Freshwater vs. Salt water I am aware of salt to fresh warer, but am I misunderstanding this motor is for fresh water only? We live in Florida and there is salt water, can we not use this motor because of corosion?Thanks,Eileen Freshwater vs. Salt water I am aware of salt to fresh warer, but am I misunderstanding this motor is for fresh water only? We live in Florida and there is salt water, can we not use this motor... » Read More Freshwater vs. Salt water I am aware of salt to fresh warer, but am I misunderstanding this motor is for fresh water only? We live in Florida and there is salt water, can we not use this motor because of corosion?Thanks,Eileen « Show Less
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I am going to use this trolling motor in the sound between the mainland and the island we live on in NC. The water is called fresh but it must contain some salt. But if it does last a yr for this price I am good with that.
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The problem is not limited to just washing the salt water off after use. Electric currents cause a plating effect on disimilar metals that is accelerated in salt water. The inexpensive materials used on fresh water trolling motor results in a very quick corrosion of the motor due to the plating effect on disimilar metals. A saltwater trolling motor minimizes the use of disimilar metals and also has a feature known as a "Sacrificial Anode" to guard the rest of the motor.Bottom line: Salt and brackish water will eat up a fresh water trolling motor in roughly a year of normal use. A more expensive (x3) should yield at least x6 use. The problem is not limited to just washing the salt water off after use. Electric currents cause a plating effect on disimilar metals that is accelerated in salt water. The inexpensive materials used on fresh water trolling motor results in a very quick corrosion of the motor due to the plating effect on disimilar metals. A saltwater trolling motor minimizes the use of disimilar metals and also has a feature known as a "Sacrificial Anode" to guard the rest of the motor.Bottom line: Salt and brackish water will eat up a fresh water trolling motor in roughly a year of normal... » Read More The problem is not limited to just washing the salt water off after use. Electric currents cause a plating effect on disimilar metals that is accelerated in salt water. The inexpensive materials used on fresh water trolling motor results in a very quick corrosion of the motor due to the plating effect on disimilar metals. A saltwater trolling motor minimizes the use of disimilar metals and also has a feature known as a "Sacrificial Anode" to guard the rest of the motor.Bottom line: Salt and brackish water will eat up a fresh water trolling motor in roughly a year of normal use. A more expensive (x3) should yield at least x6 use. « Show Less
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I had the same question. I wanted to use it in the Merritt lsland Reserves, and I know the water must be brackish at least...Indian River and Banana River near Cocoa Fl I am sure has salt in it.
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Very well, I fish salt water all the time. When I'm done I just rinse the boat with fresh water. No problems.
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Kinda of a double sword. You can use it in Saltwater but it won't last long. Saltwater trolling motors are made of Stainless Steel, the Edge 45 isn't. If you do decide to go with the Edge for Saltwater rinse motor completely after every use. Still, I wouldn't count on it lasting long. Saltwater trolling motors are White. One other note, Saltwater motors and parts are a lot more expensive then Freshwater Motors....hope this helps.
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Hi :I have a fresh water aquarium.... not sure about salt water... Look it up on google... Sorry Happy new Year
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I haven't tried it with salt water, nor at that temperature, Sorry. It appears the internal vanes are plastic so the temperature might be a problem. Salt water shouldn't be a factor as long as it's rinsed with fresh water afterwards. Good luck.
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I use it in Caribbeans salty water,as it saying on instruction book after salty water you need to rinse with fresh water.Until now no problem
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Probably. I only ran mine in a freshwater lake, however. Not sure how saltwater may affect the motor or other mechanism.
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It will work in both fresh and salt water. I have it with African cichlids right now and they love the current.
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I never tried it in salt water, but I tried it in all kinds of fresh water and it wasn't worth putting on your line. In all different kinds of water(deep ,shallow,brush, whatever I never got one hit. Worthless!!
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I honestly do not know. The very small instruction booklet that it came with was not even in English. It has worked great the couple of times I have taken it out. Very loud, but it runs! I just don't know about salt water.. sorry.
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It will run, but salt water is very corrosive. Unless it is built from or coated with material that resists corrosion, every part of the motor that comes in contact with salt water or salt air will be affected. A motor that would otherwise last for a decade could be worthless after a single season in salt water.
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I have it hooked up to a 1 HP motor and have an Ionizer system to help reduce the need of chorine. Do not think there should be any problem using salt water as the tubing is plastic and will not oxidize. Have not filled the started the heater as yet, as I am stilling in the finishing stages. Am pumped about the system; will inform once it is operational and am swimming in upstream in warm water.
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Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
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I have used it in brackish water and fresh water. It may be too light for heavier salt water use. I consider it as light tackle. Good action and lightweight. Good for casting extended periods. materials in rod would hold up to salt water environment.
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I have used this boat on a fresh and salt water with no issues. Worked great in both.
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The difference is basically your volume of water use. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this product. I live in Oxford, Pa. where this water conditioner is distributed in USA. I have well water that is very hard and I use a traditional salt water softener. I have used this for over 6 months and while this cannot soften water, it is supposed to stop scale buildup. Well, there is no change in scale buildup and I can't see any positive results. I had to re-connect my salt based conditioner. I really wanted this product to work, considering it affects my local economy, but sadly it is useless. I should have listened to local plumbers who told me it is a waste of money. The difference is basically your volume of water use. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this product. I live in Oxford, Pa. where this water conditioner is distributed in USA. I have well water that is very hard and I use a traditional salt water softener. I have used this for over 6 months and while this cannot soften water, it is supposed to stop scale buildup. Well, there is no change in scale buildup and I can't see any positive results. I had to re-connect my salt based conditioner. I really wanted this product to work, considering it affects my local economy, but sadly it is useless. I... » Read More The difference is basically your volume of water use. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this product. I live in Oxford, Pa. where this water conditioner is distributed in USA. I have well water that is very hard and I use a traditional salt water softener. I have used this for over 6 months and while this cannot soften water, it is supposed to stop scale buildup. Well, there is no change in scale buildup and I can't see any positive results. I had to re-connect my salt based conditioner. I really wanted this product to work, considering it affects my local economy, but sadly it is useless. I should have listened to local plumbers who told me it is a waste of money. « Show Less
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I've used mine in saltwater since the day I bought it. That was almost a year ago. I just rinse it very well when I get home. This motor works perfectly on my little skiff!