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Excellent looking boat - have the same problem. Now that I'm living in a coastal location, need to look at a coastal edition once I sell my 230. Open's more locations to use the boat since I'm living in the Tampa area which have a mix of both fresh and salt water...
Why do you feel its necessary to take such a hit financially to get into a coastal edition? You have the 409, its freshwater cooled already. Put a flush kit in it, be diligent about flushing and cleaning the boat after each use, and save yourself $40k. Buy a galvanized trailer if you will be running in salt primarily, but that is all you need. For the difference in price between selling this and buying another coastal, you could replace every component with stainless and still have 35k leftover. Keep it and use it. I looked into the coastal package, it is highly overpriced for what you are getting.
If it were my boat for life maybe, but I feel I would take an even greater loss if I tried to sell it used in salt water. It would be like buying a used Ferrari that had been flooded, great deal, lots of unknowns.
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Maybe, but you will still loose less than depreciation on 2 boats. If you take care of it, you will loose very little. Coastal,parts can be had for much less than upgrading to a new boat, engine cooling is the same as what you have now.
Personally, I think that many people discount ALL boats used in salt... Even if they are coastal's.... I lived on the West Coast of Florida for many years and have had boats all my life, I can tell you, salt affects all metals.... I have seen stainless even rust... Takes longer, but yes.. There are a few good things about a coastal, but again - I think most people discount a boat based on salt no matter what. Not that I agree. I can tell you I have seen salt boats kept in better shape than some freshies...
I've had my boats in salt the last 4 years with weekly use about 40 weeks / year - I live on the beach (Encinitas) and there is a salt water lagoon (carlsbad) 5 miles north or me where I wakeboard and wake surf. The boat is used 3 to 8 hours at a time and then cleaned and flushed thoroughly - never overnight. My boats have stayed looking almost new, at least like when I bought them. Every time I go out, the exterior and interior gets hand washed and dried. The engine runs for 10 minutes with fresh water flushing everything out. With 2 to 4 guys, the process takes 20 to 25 minutes.
I'm curious... to where are you moving?
What will you buy to replace? I suppose buying a used in salt, already depreciated coastal edition might be your best bet. At least you'd save on the pricing on the buy. If buying another new one, I'd think you'd lose far less converting this to salt, as already suggested.
Also, I've been using a corrosion inhibitor that I spray on every engine / drivetrain fastener and also on the trailer wheels, bolts, etc. It leaves a thick amber wax film that is impermeable to water. It can be removed with acetone. It works!
Once it dries, it looks like cosmoline which is sprayed on the exposed metal parts of lots of european cars (at least it was).
I may be relocating to the coast and will need to change to a Coastal Edition. I bought the boat new in September 2015 and it has been great, no issues. I had Ram-Lin build a custom trailer, this boat will fit in a standard trimmed 8'x9' door. It is tight, but I do it without removing it from the truck, Stock 2014 F150. I added the electric over hydraulic brake kit, and stopping is no problem, don't even know it is back there. Details are below:
409HP with 2:1 transmission. I do not have any issues getting on plane with full ballast.
32 hours, will continue to increase as the summer goes on before relocating.
NSS Surf System
Roswell Tower speakers
Onboard charger
Heater
Sirius XM
Cup holders, tower speakers and rear vent lights
Underwater lights
Platform ladder
Phender Pros for docking buoys
Stock bimini with cover
Stock mooring cover
Custom trailer that fits 8' garage door, electric over hydraulic brakes, and a spare tire
$110,000
Please call, text, or PM me for additional questions. 252 326-4084
I've had my boats in salt the last 4 years with weekly use about 40 weeks / year - I live on the beach (Encinitas) and there is a salt water lagoon (carlsbad) 5 miles north or me where I wakeboard and wake surf. The boat is used 3 to 8 hours at a time and then cleaned and flushed thoroughly - never overnight. My boats have stayed looking almost new, at least like when I bought them. Every time I go out, the exterior and interior gets hand washed and dried. The engine runs for 10 minutes with fresh water flushing everything out. With 2 to 4 guys, the process takes 20 to 25 minutes.
I'm curious... to where are you moving?
What will you buy to replace? I suppose buying a used in salt, already depreciated coastal edition might be your best bet. At least you'd save on the pricing on the buy. If buying another new one, I'd think you'd lose far less converting this to salt, as already suggested.
Also, I've been using a corrosion inhibitor that I spray on every engine / drivetrain fastener and also on the trailer wheels, bolts, etc. It leaves a thick amber wax film that is impermeable to water. It can be removed with acetone. It works!
Once it dries, it looks like cosmoline which is sprayed on the exposed metal parts of lots of european cars (at least it was).
No matter what you decide... good luck!
Doug
I've moved to Charleston, SC, and yes I'm looking to get into a Coastal Edition. I keep having mixed feeling about which way to go, but if I'm not keeping the boat "forever", I feel the best option is to not use it in salt or brackish water. Thanks for the input.
I've moved to Charleston, SC, and yes I'm looking to get into a Coastal Edition. I keep having mixed feeling about which way to go, but if I'm not keeping the boat "forever", I feel the best option is to not use it in salt or brackish water. Thanks for the input.
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