hi does the hunter 310 require zincs on prop shaft. we sail in salt water and boat is in water for 8 months. thanks alan
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Yes
On the shaft, actually, not the prop. Likely one-inch diameter. Avail at any ships store. Diver may be able to attach.
On the shaft, actually, not the prop. Likely one-inch diameter. Avail at any ships store. Diver may be able to attach.
Yes you need to put zincs
You need to add zincs to your shaft and check them each year,you will be hauling for winter on the hard I am sure so clean shaft and prop and add new zincs before spring launch.
You need to add zincs to your shaft and check them each year,you will be hauling for winter on the hard I am sure so clean shaft and prop and add new zincs before spring launch.
Check your engine zinc also
If your engine is raw water cooled it should have an internal zinc that will need to be inspected and replaced
If your engine is raw water cooled it should have an internal zinc that will need to be inspected and replaced
No internal Zinc on Yanmar 3gm raw water...
as least not in my late model 3gm. If anyone knows otherwise let me know...but I have been reasured over and over again...no zinc. abe
as least not in my late model 3gm. If anyone knows otherwise let me know...but I have been reasured over and over again...no zinc. abe
Don't lose the alan wrench!
If you have a saw and a drill, take a block of wood that you can hold in your hand. about 1.5X1.5 and 6" or so long. drill in the end about 1/2 the length of the allen wrench. then on one side drill in so you hit the other hole. saw down the drill hole you made with a hand saw until you get to the other hole. Now you should be able to "pop" the allen wrench into this. Use a hose clamp to lock the sawn end closed. You now have a floating handle on the allen wrench so you do not have it fall to Nemo when you put on the zinc!
If you have a saw and a drill, take a block of wood that you can hold in your hand. about 1.5X1.5 and 6" or so long. drill in the end about 1/2 the length of the allen wrench. then on one side drill in so you hit the other hole. saw down the drill hole you made with a hand saw until you get to the other hole. Now you should be able to "pop" the allen wrench into this. Use a hose clamp to lock the sawn end closed. You now have a floating handle on the allen wrench so you do not have it fall to Nemo when you put on the zinc!
Doghouse & others...
it's a lot easier to do it on land when you haul out. Dropping anything lands at your feet, not Neptune's. LOL!
it's a lot easier to do it on land when you haul out. Dropping anything lands at your feet, not Neptune's. LOL!
True if you pull every year!
I don't pull every year, but do have to add zinc. It was much easier and less expensive to go swimming. Fun part will be doing it in the spring as I forgot to clean the through hulls!
I don't pull every year, but do have to add zinc. It was much easier and less expensive to go swimming. Fun part will be doing it in the spring as I forgot to clean the through hulls!
Doghouse...
What bottom paint are you using at the south end of the Bay that allows you to stay in the water for more than a year without repainting?
What bottom paint are you using at the south end of the Bay that allows you to stay in the water for more than a year without repainting?
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