Stainless Steel or Galvanized U-Bolts For Boat Trailer in Saltwater
Question:
what kind of bolts should i use on aluminum boat trailer SS or galvanized ? boat is used in saltwater.
asked by: Clayton A
Expert Reply:
Thanks for the question Clayton, and definitely go with stainless steel U-bolts over galvanized for saltwater. Stainless steel is going to last longer than galvanized in that environment so it's the better option. Here are the options for stainless steel U-bolts depending on the size you need:
- 3" Long x 3-1/8" Wide: CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel # CE15502A
- 3" Long x 4-1/8" Wide: CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel # CE15504A
- 4" Long x 3-1/8" Wide: CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel # CE15503A
- 4" Long x 2-1/8" Wide: CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel # CE15501A
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel - 3" Long x 3-1/8" Wide x 7/16" Diameter - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/8 Inch Wide
- 7/16 Inch Diameter
- Stainless Steel
- 3 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel - 4" Long x 3-1/8" Wide x 7/16" Diameter - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 3-1/8 Inch Wide
- 7/16 Inch Diameter
- Stainless Steel
- 4 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel - 3" Long x 4-1/8" Wide x 7/16" Diameter - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 4-1/8 Inch Wide
- 7/16 Inch Diameter
- Stainless Steel
- 3 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith U-Bolt - Stainless Steel - 4" Long x 2-1/8" Wide x 7/16" Diameter - Qty 1
- Boat Trailer Parts
- U-Bolts
- 2-1/8 Inch Wide
- 7/16 Inch Diameter
- Stainless Steel
- 4 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
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