Saltwater Edition but not really?

[RZ2_Surfer]

So I've been looking at a 2012 RZ2. My pool of boats to choose from is extremely limited because I have to have a saltwater capable boat. There is an RZ2 in fantastic condition, and it has the 'Saltwater Edition' label on it. However, when Tige sent me the build sheet, the options read as follows;

Salt Water Package: No
Salt Water Steering: Yes
Salt Water Flush Kit: No

Why would Tige label it an SE if it doesn't have all the salt water options? Anyone have any insight into this? I'm really hoping I'm missing something and the boat isn't disqualified for me.

Thanks!

[cruzinZ]

Does it have closed loop cooling system? I would never put a raw water boat into saltwater when there are better options out there for saltwater marine environment. Good luck hunting down the right boat for your needs.

[RZ2_Surfer]

Does it have closed loop cooling system? I would never put a raw water boat into saltwater when there are better options out there for saltwater marine environment. Good luck hunting down the right boat for your needs.

I believe the PCM ZR409 is closed loop by default, even on freshwater boats. But the difference is that there isn't a flush kit or a marine grade wiring harness. The boat is 4 hours from me so I'm not sure. We've been trying to get a marine survey on the boat but the water level is too low to float it.

[h2o-ski]

I think you are correct. A flush kit is not hard to plumb in if it does not have one. I have added one to both of the boats that I have owned. Not sure what you mean by marine grade as PCM is a marinizer and follows Coast Guard regulations and ABYC guidelines when it marinizes the engines.

[RZ2_Surfer]

I think you are correct. A flush kit is not hard to plumb in if it does not have one. I have added one to both of the boats that I have owned. Not sure what you mean by marine grade as PCM is a marinizer and follows Coast Guard regulations and ABYC guidelines when it marinizes the engines.

Could you explain more? They marinize all their engines?

Edit: Through some research, I'm understanding what you mean. So at least for the engine, the wiring harness should be good and I could always add a flush kit. But what about wiring throughout the rest of the boat? Would Tige have used tinned copper, sealed connectors, and the right insulation without the Saltwater Package being optioned?

[h2o-ski]

Sure, so almost all marine inboard engine suppliers, with the exception being Mercury Marine, take an engine from either Ford or GM and add all the equipment required to be used in a marine application. There is often collaboration between the engine builder and the marinizer to include special tunes, changes in wiring and changes in parts.

In this case PCM got a GM 6.0L truck engine and ecu from General Motors, and added the closed cooling, manifolds and all the other odds and ends. Then from there PCM sells the marnized engine as a package to the boat manufacturer.