I have a 2009 Venture 3 axle aluminum beam trailer (Formula 311, 9,000#). I'm in Florida (salt water) and my leaf springs look pretty rusty. I am looking for recommendations for three axle sets (total of six leafsprings) that are 25" on center (front to back bolt) with six leafs each.
Are there composites (or some other optional salt water compatible materials) that would be better in my application/location?
Brand, Material, Vendor/Supplier???
Thanks,
Tom

Any first hand experience with:
Libra:
Trailer Parts Outlet:

Any first hand experience with:
Libra:

Trailer Parts Outlet:

UPDATE...local trailer shop/expert says the leafs are fine, just surface rust, etc...
He recommends (since I want to do something to extend their life) Ospho and spray undercoating...BUT they are really good to go for a few more years. Thanks for listening!

I was going to say... they look okay to me.

If you want to go the easy route, those springs will soak up used motor oil like crazy. Roll over some plastic to protect the ground from drips, then use a disposable paint brush to apply. Works great and free.

Great idea...and I always have a lot of used oil around!
Ps-Gary GLENAMY says hello.

TonZ your boat better be immaculate or you have serious competition for best 311 on forum. How is your project comming?

Hey Gary!

Tom’s got me beat for sure though for being all original interior etc mine’s not bad! He’s got probably the nicest 311 out there. Sweet boat for sure - a definite positive outcome from the storm damage situation!

Project-wise… she’s running. Still working out some bugs but getting there. Lots of power! Acceleration from 40 to 70 was surprising. That was with little trim and solid three-foot swell. Oil temp at 190 and coolant at 180 turning about 4700. Haven’t even let her really have it yet. She’s put away for the season now. Might be looking at a set of Konrad drives after the new year (if they’re still available).

You all have fun down there!!

You guys are way too kind...BUT I keep trying! Gary as a sweet deal down in Destin. TomZ, I am sure your fine tuning will lead to a great/fast wave-crushing 311. We nosed out into the Gulf with Gary's 242 and the next day in my 311...Perdido Pass was "angrier" than Destin.

If you want a good rustproofing coating try to find the PB Blaster surface shield. I saw it reviewed on youtube and it looked impressive....then i happened to find it at my local Harbor freight store then again later that week at Menards (its a hardware store like Home Depot if not familiar with them)
I bought a can and sprayed a bunch of parts on my Avalanche....two months later its still holding strong...seems to be a waxy coating and they claim it creeps into cracks/crevices etc....