Hi All!
I have been mostly lurking the forum over the last couple of years. My Wife and I have an 89 wing keel boat on the stock single-axle painted steel trailer. We've been using the boat in New Mexico, but will soon be moving to Florida's Space Coast. The boat has seen 100% fresh water use (as reported by previous owners) and the trailer looks great.
On to my question -- We're under the impression that the trailer will not last long with regular use in salt water. I have a quote request out with Triad for a replacement, but I'm not expecting it to be cheap. It seems like finding a replacement galvanized or aluminum trailer might be wise before putting this one in salt water, but if there is not much of a second-hand market for the painted steel trailers I might just go with it for now. Any idea how long mine would last with regular salt use? Any other recommendations?
Thanks!
Andy
I have been mostly lurking the forum over the last couple of years. My Wife and I have an 89 wing keel boat on the stock single-axle painted steel trailer. We've been using the boat in New Mexico, but will soon be moving to Florida's Space Coast. The boat has seen 100% fresh water use (as reported by previous owners) and the trailer looks great.
On to my question -- We're under the impression that the trailer will not last long with regular use in salt water. I have a quote request out with Triad for a replacement, but I'm not expecting it to be cheap. It seems like finding a replacement galvanized or aluminum trailer might be wise before putting this one in salt water, but if there is not much of a second-hand market for the painted steel trailers I might just go with it for now. Any idea how long mine would last with regular salt use? Any other recommendations?
Thanks!
Andy
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