[Koz54]

What kind of zinc anode should I put on my boat?

I have been trailering it since I got it, but looks like I will be getting a slip for good chunks of this season.

I have a 21? Cuddy with a 175 Johnson outboard.

Any advice would be appreciated.

This post edited by Koz54 09:13 AM 03/10/2008

 

[MakoMike]

The motor should have an anode, or at least a place where on can be mounted. Use the one that Johnson reccomends, it should be a simple bolt on.

 

[Koz54]

I really don?t know what exactly Johnson recommends. I have the Clymer shop manual for my engine (1992 Johnson 175 HP) and they discuss anodes but they don?t show anything specific for my motor. (The manual covers 1991-1994 years and 2-300HP engines)

I did some searches online, but can't seem to find it.

I am sure it is a bolt on item; I just want to make sure I get the right one.

I am planning on going to my local marine repair shop tomorrow to buy some paint so I can paint the skeg and lower unit this weekend, so I guess I will ask him.

 

[6to8ftSeas]

If you don't already have one

try to find a local marine parts supply (like a small marina) that you feel you can trust and develop a good relationship. Its imperative for a back yard boat mechanic like myself. I worked hard trying to develop a good working relationship with my mechanic. West marine and boaters world are fine for rigging and hull maintenance but I haven't bought a part for my motors there in like 8 years. There's no consistency in the employees at the big marine suppliers, I've met some really knowledgeable guys that could probably answer every question I've ever had, but unless you learn there schedule like a stalker there's no telling whether they are going to be there or not. Plus the turn over rate is high so your go to guy may just disappear one day. Nothing pisses me off more then when a marine supply worker asks if he can help and then clearly doesn't know anything about boats.

After a couple years of exclusively buying parts from my mechanic and sparking up some conversations I can now call my mechanic for tech support if I need it. And when it comes to buying parts I tell him the problem and he tells me what I need along with some advise on how to do it. The knowledge is worth way more than the couple of bucks you save at the bargain marine stores.

 

[Koz54]

6to8ftSeas

I appreciate the advice, thank you and I already follow it. I go to Boater?s World for general cleaning supplies and such but I go to my local marine mechanic for parts, paints, fiberglass, fuel lines, filters, and anything else I might have a question with. I really don?t know anything about zincs (other than how they work) so I figured I would ask here first before talking to the mechanic.

I have a decent relationship with him, we are on a first name basis and say ?hi? to each other whenever we bump into each other around town.

He helped me trouble shoot what ended up to be a contaminated below deck fuel tank a few years ago, but unfortunately cost me a lot in parts I did not really need. I have no hard feelings as I believe he was being honest in his assessments, but just wrong in the beginning. (We all make mistakes) He did help me finally figure it out and even loaned me a plastic tank to test run with.

I did help him out with another source that manufactures custom aluminum fuel tanks and other marine custom aluminum work. (LOng Island welding shop we use for aluminum welding work that is Coast Guard certified)

I got a price from him, but knowing he has to mark up such expensive items I decided to go straight to the welding shop I knew. I installed the tank myself, but used the local guy to buy all new fuel hoses. I did use ACE Hardware for the clamps however.

 

[kirk12]

Speaking of Zinc Anode... If I were to build a large bait pen made of chicken wire can I attach a Zinc Anode to keep it from rusting?

 

[NYBightEditor]

The zinc is bolted on to the lower unit, just above the propeller. There is an rectangular or square opening that goes clear through the lower unit. You can see it in this photo - right next to the fingerprints in the dust

 

[6to8ftSeas]

Koz54 wrote:
6to8ftSeas

I appreciate the advice, thank you and I already follow it. I go to Boater?s World for general cleaning supplies and such but I go to my local marine mechanic for parts, paints, fiberglass, fuel lines, filters, and anything else I might have a question with. I really don?t know anything about zincs (other than how they work) so I figured I would ask here first before talking to the mechanic.

I have a decent relationship with him, we are on a first name basis and say ?hi? to each other whenever we bump into each other around town.

He helped me trouble shoot what ended up to be a contaminated below deck fuel tank a few years ago, but unfortunately cost me a lot in parts I did not really need. I have no hard feelings as I believe he was being honest in his assessments, but just wrong in the beginning. (We all make mistakes) He did help me finally figure it out and even loaned me a plastic tank to test run with.

I did help him out with another source that manufactures custom aluminum fuel tanks and other marine custom aluminum work. (LOng Island welding shop we use for aluminum welding work that is Coast Guard certified)

I got a price from him, but knowing he has to mark up such expensive items I decided to go straight to the welding shop I knew. I installed the tank myself, but used the local guy to buy all new fuel hoses. I did use ACE Hardware for the clamps however.

I kind of figured you did........I had a point in my head so I had to run with it........ I figured maybe some one will heed the advise........ If you're not rolling in it this is the only way to keep up your money sucking hole in the water.