[JREX]

Hello everyone... Wondering if any of you guys have had any thoughts or experience with this situation. I am planning on mooring my new aluminum boat all year around in this river, which is supposed to be fresh water, however I am hearing some different opinions on this as there may be a percentage of salt on the water. Should I be using zinc to protect the boat, as I have heard that I might have to use magnesium anodes. Also, my plan is to use the boat in the salt water, out along the Vancouver Coast.

Also, anyone know of any good aluminum bottom painters around the Vancouver, BC area?

Thanks

 

[scoopy]

Depending on where you are in the Fraser the water would be brackish. That means salt and fresh mix. Tides affect how much salt is in the water at any given time, and how far it goes up the river.


Matt

 

[JREX]

oh yes thanks - I am thinking about Captain's Cove Marina - Approximately 9 miles or so up river

 

[Guest]

oh yes thanks - I am thinking about Captain's Cove Marina - Approximately 9 miles or so up river

That would still be considered brackish water. 9 miles isn't far enough to get away from the salt.
Port Mann bridge is still brackish water.