Stainless Rust and Anode wear

[Pat]

Hello All
I have a new Cutwater 28 manufactured in April. I've had it in salt water for less than 2 months. And always wash her down with fresh water after an outing. I'm wondering if the amount of rust and anode wear is about right. I admit that most of the rust is pretty minor, but wanted to check here to see if it is a normal progression.
Previously I had a Glacier Bay I only kept it in the water a week at a time, and didn't get any rust other than the screws in the butt drain.
Images can be seen in my Album tittled Rust.
Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[bill46]

Your rust looks much worse than our 2014 R31CB kept in salt water. We wash down after every cruise and wipe rails. Do you have a galvanic isolator? will need one if you use shore power in salt water. Isolator extended zinc life from months to years.

 

[Cutwater28GG]

seems aggresive. my 28 is in the salt year around in seattle. if I dont wash down with fresh thoroughly my rails looks like yours but those joints for the bimini are excessive.

the rails clean up quick with a polish.

 

[Brian B]

Collinite Metal Wax will remove the rust and protect the metal for months. I use a cotton glove to apply it, makes the work go pretty fast.

 

[Pat]

Thank you for the input. I've ordered some Collinite Metal Wax , thank you Brian. I'd like to hear from the factory to get their take, Andrew, Ronnie?

 

[knotflying]

I used the Collonite metal wax as recommended by Brian and it does a great job cleaning and protecting the stainless. I also used their product for fiberglass cleaning and waxing. I used Collonite for years on my plane as well. Always thought it was a good product.

 

[Pat]

Oh, I also ordered a Galvanic Isolator.

 

[Pat]

Collonite metal wax, I am beyond impressed. I hit the swim step strut and it cleaned up like new. The cotton glove idea is also a winner. I'm thinking of also using a dremel with a cotton buffing pad to get into those really tight spaces like around the head of a screw. Thank you all for the advice.