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Originally posted by Capt Glenn View PostThe red can isn't bad. The green can is pretty messy.
Last edited by Das71198; 05-06-2021, 08:46 AM.
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Originally posted by twistedmidnite View PostIt's neither, it's a tracker trail star brand?? What steps do I need to do to the trailer?
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Originally posted by twistedmidnite View PostIt's neither, it's a tracker trail star brand?? What steps do I need to do to the trailer?
From what I can tell from the internet that is a tube frame painted trailer. I can tell you from experience that if you put it in saltwater 1 time the frame will rust out within a couple years.
The tubes are not sealed and saltwater gets inside the tubes where you can’t wash and they rust from the inside out
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Originally posted by bboswell View PostFrom what I can tell from the internet that is a tube frame painted trailer. I can tell you from experience that if you put it in saltwater 1 time the frame will rust out within a couple years.
The tubes are not sealed and saltwater gets inside the tubes where you can’t wash and they rust from the inside out
The saltwater getting in the tubing and causing rust from the inside is what gets you, happened to me and others I know. I would not put it in saltwater myself but if you do I’d suggest backing it in a freshwater lake a few times before I took it home.
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Originally posted by bboswell View PostFrom what I can tell from the internet that is a tube frame painted trailer. I can tell you from experience that if you put it in saltwater 1 time the frame will rust out within a couple years.
The tubes are not sealed and saltwater gets inside the tubes where you can’t wash and they rust from the inside out
If you're dead set on using your boat, find a boat launch with a lift/sling that puts your boat in the water so you don't dunk your steel trailer. If not, budget $3-5K for a new trailer within the next couple years
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Originally posted by Das71198 View PostIf the trailer is not Galvanized or Aluminum, I personally would not put it in Saltwater. I guess you could wash it off immediately after launching the boat. I have seen trailers like that have a severe amount of rust after 9 to 12 months or so. They will rust internally.
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Originally posted by Sackett View PostThis right here.
If you're dead set on using your boat, find a boat launch with a lift/sling that puts your boat in the water so you don't dunk your steel trailer. If not, budget $3-5K for a new trailer within the next couple years
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Originally posted by bboswell View PostFrom what I can tell from the internet that is a tube frame painted trailer. I can tell you from experience that if you put it in saltwater 1 time the frame will rust out within a couple years.
The tubes are not sealed and saltwater gets inside the tubes where you can’t wash and they rust from the inside out
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