The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Removing Rust From Trailer https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:51:02 +0000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:27:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31436 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : Black Max wrote:Total cost...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003609&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003609 Author: Moki Marko
Subject: 31436
Posted: 23 Sep 2011 at 11:27pm

Originally posted by Black Max Black Max wrote:

Total cost was $3,700 - the trailer was a Tandem Hosking for a 605 Buccaneer.

If you're considering a re-galv my suggestion would be to do it sooner rather than later for maximum effect. 

 

Will try a post a photo when I work out how to do it!



Im thinking for $3,700 I'd get a whole new 'A' frame and bolt all the other bits to it, most of which I've replaced at some stage - might even get an alloy one for that - the axles and hitch are always going to be steel anyway
]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:27:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003609&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003609 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : Rare breed those metallurgistsFor...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003513&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003513 Author: Got-ya
Subject: 31436
Posted: 23 Sep 2011 at 8:44pm

Rare breed those metallurgistsLOL For the short time frame that a trailer is in the water your electrical system is the least of your problems. In box trailers bad drainage is the biggest killer imo. If water can get in then it all needs to be able to drain out or no amount of fresh water will save it. Why is the bottom of a V in a cross member the first to rust? because thats where the salt water stayed longest. ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:44:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003513&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003513 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : Had an interesting discussion...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003453&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003453 Author: Quo vardis
Subject: 31436
Posted: 23 Sep 2011 at 7:21pm

Had an interesting discussion with a Metallurgisttoday about boat trailer corrosion and different materials.
His key points, make sure that your trailer is well earthed to the tow vehicle, and avoid using dissimilar metals, even SS bolts can cause accelerated corrosion of the area around the bolts.
 
 
]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:21:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003453&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003453 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : Total cost was $3,700 - the trailer...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003046&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003046 Author: Black Max
Subject: 31436
Posted: 23 Sep 2011 at 8:58am

Total cost was $3,700 - the trailer was a Tandem Hosking for a 605 Buccaneer.

If you're considering a re-galv my suggestion would be to do it sooner rather than later for maximum effect. 

 

Will try a post a photo when I work out how to do it!

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:58:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1003046&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1003046 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : damn - thought you mite say that. ...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002895&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002895 Author: Moki Marko
Subject: 31436
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 9:03pm

damn - thought you mite say that.

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:03:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002895&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002895 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : Moki Marko wrote:I&#039;m sure...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002890&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002890 Author: Got-ya
Subject: 31436
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 9:00pm

Originally posted by Moki Marko Moki Marko wrote:

I'm sure regalved trailers look very nice - buuut I'd really like to know, are you going to get another 10 years out of it?
 
 
 
Yes, as long as it is well sand basted and regalved before the corosion is to bad then a ten year life extension is to be expected. Trouble is most people put the job off until its not worth fixing ( Will  do it next winter LOL)
]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002890&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002890 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : Just re galled my 6mtr trailer,massive...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002886&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002886 Author: of2fsh
Subject: 31436
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 8:56pm

Just re galled my 6mtr trailer,massive job....replaced every nut and bolt,got a wicked deal on the re galv but still cost $1000,replaced the tires,tow ball hitch,bearings and rubber buffer on pedistool and all u bolts...if you hunt around u can save lots ,especially on stainless nuts etc....worst part of regalv was re tapping all the threads]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:56:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002886&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002886 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : My trailer is just comming up...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002867&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002867 Author: Yoti
Subject: 31436
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 8:25pm

My trailer is just comming up 30 yrs old had it regalved about 9 yrs ago no sign of new rust on it yet, they test  drilled the box section at the time to check the thickness of the steel and for internal rust before the job was done. The winch pillar had  been replaced earlier as it was too thin walled
]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:25:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002867&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002867 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : I&#039;m sure regalved trailers...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002838&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002838 Author: Moki Marko
Subject: 31436
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 7:28pm

I'm sure regalved trailers look very nice - buuut I'd really like to know, are you going to get another 10 years out of it?]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:28:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002838&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002838 <![CDATA[Removing Rust From Trailer : MaxCan i ask how much it cost...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31436&PID=1002829&title=removing-rust-from-trailer#1002829 Author: Daggy1
Subject: 31436
Posted: 22 Sep 2011 at 7:03pm

Max
Can i ask how much it cost you.
I have a similar situation with my trailer, tossing up between a new one or a regalv.
It is for a 4.8m bucanner.
T
 
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