Now I am debating whether to take the boat out of the water and try to clean the bottom. Really, what additional damage will be done by more weeks of marine growth on that fiberglass? I keep the engine tilted up and I intend to try to flush it with fresh water after each outing. And certainly the boat will be slower on the water as it drags all that stuff, but so what? The water in the Harbor here is nearly always too choppy to allow comfortable planing by small boats, much less higher speeds. The smartest speed seems to be about 15MPH and 2000 RPM. Even BIG wakes don't pound and scare me or my passengers.
And there are many places I haven't explored yet.
Does anyone really think there is a difference in marine growth damage to fiberglass between one and 4 months?
Larry
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1975 Wellcraft V20 Steplift with 1979 Evinrude 150. Newly rebuilt dual axle trailer. Boat is in a slip behind Harbor Island on San Diego Harbor.
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