First, let us explain to you about a few bad things that salt can do to your boat. For example, did you know that salt can permanently stain window glass if you leave it on long enough? Yes, it can. Salt actually has several negative effects on anything it comes in contact with. First, you already know that it is corrosive to metals. What you’re less likely to be aware of is that it is also corrosive to boat finishes of all kinds, including gel coat. That’s why the finish on your hull sides, which does not get much sun, also deteriorates as though it were getting the full dose of ultra violet, this is called oxidation. But when salt dries into crystals, it’s also abrasive, just like sand. Call San Diego yacht works now, let us handle the dirty work.