Can this be used in salt water as well?
1860821
Probably. I only ran mine in a freshwater lake, however. Not sure how saltwater may affect the motor or other mechanism.
1860822
it isn't made for that but you could run it in your bathtub afterward to rinse it out
1860823
I use it in freshwater but I don't see any reason why it would not work in a marine environment. Just make sure you rinse with freshwater after each use.
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.
329707
I have used this in both salt water and chlorinated water. I just rinse it with fresh water when done and fully extend it without locking any sections to let it dry.
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
657770
Although its not recommended, you can use in salt water as long as you rinse all the metal componets after use with freshwater. You must take off the prop and spray water in there to make sure te metal doesnt rust. Ive use my 45lb minn kota over 20 times in the salt water and rinse it after and she still works fine rust free.
1442878
Yes, there would be no issue with using it with a salt water pool. The only thing would be that you would need to use a Scalewatcher 5 star unit due to the fact that it is outside. You cannot use the 3 star for outdoor use.
1648549
No it can not be used in salt water, it works excellent but if you bow mount it you have to turn the control head around on the shaft this info is not in the instruction they asume you are useing it on the transum of the boat.
1812542
Not for saltwater use, you can use it but you got to clean it thoroughly. The inshore Abu's the less expensive ones are called the Orra's. The Orra so are not that much but made for saltwater ,hope this helps.
1263294
I am sure it could, but not sure how long it may last. The materials may not withstand the salt, and the movement of the parts would probably get messed up with deposits that would form on them.
1876127
I think it's intended for freshwater, given the size of the reel (6 weight), but just like most reels nowadays, it would probably be fine in the saltwater as long as you rinse it off in freshwater at the end of the day.
1198415
It can but the one for salt water has different seal that can handle the salt if you rinse it aff after use in salt water it would be ok
1714191
Can be used for either Fresh or Salt water. In salt water it can remove some trace elements which is good for salt water tanks. But is safe in either one.
1442548
We bought ours to use in salt water, we have only had it three months, so far so good.
149983
Yes but not recemended for salt water sorry for the delay best for fresh water
1072075
It is very strong and lightweight. Seems to be made from stainless steel and aluminum but I don't know for sure. We use it in rocks and mud. I think it would be fine in salt water, maybe rinse it off after with fresh water.
1095071
I use mine in saltwater all the time, in the Gulf of Mexico. I try to heavily rise with freshwater after each use and shoot a little wd-40 in it. It's not as smooth as the day i bought it, but for an inexpensive combo it works fine.
329708
Haven't used it in salt water, it is painted metal. Might want to look for something PVC. I've seen something that is clear as well.
1714986
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