Fibre Glass wash down

[dnej]

Anyone got any thoughts on f/glass boats to be washed down with salt water only?
Have spoken to a few people lately that say fresh water is not good for glass boats.
Any thoughts? I know marine ply lasts longer if not in contact with fresh.
Regards David

[Thud]

David,
I remember fishing with a guy who told me that only a F******* idiot would wash a glass boat with fresh water, but the last time I saw him he was doing just that. Says something I suppose.
I've been washing mine down for 20 odd years and have had no problems. Yet (touch wood).


Cheers.

[yockman]

Fibreglass shower cubicles, baths, laundry sinks, rain water tanks, etc etc etc,... think about it.
Fresh water will not hurt your boat.
Cheers,
Yockman

[dnej]

I think it has something to do with the ply under floor, but I am not sure.
David

[brat]

well you would not wash your car in salt water would you ? .if you are worried about rot from fresh water throw a couple of lumps of rock salt in where any water might collect.
cheers