You really should compare the potential damage to your body (gators, snakes, etc) in fresh water vs the real damage to your boat and trailer in salt water.
Number of skiers bitten by gators in FL in the last 40 yrs??? Zero
Number of trailer failures and mainfolds replaced after a few trips in saltwater??? Many.
Number of skiers bitten by gators in FL in the last 40 yrs??? Zero
Number of trailer failures and mainfolds replaced after a few trips in saltwater??? Many.