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Salt Slayer for cleaning salt build-up off your Boat
Salt build-up is a pain in the 'you-know-what' for all us boat owners. As the editor of boatplace.com.au I can actually vouch for the Salt Slayer. I purchased one of these handy, lightweight little units at the 2009 Sanctaury Cove International Boat Show and have been using it regularly. Water access at my marina berth is difficult, so the Salt Slayer lives aboard my Maxum - tucked away in the head when not in use. It plugs straight into the 12 volt socket at the helm and I can manouvre it anywhere around the boat, easy!
Salt Slayer - a versatile 12V washer to clean the salt off your boat
With Salt Slayer, you can wash your boat in less than two buckets of water - and it complies with water restrictions! Sick of having to sit in commercial car wash queues? Perhaps your yacht is on a mooring with no access to fresh water? Maybe you take long fishing trips and need a way to wash down away from home. Introducing Salt Slayer, a new 12V pressure washer designed to go tough on salt and easy on water. The compact unit comprises a 13 litre tank so you can carry the water anywhere. One fill of the tank provides 10 minutes of pressurised water. This means an average boat can be washed in just two buckets of water. What's more, because Salt Slayer is not connected to mains water it complies with water restrictions if you use tank or recycled water anywhere in Australia.
Salt Slayer, from the makers of the Car Cube 12V pressure washer, has been modified for the marine market. An earmuff adaptor has been added for outboard flushing, pressure has been improved from 130psi to up to 150psi, a filter basket has been added to capture debris from impure water and the pump diaphragm material has been enhanced to provide some chemical resistance. Also included is an adapter to attach the washer directly to your boat battery. An oceanesque name and a classic nautical colour make Salt Slayer a neat addition to any fisherman's kit.
Salt Slayer is completely different from your average pressure washer. Its unique high pressure, low flow pump makes it at least 400 per cent more efficient than other washers. One 13L fill of Salt Slayer will provide 10 minutes of continuous cleaning at up to 150psi. Substitutes require 30-180L or more to clean a boat. Unlike alternatives Salt Slayer is portable. It does not require 240V to operate, rather, it is powered by a 12V power cord that plugs into a boat or car's accessory port or 12V battery pack. This means boat owners can have portable pressurised water on the boat, at the ramp or at the marina. An added feature is the ability to add Salt Slayer Solution to the washer. Not only does this neutralize the harmful effects of salt, but also places a protective coating on the surface. Safe to use on fiberglass, trailers and clears, the product is the perfect compliment to the portable washer for those who love to give their boat the full pamper. The solution is available in 1 and 4 litre packs and sold separately.
A typical hose uses between 10 - 20 Litres a minute - even with a trigger nozzle attached. Salt Slayer presents the most efficient alternative allowing a small boat to be washed with less than 20 litres. "Salt Slayer's the ideal portable cleaning companion for any marine application," said business owner, Cameron Bean. "Ten minutes is ample time to clean an average boat; and, because Salt Slayer is portable, users don't need access to a tap. No more guilt about rinsing your outboard with drinking water. It's the most water efficient way to protect your gear from the corrosive effects of salt," says Bean. "People love being able to wash down the trailer and boat and rods at the ramp, before it takes hold," Bean added.
Salt Slayer is a portable 12V pressure washer. Its 6m hose and 5m power cord means users can get to the top and the bottom of most cleaning jobs. Users can fill at home and wash down by the beach or out bush. It is ideal for boat and trailer rinse down, moored yachts, fishing, kayaks, jet skis, camping, 4WDs, caravans, small trucks, car washing, outdoor adventure, mountain and motor bike riding. And because the unit is not connected to mains water and can use tank or recycled water it is legal for use with water restrictions. Salt Slayer has the nationally recognised Smart Approved Water Mark for equipment that demonstrates low water usage. Salt Slayer is available for a RRP of $169. For further information e-mail Cameron Bean at
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Salt Removal for Boats - salt build-up is a continual battle for boat owners and you cannot underestimate the dollar value of damage done over time to your vessel. At boatplace, we would like to hear from you boating enthusiasts who have tried different products and can suggest them for everyone's benefit.
Salt-X Salt Wash
From my experience I have found the simplest and most economical way to maintain my charter boat and outboard, trailer, 4x4 and the rental equipment is to use the Salt-X products which neutralises the corrosive salt then dries to leave a sacrificial non oily wax on the surface between uses which keeps all my plant corrosion free and reliable. Yes, I was sceptical when I was first introduced to Salt-X over 15 years ago, however, I elected to use the product and gauge the results. The outcome was remarkable, not only was there no trace of salt after each application, my maintenance costs dropped and reliability rose because of no salt damage.What did I do to achieve this result? I will start with the outboards as it is always of concern due to the high repair and replacement costs. Using the flush plug below the cowling I used the Salt-X brass siphon mixer which was fitted into the garden hose then to the flush plug. I turned on the water and allowed it to run through, keeping medium water pressure. Then I placed the siphon pickup tube in the Salt-X concentrate solution allowing it the be sucked up into the hose then through the engine cooling galleries. Once all the Salt-X was drawn into the motor I then disconnected the hose and left the Salt-X in the cooling galleries to neutralise the salt. That's it!
