Im considering purchasing a 18 ft aluminum bass boat and I will need to store it outside in the winter here in Michigan. I was told that the trailer will rust far more quickly if it is parked on grass compared to a patch of gravel or rocks. Is there truth to this?

 

Thanks!!!

Not sure about the grass or gravel thing but if you go with a galvanized trailer, neither of us will be around to see it if it ever does rust.

A-Jay 

 

Road salt will do worse for the trailer than anything. My trailer is stored outside year round. The only rust I have is on the side/guide bunks

Thank you both. The boat has the original trailer that is not galvanized. Just a bit worried about rust is all.

 

44 minutes ago, Kyle8k said:

Thank you both. The boat has the original trailer that is not galvanized. Just a bit worried about rust is all.

 

BTW, I'm in Chicago. I get the same weather you get.

1 hour ago, Kyle8k said:

Thank you both. The boat has the original trailer that is not galvanized. Just a bit worried about rust is all.

 

If you do periodic maintenance, clean off any rust you see and touch up the paint, it will last a long time.

My grandad's Jon boat trailer finally rusted apart after sitting on grass since 1967. So I guess maybe it's something to worry about in 50 years.