Posted by Jeff on 06/24/09 - 7:45 PM
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They deteriorate in both environments but, salt does speed the process. I replaced the tubes for the first time on my trailer kept Newport last year and though there were no holes the walls were paper thin. My 1975 13 Sport did have a failure on it I found went I replaced that tube for the first time this year. Both boats are 100% stored out of the water when not in use and have never seen salt.