Are they galvanized or suitable for salt water use?
1101423
NO!!! THEY ARE NOT GALVANIZED!!! Thanks to John, Logan, bbqbob, and Powderman, I am stuck with this junk! Nowhere in the description of this product does it mention what kind of metal it is. I ordered this product based on these answers. Don't answer Questions when you don't have an informed answer!!!
1878394
I have no exprerience with salt water. I would read marketing materials or contact manufacturer..Good luck...
1714191
Can be used for either Fresh or Salt water. In salt water it can remove some trace elements which is good for salt water tanks. But is safe in either one.
162541
I have used a couple for years in the ocean because I live near saltwater, so if they can take those conditions, i'm sure freshwater won't hurt.
2147433
They hold up very well to salt water. As a precaution, when I wash my boat and trailer I rinse them. I am more than happy with them. Can not imagine going back to the old way of ratcheting.
708894
Yes, it can be used for salt water, it has sealed bearings. Just rinse it off with fresh water after you use it.
746994
The only exposed metal part is the spring...still I would be reluctant to use it in a salt water system.
75757
Mine have been used in mostly salt water for the last five months. I spray them off good after each use. Have not had any problems yet. A couple of seasons will tell the whole story.
554809
No problem with saltwater. Just make sure you keep any salt evaporation on the leds to a minimum.
1837457
It is made out of Stainless Steel so yes it is made for salt water. It will not rust and is of a standard size for most if not all fishing rods.
420709
Yes, it should do a good job. However, I don't know if it is resistant to salt water corrosion. You might want to clean it off and dry it before you put it back in storage.
1600013
I am not sure if the screws are galvanized but so far there is no rusting. It also is relatively steady. I use it to help walk over a 6 inch elevated wall on my terrace that I can't remove, with one ramp on each side. There is a gritty paint layer on the walking surface which helps against slipping. You should be aware that the paint job on these is terrible. The yellow paint on the sides started peeling off soon after I got it and was not painted on properly. The black part was painted over the yellow side rails in spots. It looks like it was painted by someone who didn't give a damn about the quality of the work they were doing. I sent one back due to the black part having waves in it from poorly done brush strokes, and the new one was a little bit better but still not ideal. The reason I kept them was this was the only ramp I could find that was adjustable, relatively inexpensive, that would work for my particular situation. Despite the paint issues, they do work well, but if you order one you may need to send it back if the quality is not up to your standards.
511340
Salt water and carbon steel is a bad combination. Stainless steel would serve you better in a salt water environment.
2240469
Have used mine for two months and see no problem. Sometimes salt water or areas near salt water can effect metal finishes.
2147431
I've had these on my 20' salt water trailer for 2 years now and they work perfectly. The Stainless Steel metal is a high grade and does not show any rust. 100% Stainless Steel!
2104786
I can safely say they are galvanized "metal". Not sure about steel verses tin or aluminum, but they are definitely metal and I would suggest that they are unlikely to burn under normal circumstances.
860203
I only use this anchor line in fresh water so I don't know if salt water would corrode the thimble or not. I imagine if you rinse it off in fresh water it should be fine.