Does ANYONE Slip their Scarab in saltwater?

[Virgin Islander]

Moving to a condo in The Virgin Islands with No storage for my boat trailer. I'm trying to come up with options to keep my boat out of the water 24/7 at the marina. Does anyone slip their scarab full time in Saltwater?

 

[Dean P]

I would advise against this. Nothing good can come from doing this. Could you install a boat lift at your condo? This is becoming more popular.
Is there another storage facility you could store the boat and trailer? Have you talked with the neighbors and asked what they do?

 

[Virgin Islander]

I have not actually moved in yet, but, from what the realtor has told me there is no parking for trailer and I will definitely ask around when I get there. I do know however there doesn't seem to be and dry-slips on that island.

 

[Dean P]

Unfortunately, you may have to sell it and possibly pick something up there??? Sad, but it may not be worth the hassle. IDK, just saying.

Someone once told me, never let a piece of property hold you back.

 

[Meetball]

which island? I have a place on St thomas

 

[Virgin Islander]

Unfortunately, you may have to sell it and possibly pick something up there??? Sad, but it may not be worth the hassle. IDK, just saying.

Someone once told me, never let a piece of property hold you back.

No way I'm selling, but I hear ya, thanks for the reply

 

[Virgin Islander]

which island? I have a place on St thomas

St. Croix, and thanks for the reply.

 

[Meetball]

Never made the trek over there. But i do hear there is a club that you can join over there has has onsite storage for trailer and boats. I do know they offer dry storage but its kinda pricey by foot.

 

[Virgin Islander]

Thanks! @Meetball I plan on doing some serious homework, but I think I'll make it work. I know "me" most likely if I don't slip my boat, I'll never use it, and I plan on running my business sitting on the deck from my laptop while I have a line in the water

 

[Meetball]

I know the struggle

Thanks! @Meetball I plan on doing some serious homework, but I think I'll make it work. I know "me" most likely if I don't slip my boat, I'll never use it, and I plan on running my business sitting on the deck from my laptop while I have a line in the water

 

[Virgin Islander]

My friend, I cannot wait to get out there! I spoke with one of the best marina boat painters today here in L.A. he told me, just paint the bottom black, pull it out once a month to scrub it down, and don't worry, just enjoy, and I think I'm gonna take his advice.
p.s. when I get set up out there, I am definitely down for the tour of every curve, cove and cay in and around St. Thomas and St. John! I will be ordering my 255 ID from Miami and have it shipped to St. Croix.

 

[PanamaJet]

My jet mechanic in Panama keeps his seadoo (with similar hardware) in salt water full time and says that it is not a problem.
On one hand, it goes against what I learned on this forum. On the other hand, this guy built his sea-doo from 3 dead sea-doos so he knows what he is doing.

 

[Virgin Islander]

@panamejet Thanks for the reply. I'm starting to think a lot of people who are VERY scared of saltwater may be the exact people who only take their boat out once a month (maybe), but I do respect and listen to all opinions on the subject, I am new to boating.

 

[Jwood1508]

I just purchased a 14 scarab 195 that was in a saltwater slip during the summers. Boat has 25 hours. The pump was pretty corroded, the entire exhaust was replaced already, & the engine had 2 cylinders down on compression from the exhaust valves rusting. The previous owner also applied antifowling paint to the bottom. I am not how they cared for it. I can just tell you the condition it was in when I received it.

 

[Virgin Islander]

Cool, thanks for the info!

 

[Jwood1508]

The intercooler was leaking too. All the problems with this boat are from sitting in salt water.

 

[Virgin Islander]

wow, thanks!

 

[Julian]

I wonder if an Airdock would be an option? I'm heading into season 5 or 6 with mine and they are used primarily in salt water by many folks!