Galvanic Corrosion

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Rob Rich

Okay - Now that I have my re-wiring taken care of, what is the most effective way to deal with Galvanic Corrosion, or better yet prevent it. During my boat's survey, galvanic corrosion was determined to be slight if any, and I would prefer to keep it that way. Current Configuration: Prop and brace are all copper and all the same color (after scraping) Boat has two batteries, one aft starter and one forward dual purpose. All battery wiring is in good shape. Batteries are swithced though a Guest four position switch (1,2,both,off). Powerplant is an Atomic 4. Any suggestions? I have heard of zincs and understand their role, but am unsure if they are on the boat, or if so where. If they aren't there, is there a good kit available for installation? Thanks - Rob
 
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Rob Rich

OOPS - Bronze, not Copper

SOrry, wasn't thinking. Prop, shaft, and brace are all bronze.
 
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Dave

Zincs

Rob: Sounds like you have all in tow. If you have any boat zinc you should find one on the shaft just forward of the prop. This should be changed every time you haul the boat. Streamlined Collar Anode is what I use. If your boat is negative ground (which I would hope it is) the negative ground from your engine should take care of everything in the system. Some engines have pencil anode zincs in them to take care of "angry circulating water", but the A-4 does not. I would be interested through additional responses to this article if anyone has added pencil zincs to their A-4 and if so, where. DAVE
 
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