Docking in salt water for a week?

[TeenGee]

An option if you have time:

Post in thread 'Pump Isolation Valves'

Jan 2, 2025

I installed them in late October.
No problems. 1 trip to the keys and 180 mile trip over New Year.
I like the ability to flush the engines while still in the water.

• TeenGee

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[Neutron]

An option if you have time:

Post in thread 'Pump Isolation Valves'

Jan 2, 2025

I installed them in late October.
No problems. 1 trip to the keys and 180 mile trip over New Year.
I like the ability to flush the engines while still in the water.

• TeenGee

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His biggest issue is the painted trailer in the salt water and not being able to rinse thoroughly. If the inside of the frame doesn't get adequate salt out it will rot from the inside out.

 

[drewkaree]

There should be a few drainage hole locations on the frame of your trailer. You should be able to get a small hose in there, not sure about a tip to put on the end for spraying, but I'd bet you could fashion something out of a PVC cap or plug, and a few well-placed holes with a drill bit. If you can track down some of this stuff in a bucket, you could run a line with some compressed air, and shoot this in your frame rails, and this should help tremendously for the limited time you're going to be in salt water. Many use this on their undercarriage to help keep rust away in the northern areas where salt is a must on the roads to help remove snow and ice. My plan was to coat the underside of my new car, but physical issues have pushed it back to spring, and I've read more than a few reviews that this stuff should last for at least a season, with many claiming at least 2 seasons without any drop in performance

Surface Shield® Rust Protectant - B'laster Products

B’laster Surface Shield® is the longest lasting, Rust Protectant on the market. This unique formula is easy to apply and provides complete corrosion protection for all metal surfaces, equipment and moving parts. It’s the best defense in fighting rust. Features Extreme Moisture-Wicking Action...

blasterproducts.com

https://www.amazon.com/Blaster-128-SS-Surface-Shield-1-Gal/dp/B09HGL5R58?psc=1&pd_rd_w=C15ei&content-id=amzn1.sym.55c0153f-1fb7-42ff-8241-d1c0f3732289&pf_rd_p=55c0153f-1fb7-42ff-8241-d1c0f3732289&pf_rd_r=43RH3GY632KBSNK47KZ7&pd_rd_wg=fLlwU&pd_rd_r=32b7a4c4-4a02-427f-a58b-6e3cc0e4f514&ref_=sspa_dk_detail_1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM=

Home Depot should carry the spray cans, and you may be able to buy the bucket version as well, from them, not sure as I haven't checked since I bought the cans. Look on YouTube for guys doing this, you should be able to figure out a plan of attack pretty easily once you see how it's typically applied, and longevity per application.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

There should be a few drainage hole locations on the frame of your trailer. You should be able to get a small hose in there, not sure about a tip to put on the end for spraying, but I'd bet you could fashion something out of a PVC cap or plug, and a few well-placed holes with a drill bit. If you can track down some of this stuff in a bucket, you could run a line with some compressed air, and shoot this in your frame rails, and this should help tremendously for the limited time you're going to be in salt water. Many use this on their undercarriage to help keep rust away in the northern areas where salt is a must on the roads to help remove snow and ice. My plan was to coat the underside of my new car, but physical issues have pushed it back to spring, and I've read more than a few reviews that this stuff should last for at least a season, with many claiming at least 2 seasons without any drop in performance

Surface Shield® Rust Protectant - B'laster Products

B’laster Surface Shield® is the longest lasting, Rust Protectant on the market. This unique formula is easy to apply and provides complete corrosion protection for all metal surfaces, equipment and moving parts. It’s the best defense in fighting rust. Features Extreme Moisture-Wicking Action...

blasterproducts.com

https://www.amazon.com/Blaster-128-SS-Surface-Shield-1-Gal/dp/B09HGL5R58?psc=1&pd_rd_w=C15ei&content-id=amzn1.sym.55c0153f-1fb7-42ff-8241-d1c0f3732289&pf_rd_p=55c0153f-1fb7-42ff-8241-d1c0f3732289&pf_rd_r=43RH3GY632KBSNK47KZ7&pd_rd_wg=fLlwU&pd_rd_r=32b7a4c4-4a02-427f-a58b-6e3cc0e4f514&ref_=sspa_dk_detail_1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM=

Home Depot should carry the spray cans, and you may be able to buy the bucket version as well, from them, not sure as I haven't checked since I bought the cans. Look on YouTube for guys doing this, you should be able to figure out a plan of attack pretty easily once you see how it's typically applied, and longevity per application.

This looks like it might be useful at getting that blaster material up into the frame rails.

Amazon.com

 

[TommyMcK]

While continued use of a painted trailer in salt water isn't a great idea, the thing won't rot away after a single use. I've known plenty of people who do this from time to time with no ill effect. The one guy knew well who did this regularly treated the springs ahead of time, but were it me, I'd just make sure to wash it thoroughly and not lose sleep over it for a one time thing.

 

[Babin Farms]

Dunked my painted trailer in salt water a few times, left it sit a week before being able to rinse it down with no ill affects. Been using the same trailer for the past couple years in salt water every outing and it’s starting to rust in a few spot but with a good salt neutralizer and rinse after every outing it’s still getting the job done.

 

[Fastrat]

Here’s another option for coating inside of frame if you wanna go that route..

Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Rust Prevention Aerosol

Destroys rust hiding inside the chassis, rocker panels and pillars so it won't rust through

www.eastwood.com

 

[tdonoughue]

Here’s another option for coating inside of frame if you wanna go that route..

Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Rust Prevention Aerosol

Destroys rust hiding inside the chassis, rocker panels and pillars so it won't rust through

www.eastwood.com

Ooh, looks like that would be a job. Anyone tried that on one of our trailer frames? I wonder if there are enough holes that the hose that comes with this will work.

And each can covers 10 ft^2. Also wondering how many cans for an entire trailer. Thinking it has to be on the order of 6 (WAG without measurement...)?

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Here’s another option for coating inside of frame if you wanna go that route..

Eastwood Internal Frame Coating Rust Prevention Aerosol

Destroys rust hiding inside the chassis, rocker panels and pillars so it won't rust through

www.eastwood.com

Looks like a good product, I like that it has zinc in it. Coating the inside of the frame rails is one of those things one should do when they first get their boat, or at least at the end of the first season, I’m sure everything has to be dry before it is applied.

The website states three cans to do a complete truck frame so I’d think three to four cans should be ample for a boat trailer. One may have to add some holes on the frame rails to make the 24” tube / spray nozzle work unless the tubing could be sources in a longer length.