Use this crap for cleaning in and around das boot...
http://www.shop.com/Gladiator_Salt_Remover%2C_gallon-35224080-p!.shtmlAnd we used to use Dawn dishwashing soap to remove the salt from the engine, just squirt about a tablespoon into the hose before hooking it up and firing off the motor, then turn the water on, it foams like a mother and flushes it out pretty good, also don't keep it running long enough to run "clear" and leave some soap in there, the soap will dry keeping stuff from rusting/corroding too bad.
Just remember to flush it out before you go to your favorite lake

The river racers start the race on the Lower Roge river at the harbor, salt blows....