If I recall correctly (and I may not...)
I think fiberglas springs were used on Corvettes (?)
and the wonderfull Chevy Astro Van.
The Astro springs would be at least in the ballpark of
what's needed for a boat. There may be mounting issues,
but it would surely tame the corrosion issue.

"Chip"


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 17:29:38 -0500 in rec.boats, Harry Krause penned
the following thoughts:



Aluminum instead of galvanized, stainless disc brakes, and torsion bar
instead of springs.

Ditto on the aluminum trailer.... however I'd opt for springs and
realize that they will need to be replaced about every 5 years...

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