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by Ferg2721
Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Zincs on aluminum hulls
Replies: 7
Views: 7379

Re: Zincs on aluminum hulls

Thanks, Chaps! There is a nice little 1 inch extension of the hull planning surface at the transom that would make for a mounting location that doesn't pierce the hull. What are your thoughts regarding zincs in the bilge? I keep the boat on a trailer with bow up and the drain plug out, but salt wate...
by Ferg2721
Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Zincs on aluminum hulls
Replies: 7
Views: 7379

Re: Zincs on aluminum hulls

Thanks for the prompt response! As it turns out, I do have a solar panel and regulator that keeps the battery charged. Sounds like it would be a good idea to add some protection with stainless steel bolts on a patch of bare aluminum.
by Ferg2721
Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Zincs on aluminum hulls
Replies: 7
Views: 7379

Zincs on aluminum hulls

Hello there! New member here with a question about zincs. Outboard motors always have zincs in electrical contact with the aluminum components. So it seems odd to me that my aluminum boat didn't come with zinc anodes either on the outside or inside of the hull. Is there a reason for this? Should I c...