"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.



I had a brand new enameled trailer back in 1984. After one season's use in
salt water the paint started to blister.
Could you sell that trailer to someone staying on freshwater lakes and apply
the proceeds to a new (or 2nd hand) galvanized trailer?