The problem is the inside of the tubes (if it's a tube steel frame). No
amount of rinsing is going to flush inside the tubes. I suppose you could
flush it at a fresh water ramp by dunking it a few times. It's not going to
rust out overnight, but it *will* rust out over a couple of seasons.
However, if you plan on replacing the trailer down the road, I'm with the
other guys... flush it the best you can, and don't worry about it.

--Mike


"JamesE" wrote in message
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Thanks, I will check the anodes. The trailer looks to be a painted
one, so I was wondering how long this would last in salt water if I
washed it very thoroughly every time? It is the original trailer from
a 1985 boat so it is not worth much though it appears to be in good
shape. Is there anything I can do to make it last longer? Like maybe
painting it with rustoleum paint. I would like it to last two seasons
and then I can buy a galvanized one because after buying the boat I
won't have much money to spend on a new trailer right away.