LouC wrote:
Even though it's more expensive, the only electric brakes I'd use here are electric over hydraulic, they are made to be marine rated, the electric drums you can buy for trailers are really just RV brakes, and ultimately they will corrode. Raw cast iron, non stainless springs, etc.
Lou I think electric trailer brake technology for marine application has come a long way when it comes to corrosion resistance, and I agree the electric over hydraulic would be the way to go. Of course any brake system on any vehicle battles with corrosion and requires maintenance, but maybe not at the level that saltwater creates. I'm only boating in freshwater and do not foresee dipping my boat in saltwater anytime in the future...it's just too far away
I've thought about how cool it would be to trailer to Florida and shoot across to Bimini, but the thought of flying there and chartering a sailboat instead is just more appealing to me.I took this exert from an article online pertaining to this same issue:
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In the past, boat trailers relied heavily on surge brakes setups because it was thought that the electric brake components mounted in the wheel (the shoes, arms, magnet and related springs and parts) would rust quickly because they are constantly dipped in water when the boat is launched. Today, however, more marine trailer builders are installing electric brake systems because brake manufacturers have started offering corrosion-resistant brake components such as galvanized or stainless steel metal parts coupled with rare-earth magnets.