> We don't want to live right > on > or very near saltwater because we've heard that proximity rusts cars > quickly. Ashton/Leska, don't discount living on or near the ocean due to rusting cars. I've lived on salt water for 28 years. In fact, the water is within 50ish feet of where I park my cars. I've had a Honda Accord for 12 years with no rust whatsoever, and a Toyota 4x4 for 17 years, and the only rust is related to throwing things in the bed that bang up the paint and exposs raw metal (no bed liner). However, things like brass tarnish quickly, exterior light fixtures corrode quickly, and the house needs painting more frequently (every 10 years or so) due to frequent salty winds battering the paint job. But, the corrosion is cheap and quick to fix (and preventable, but I employ my maintenance time elsewhere). BTW - the salt used on roads during the winter will rust your car FAR faster than just living near the ocean (at least, that's been my observation). Anyway, before you discount living on or near salt water, do some more research for your specific area and the salinity of the water you'd be on. It might change your mind. Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu May 22 2003 - 05:29:58 PDT
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