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Old 02-04-2004, 09:36 AM
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Default Re: Choosing a new trailer

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There is not much you can do about the springs rusting especially when in the saltwater environment [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] With proper care you should get at least 10 years out of them. They can be bought for approx. $25-$30 each when needed.

In the interim, I go to Kmart and get the "Rust-proofing / Rubberized Undercoating Spray" from the auto dept. Approx $4.00 a can. Two cans will do it!. Make sure the springs are dry and spray the $hit out of them. You can use a throw away brush and dab some in the tight areas. Use a piece of cardboard as a backdrop, a drop cloth and throw away gloves as the stuff splatters everywhere [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]. I double coat the axels also. Seems to hold up about 2 years. You also can get this stuff called "Trailer Coate" which is quite expensive but works extremely well. Boater's World and West Marine carries it [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I would highly recommend that you bite the bullet and replace the "U Bolts" and all others with Stainless before they rust up and give you real trouble. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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