fabric and tube by the ocean.

Hello All.

I'm contemplating building a float plane - west coast of Canada. I've flown
mostly C-180 and C-185 on floats, so I have a pre-conception that aluminum
is a good material for the salt water environment. Murphy's a good choice
and local too. I like Zenair's 801 as well.

Been intrigued for years with the Bearhawk - now in kit form. Seems to be a
good balance of cost, utility and mission. Am I prejudiced to think that
steel frame and fabric is just bad around salt water?

Thanks,
Ed.