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Balford
Sub Lieutenant Joined: 18 November 2008 Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Posted: 20 February 2010 at 12:16 |
Hi,
I have a sail drive rope stripper on a 400. In June last year I replaced the anodes which were well worn. In November I lifted her out and was surprised to see how much of the new anode was worn. I have been advised a second form of corrosion protection should be used - perhaps a hull anode with continuity to the sail drive. Does anyone have experience of hull anodes - or additional corrosion protection? Cheers Balford |
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bovine
Commadore Joined: 18 November 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 405 |
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Hi Balford
i fitted a hull anode last year, but bonded to the rudder stock not the the sail drive. Will see how it has faired next month on lift out David
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GanT
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David - how did your anode bonded to the rudder stock do - I have just had a survey and the surveyor pointed out some pitting at the point where the rudder stock exits the lower bearing (ie just outside the hull).
George |
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bovine
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Hi George bolt the anode through the hull as close to the rudder stock as possible, then on the inside of the boat connect a earth wire to the anode bolt and the rudder quadrant.
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Andrew
Captain Joined: 20 October 2007 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 159 |
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Hi Balford Do you have a Volvo or Yanmar? The Volvo sail drive is insulated from the engine, and if dirt or moisture make a partial electrical contact, then you will get stray currents going through your saildrive. I have a Volvo saildrive and after two years the anode is nearly as good as new. Andrew
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