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Starter, wiring was not under water. Batteries only partially submerged, gas tanks as well. Motor is outboard and safe... my main concern is getting it dry now, I think. It took on a lot of water... how long should I wait before taking it out to the lake to test? I would think anything wooden...
How long should I let things dry before taking it out in the water? I'm going to leave it outside in the sun tomorrow but will try to get out to get a dehumidifier and pull it in to the garage as well tomorrow. Thank you so much for your help!
New boat owner here and I waited a month to get title/tags legal so I could use it. Thought the cover was waterproof but no.... lifted it today to charge batteries and it's full of water because the drain plug was in and I didn't know. I mean even covering fuel tank top and batteries... what do...