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Bill Hinkel - Aug 15,2009
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Hello, everyone! I'm Bill, and I am new to all this. I have noticed that several owners of for sale Seareys state that their aircraft have never been in salt water. Since my intentions for my future Searey are to explore the San Juans in Washington and maybe even the Caribbean (can we do that in these aircraft as either a private pilot/experimental or sport pilot?), I'm wondering if salt water is such a bad thing for the plane. I notice John Spratt is heading to Washington for splashing around the San Juans.<br />Thanks in advance! I love the stories, photos and videos - they keep my passion alive!
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Thomas Alexander Bowden - Aug 15,2009
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I saw a damaged tubing from a elevator from a SeaRey that was in salt water. rusted a hole in the tubing. If your going to build the kit you'll need to coat the inside of all the tubing with linseed oil and paint every thing that shows out side. I would not put in salt water. You may want to look into the Super Petrel kit or LSA . Its built for salt water. No Aluminum, just fiberglass and wood spars in the wings.
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Dan Nickens - Aug 15,2009
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My first SeaRey, N220WT, is ten years old and has over 2100 hours of both fresh and salt water. I just completed an extensive inspection and it's doing fine, thanks. Our Australian friends operate almost exclusively in salt water. Yes, there is more maintenance required, but it's all doable. On the other hand, I would never put my Maule seaplane in salt water. There is a limit to what Ann is willing to pay for my habits!
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Randolph Palma - Aug 16,2009
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Dan...Wow,<br />You have a Searey AND a Maule Seaplane ?????<br />Now I know what the democrats are all fired up about !!!!!
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Dan Nickens - Aug 16,2009
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Until Speaker Pelosi gives up her 737, I'm not giving up my Maule, Randy! In the spirit of sharing and mutual pain, however, I am taking it off the amphib floats and putting it on wheels.
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Walt Bates - Aug 18,2009
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A slight correction, Dan. Her aircraft of choice is a Boeing 757. Someone of her loftiness wouldn't be caught dead in a lowly 737.
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Jim Moline - Aug 16,2009
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Bill,<br />here in Oz we are almost totally in salt water. It's almost impossible to find fresh water. SO; EVERY time we fly it's a serious washdown with detergent, followed by a rigorous regime of anti corrosion application, sprays, wipedowns, etc. Only takes about an hour, but gives you a great opportunity to VERY closly inspect your a/c on a regular basis.<br />In the last 6 years I have probably spent as much time 'cleaning' as i have flying. That's part of the love affair.
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Dan Nickens - Aug 16,2009
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You can explore the Bahamas in an experimental seaplane, Bill. If you check out the official Bahamas aviation web site under FAQ you'll find there is now a Standardized Validation for experimental aircraft. It's not big deal, but don't ask about seaplane operations. I have and they don't know. There are, however, seaplanes operating there (a picture of a Maule on amphibs is on the cover page). My stategy of 'don't ask again until told' has worked so far.
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Kenneth Leonard - Aug 16,2009
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Bill - I operated mine in the salt (tampa bay area) for a year without doing careful cleaning post flight. (OK, most of the time, without doing any cleaning other than landing in a fresh water lake) I ended up replacing lots of nuts and bolts because they looked rusty. Nothing expensive but it is cheaper to wash after each flight.
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ollie kennedy - Sep 01,2009
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Hello Bill and welcome! I agree with Dan, if you were going to operate exclusively in salt water it requires preparation of the airframe and alot more maintenance. As an A&P, with alot of Searey clients, I have seen alot. If you can, read my blog. I have a section relating to this matter. It is seareyman.blogspot.com
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