9.9 saltwater kiker

[theminnow]

if it was used in saltwater does that mean anything? like should i stay away from it because of the salt water and let the deal pass? the guy said it was used a few times in saltwater and that he flushed it after he used it but do i believe him? or in saltwater it dont hurt them? thx guys!

[Don Supon]

Flushing with fresh water after EACH use is mandatory to prevent internal corrosion you can't see.

Suggest you check the sacrificial annodes for signs of deterioration/corrosion. If the're going bad, so is the inside of the engine.

Suggest a test ride is in order, not running it in a tank or with pig-tails.

Roll the dice.

[rolmops]

Find out where the guy lives or lived. If it is very close to the brine,chances are that it has been in salt water a lot. I would not worry too much about, but is a good reason to get price down by a hundred or 2. You must make sure that the lower unit is not leaking ,because salty water in the gear box is deadly.

[theminnow]

thx guys think im gonna pass on it! he lived in mass and it was a kiker for a sailboat!