Trailering vs docking...

[phatdaddy]

Amen to what spare said. I pretty much do what he does every trip, except the trim assy soap and water. I noticed 2 years ago my trim motor was getting rusty, since then I hit real good with the salt away, but just buying a little time. Funny, on my 84 & 94 Mercs,never saw a spec of rust. Not so on the 2014.

If you want to see corrosion, go to Born Again Boaters on YouTube. He works at a marina in the keys

[bgreene]

Another option ….
1. buy a house on the water with a near perfect location to where you want to use the boat.
2. Have a dock with boat lift installed so you can keep it “ out of water”
3. Have fresh water line connection so you can rinse the boat off after each use and flush motor.