06-Dec-2006: After a little more than two years of use on the first set, we installed our second set of Sharkskin electric brakes. We replaced the stock steel adjusters with stainless steel units from Nexmar. Also, we are now rinsing the brakes for at least 1 minute with fresh water and Salt-away after every trip, then driving the trailer around and braking heavily to dry the drums and shoes before putting the boat away.

As noted earlier, we also have separate flushing attachments for the right and left brakes, because the earlier setup (which flushed both brakes from a single line) resulted in the brake farthest from the hose bib not receiving adequate water pressure for a good rinse.     More >>>

One of the Fulton Bearing protectors was damaged from hub overheating when the brakes stuck. Rather than replace just one with the same brand, we decided to try a different brand. Went with Valley Industries #53790.

These protectors are chrome over steel instead of stainless, and look identical to the Fulton's, except that these units also have grease weep holes to prevent overpressuring the grease seals.

Our Carlisle bias-ply tires lasted for about 6 years. In May, 2007, the right tires developed a large bubble on the inside sidewall. We decided to bite the bullet and replace the tires with some quality radials, in this case, the Goodyear Marathon radial trailer tires.