What type of metal ? would it corode in under salt water
916358
es aluminio, no se oxida, pero si se trabara con la sal... is aluminum does not rust, but would lock with salt ...
708894
Yes, it can be used for salt water, it has sealed bearings. Just rinse it off with fresh water after you use it.
1865004
inside is bare metal so rust is an issue. ya so water would be a big problem.
2055483
Minn Kota makes a line that is designed for SeaWater. From my understanding, the propeller parts are designed to withstand the corrosive that salt does to a typical motor which this one is NOT designed to do. I wouldn't risk it.
697683
Call and ask-good people. I don't see why not the base metal is heavily treated. I am going on a cruise next week and be wearing it in the salt water pool. It shouldn't make a difference-the water is outside the unit. It's not like a boat engine.
70735
no the main body is cast it may corrode if used in salt water, but other than that it is all ok.
2240469
Have used mine for two months and see no problem. Sometimes salt water or areas near salt water can effect metal finishes.
369880
Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
746994
The only exposed metal part is the spring...still I would be reluctant to use it in a salt water system.
96188
I have only used it in freshwater, but don't see why it wouldn't work in saltwater. There is only a small bit of metal shaft that holds the propellers, and if rust is a concern than rinse it off after use. It will get wet inside during use, so have paper towel inside to absorb.
1743354
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.
1107774
I don't know if it can be used as a flotation device in the ocean. I have never submerged it in salt water. I don't think I would buy it or use it for that purpose at the risk of damaging it when proper flotation devices could be purchased for much cheaper.
871123
It appears to be bare metal not coated. It is a pewter type metal and so far has not corroded in a salt air environment.
58994
Salt air yes, salt water no. It appears to be powder coated tubular steel and synthetic mesh so air shouldn't have an effect. Subjected to immersion or soaking in salt water and steel eacts badly.
1124322
I haven't had any corrosion from my salt water pool. However, I do rinse the aquabot regularly & take it out of the pool when not in use.
416362
I have never used it in salt water, I suppose it could be used, my first thought would be the same as fishing reels. When I use rods and reels in salt water I always make an effort to clean and flush with fresh water prior to storing them. The metal frame would certainly be exposed to salt water, and would rust if neglected. The pontoons would fair much better, but would clean them as well after use in salt water.
1345907
Not sure, but we use very coarse sea salt crystals and have never had a problem.