At the 300 hour service the leg was dropped off and the galleries were inspected for corrosion and salt build-up. No salt could be found in the galleries or on the thermostats. In fact it was difficult to tell the difference from the new replacement thermostats and the old ones. The top of the gearbox had no corrosion and the marine mechanic showed me the areas that normally corrode and he too was astounded at the absence of salt corrosion damage. In short the outboard was salt-damage free. The trailer was given a quick hose and using an eight litre garden pressure sprayer with a Salt-X mix I sprayed the trailer and brakes to neutralise the salt.
The boat can be rinsed the same way and then coated with Salt-X however after having a boat load of passengers I used the Buster 50 and a soft hair broom to wash down the seats, clears, fiberglass, stainless steel; the whole boat got the treatment and then rinsed off as Buster 50 has a detergent additive in with the Salt-X.
Easy? Yes it is. Effective? Absolutely! Compare the purchase price and repair costs of your boat and toys to the two to three dollars per boat trip to keep your boat pristine. Salt-X is as cheap as chips. The same process can be applied to inboards with raw water and heat exchange systems with the same results. Depending on the configuration of your particular unit a simple modification can deliver Salt-X into the salt cooling system. Fishing equipment is easy. Simply spray down your rod, reel, line and lures with Salt-X allow to dry and store away. If you have corrosion build up on your reel already mix up a bath of Salt-X at twice the normal ratio and soak your reel overnight. Inspect in the morning and if clean let reel dry out completely before storing or using. If you need more time for the corrosion to be removed return to the Salt-X bath until clean.
Salt-X will remove salt from any surface. So for those of you with sailing vessels and motor cruisers it takes no time at all to whip around the boat and spray Salt-X on your metal fittings and fixtures to keep them salt free and reliable. This maintenance program will save you water while you are on extended trips away from port yet allows you to keep the boat's fittings in top condition.
To treat your outboard with Salt-X you need a bottle of Salt-X Concentrate and a Salt-X Brass flushing Unit. Make up a short length of garden hose 30 to 45cm with a female snap fitting on each end, this fits one end to the siphon mixer and the other end to the flush fitting or ear muffs on your outboard. The siphon unit has the necessary fittings included to fit the garden hose couplings. Start the water flow and once the tell tale starts to squirt allow the siphon to deliver the Salt-X to your cooling galleries. Just remember to rinse the siphon unit with fresh water once the job is done, as this stops the build up of Salt-X concentrate in the unit which can stop the siphon unit from working.
A garden pressure sprayer is ideal to deliver Salt-X to your boat trailer or as a method of application on your larger vessels. All that is needed is a quick spray of Salt-X to the salty surface to control the salt build up. For large vessels the Siphon unit can be used through a garden hose to allow you to treat an entire vessel with Salt-X or Buster 50 through your hose and allow you to neutralise the salt build up in very little time at all. One large shipping company reduced the cleaning time from eight hours to two hours on one of their small cruise liners by treating the vessel with Buster 50. The labour saving alone was a huge cost saving to the company. Not to mention the extended life of the boats finish and faster turn around.
I have always believed 'a stitch in time saves nine' and Salt-X certainly fits the bill for marine equipment. If you are proud of your vessel's appearance or conscious of maintenance costs, then Salt-X should be part of your regular corrosion prevention.
You can phone Salt-X for advice on 0419 775 177 as the staff are keen for you to enjoy the benefits from using the product.
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Boat Cleaning & Detailing is a section for support services including boat cleaning and detailing, hull and deck cleaning including waxing, polishing and cutting and polishing services, as well as hull anti-fouling and suppliers of anti-foul, wax and polish products. If your business repairs and services boat engines and you also offer cleaning & detailing, then this section is an additional avenue to advertise your business.
12V washer for the marine market enables boaties to wash - anywhere
With Salt Slayer, you can wash your boat in less than two buckets of water - and it complies with water restrictions! Sick of having to sit in commercial car wash queues? Perhaps your yacht is on a mooring with no access to fresh water? Maybe you take long fishing trips and need a way to wash down away from home. Introducing Salt Slayer, a new 12V pressure washer designed to go tough on salt and easy on water. The compact unit comprises a 13 litre tank so you can carry the water anywhere. One fill of the tank provides 10 minutes of pressurised water. This means an average boat can be washed in just two buckets of water. What's more, because Salt Slayer is not connected to mains water it complies with water restrictions if you use tank or recycled water anywhere in Australia. Read more about the Salt Slayer
Salt Rinse - products available for salt removal on boats.
Salt-X Rinse
AFTER 28 YEARS OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE marine industry I think I have heard every home spun remedy on methods to stop the salt in the sea water from destroying your boat, outboard, trailer, 4x4, fishing and diving equipment. Put simply you either need to coat your marine gear with a non-corrosive coating to create a barrier to salt which in most cases is messy and unsightly or remove the corrosive salt to break the corrosion process or a combination of the two.
This information is courtesy of Jen Harris at Salt-X Australia.
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