what a puppy drum is?  sounds very cute.  

[flyfisher]

12 minutes ago, BoatSquirrel said:

who else has no idea what a puppy drum is?  sounds very cute.  

Small redfish i am guessing is what he is referring to as opposed to the bull drum that are monsters 

[Jeff Browning]

Red Fish - Small ones and big ones if the conditions are good enough.

[rboat]

Personally, I would avoid salt water. If you go for it, rinse everything especially the trailer as stated above. Also spray and wipe all metal in the boat with a good lubricant, locks, pedastals, springs, TM motor, etc. Overspray while boating and even just salt air can be extremely corrosive. Flush the outboard real good. The water ports and thermostat have small channels that can play havoc if any salt is left.