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| Author: | Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
I will be running my boat in primarily salt water. Have any of you guys installed zincs on your lower units? If so what should I be looking for? |
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| Author: | CypressCritter [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
Zinc anodes, sacrificial anode, are for if you are keeping or storing boat in the salt water but they do work. they sale them, just google them. |
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| Author: | flint87 [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
| Author: | Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
Should I attach one to the hull and the motor? |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
Plastic instead of carpet bunks is the key along with a good wash down. I've been running my GT hull for 7 years in saltwater with no issues. |
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| Author: | CypressCritter [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
Yes the anodes need to be attached so that they are in the water at all times or as much as possible! On transom is a good place for on the boat. I would say that somewhere on the skeg for the motor and if placed proper might even help with torque issues. When I was in Uncle Sams Finest Nuclear Canoe Club, I ran 19 ft. RHIB's with 115 Evinrudes, we added a round bowl shaped one on top of the cavitation plate on the motor. |
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| Author: | Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
Trailer came with plastic on the bunks, so I'm half way there! Guess I'll buy a zinc that can bolt through the holes in the lower unit. Don't know how I'm gonna attach on to the stern though... maybe weld a lug to bolt to? |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
I thought long and hard about this issue too Rosstree but haven't had an issue on my motor or hull. I have no sacrificial anodes. If you're that worried just put one on the motor and be done with it. |
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| Author: | CypressCritter [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
| Author: | Glade [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
If you Get a Mud Buddy HDR they come pre-installed!! |
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| Author: | lunacris [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Zincs for Running in Salt Water |
Just an fyi. AL over zinc for salt/brackish water. they perform better, last longer, weigh less and cost less. |
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