Anode's

[LuckyPenny]

On my boat there are two old electric anode's that the previous owner disconnected (read cut the wires)<br /><br />I am taking my boat into saltwater for a few months and need to know how to reconnect them? <br /><br />It is a 1977 Winner Express with 5.7L mercruiser and Alfa drive.<br /><br />How effective are they over the normal zinc's attached to the lower unit and what are the down sides to their use.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[bayman]

Re: Anode's

From what I have heard, Mercury used to have a device out there that would equalize the electrical charge. It had a name...something like "Mercanode"...but I'm not really sure. I'm sure someone will have a better answer.

 

[stevens]

Re: Anode's

That would be MerCathode, which I believe is currently standard on all Bravo drives, and available as an optional accessory for Alpha drives. Volvo-Penta has a similar system available.<br /><br />Some more information can be found here:<br /><br /> http://www.mercurymarine.com/corrosion_faqs <br /> http://www.mercstuff.com/mercathodekit.htm <br /> http://www.sterndrives.com/bravo_3_corrosion.html