: I am very close to launching a cedar strip, after 400 plus hours,
: and there seems to be a lot of conflict as to not putting the
: boat in salt water, I live in San Diego,Ca and the fresh water
: areas are limited but the salt water areas are unlimited.
: concerns, precautions, advice as to how to clean or wash would
: be great????

Salt water is primarily where I paddle and my boats look great after nearly a decade of heavy use. I spray them down with a hose along with my gear at the end of the day. I'll add a coat to the finish about once every other year.

Spar varnish is intended for a salt water environment.

Eric M.