Tony Sez:The drum brakes on my last boat were
nothing but a pain. I used it strictly in fresh water and still had
problems w/ adjusting, heat buildup into the bearings, and grease getting
onto the drums


Heat build up and grease getting into the drums (or anywhere else) indicate
poor maint. Don't get carried away with the grease gun when lubing the
bearings. Pull the hubs down frequently and change out the bearings and inner
seals.
Discs are probably better in terms of cleaning but have tbls of their own
(backing down the ramp while hot cause the discs to assume shapes not
envisioned by the builder!)
Best wishes
Mike