What material is it made from? I live near the water &amp; am concerned about rusting &amp; durability.
802074
No need to worry about RUST. It's made of a heavy durable PLASTIC. The first one we had lasted for about 20 years., before one of the parts failed, so we ordered a second one. That's how we learned about the "part that failed", called the company, and they sent us a replacement part promptly FREE OF CHARGE. We now have two that work, and will probably sell one of them in the Spring. (o:
218221
All of the parts are heavy grade plastic. You shouldn't have any rust problems.
494385
It appears to be galvanized....I have to store my boat outside and this has not rusted or corroded. It has only been exposed to fresh water.
2223815
We live in Western a Washington and take it to the beach. It comes with a chrome plated finish and we haven't seen any rust yet (2 years old) but we mainly use it for camping.
1158684
We live in Florida, so it is humid here too. So far it has not rusted at all. It is working out for me.
738294
It looks like steel to me. I seem to remember something on the tag about rust-proofing, too.
664631
It is made of some sort of metal. Very sturdy. It could be used outside. We are in the middle of moving so I can't look at it. I don't recall that it has anchors to cement it in though. Also not sure if it would rust. We love it though and has definitely been a great buy for us.
1012144
Mine hasn't rusted any and I haul kayaks with it after they have been in salt water. It is exposed to the salt air on the FL coast as well. I do wash it after use and it is stored in a shed. If the powder coating gets chipped it will start to rust. It is mild steel and thick, it would take a long long time before it became a structural issue. Touch it up when it gets chipped and it will be fine.
1793536
I do not live by the coast and have not had mine long, I can say only part of the metal is 304 stainless, the rest is a cheaper stainless that has more steel in it and will rust faster. Better chances lasting longer than most but then there always a $20,000 Kalamazoo. Anthony.
1365037
it is not stainless steel so it will rust. I haven't noticed much rust, but I don't leave it wet or outside so that it would rust. With normal common sense care, rust is not a problem. If you are asking about rust to determine if it is made of soft iron, it is not. It is definitely steel, but not high nickel or chrome steel Thus, it takes an edge nicely
2281677
I haven't had mine for to long but it appears to be made from some type of light weight nylon. It is water resistant and the tie downs work well. It has a four year warranty.
2114241
It would do fine outside. It will not rust. The UV may degrade the plastic after a while but should hold up fine for a long while. Been using mine to access my boat this past summer and has held up great so far.
1599282
I believe that it is made from stainless steel, it does not rust. However it is too large to fit inside of my deepfryer so I have not been able to use it for what I bought it for.
2210712
Technically I can't answer. I am a retired Mechanical Engineer and can say that it appears to be well constructed and I have it installed on a radio that is in my garage ( no heating, AC etc.) and I live in a coastal community in North Carolina (on the water actually) with high humidity, salt air etc. and I've noticed no rusting etc. and I've had it for a couple of years. It is also not magnetic.
987574
It is made of a plastic type material. It is not weather proof for long periods of time. I bought mine as an outdoor kitchen for my deck and it has warped in the sun.
467016
It's rusts pretty quick as the metal is thin...buy a cover and plan to get 3 seasons or more. I live by the water so it probably goes a little quicker. For the money who cares!
440607
Well it is metal so I do think if outside it might rust. I guess if humidity is not an issue and you keep relatively dry then okay.