Sacrificial anodes?

[Welsh Rob]

Hi Gents,<br /><br />Merc 3ltr yr 2000 Alpha drive........<br /><br />I have ordered a complete set of anodes for my outdrive as I noticed the trim cylinder anodes looked a little worse for wear!<br /><br />PROBLEM!.my boat is kept on its wet berth (SEA) at the moment and will not be out of the water until November<br /><br />Therefore could anybody please advise which anodes it is possible to change with the boat in in its current position?<br /><br />I realise I can do the cylinders and the trim anode from the rear swim platform with little problem,are there others I will be able to do prior to Nov?<br /><br />Many thanks<br />Rob (Wales UK)

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Sacrificial anodes?

How bad is "worse for wear"? Half gone?

 

[Welsh Rob]

Re: Sacrificial anodes?

Hi<br /><br />Looking at the cylinder anodes yes I would say about half gone!<br /><br />What do you suggest?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Rob

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Sacrificial anodes?

If that is the worsed one, and there are others fitted - don't worry. You can wait until November.<br /><br />Then again, you could go for a swim with some tools................... <br /><br />Aldo

 

[Welsh Rob]

Re: Sacrificial anodes?

Hi Aldo,<br /><br />Thanks for the help my friend,as I did not get a good look at my outdrive prior to putting the boat on its berth,I am not sure how many anodes and where they actually are!?<br /><br />And as the replacement full set has not yet arrived could you plese enlighten me further?<br /><br />Regards<br />Rob

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Sacrificial anodes?

I don't know how many anodes there are for your model but I can tell you that they all work in unison - that is to say - if all the connections are good/clean, one bad anode is not critical.<br /><br />Half worn is about the time to replace. Assuming there are others fitted, waiting 12 weeks isn't a problem.<br /><br />If you are still worried, you can buy 'clip on' anodes that dangle in the water. The 'clip' goes onto whatever you are trying to protect from corrosion.<br /><br />Aldo