Can this go in Salt water?
1731904
Salt water is not good for the electronic components inside the boat if they get wet.
1731905
Salt water will corrode the components as stated in the manual. I havent tried
1423440
I would say yes. I use it in a salt water swimming pool, but have not used it in the ocean. The device is sealed and should not let in any water, salt or otherwise. If you are worried about effect of salt remaining on the surface and drying out there, wash it off after use. Additionally, the instructions coming with the device do not contraindicate use in salt water.
1860824
Why certainly it can be operated in salt water as well as brackish water. Be prepared for earlier motor failure as well as other water contacted part failure. It is not specificly designed to operate in salt, but will operate in water no less. They do leak and water does get inside, then the corrosion will begin.
1916081
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.
896712
Probably, but not salt-proof. Just be sure to rinse it in fresh water soon after snorkelling. Then dry it well.
254871
I don't think you'd have any issues with using this on salt water in regards to if the material could handle salt. However, I would NEVER take it out into the ocean or any place with excessive waves, swells, drifts or any turbulence. It has nearly no steering, especially without the skeg. We use it on some rough lake water occasionally but its a workout to get it moving. I would not recommend taking it out into the ocean unless you want to get lost at sea.
1390740
Definitely. I have only used it for saltwater but it would serve well in freshwater too.
1247340
I have never used it in a salt water environment. Since there are no metal parts I don't see how it woiuld rust. The double action is fantastic and the unit is very durable
1510414
I`m using mine in saltwater and it seems to be working well. Of course I clean it with fresh water after each use.
1714985
Yes. Absolutely. You will need to rinse it off with fresh water. As you know salt water will corrode it if it is not cleaned after each use.MarineHQ
369880
Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
111595
This can be used in salt water. It's probably geared more for people intending to use it at the beach in salt water than in a pool. Just follow the instructions and soak it in fresh water after your trip to the beach. Be sure not to open the rubber seals while it is still wet.
1661933
I'm not sure how it is in salt water. What I can tell you is that you have to have a very deep tank and that the motor is prone to failing and leaking everywhere! I would not recommend this product or this brand. The company is not helpful at all.
909553
Hi :I have a fresh water aquarium.... not sure about salt water... Look it up on google... Sorry Happy new Year
1907558
I've read that as long as it's not in direct sunlight, and you rinse any salt water off, it should be fine. You just don't want to winter it like that.
1091637
It should be okay in fresh water, though I'm curious why you'd want to do this. I wouldn't submerge this in a brackish or salt water aquarium.It is made of chrome/nickel (not sure which) plated brass and should hold up well against corrosion, in theory. However, I think that in most situations it would be a lot more convenient if left in an accessible spot outside of the tank.
192932
It can. But it is not recomended. If used in saltwater you should remove the propeller and the shaft. Use a pipe cleaner inside the shaft housing. Then reoil with white litheom grease. Alot of work, but if you don t do this after a saltwater run. It will rust a the shaft will seize up. I trashed one in saltwater. I no longer run in saltwater at all.