Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

A friend of mine uses one on his j/109 after an expensive experience with his sail-drive. He clips the zinc "fish" to his backstay which I presume is grounded to the engine block. His boat was never at a dock, and he has not had a problem since (3+ years) but I understand that there are so

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

Bruce, That sounds about right. There are a lot of variables in the equation though. I’ve been in the water six months as well and my zinc is probably 70% or less. I’m in a brackish river off the Chesapeake. I usually don’t have to replace the zinc during the season. By the time I haul

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

that is about the same I get, maybe a little more. Leslie Phoenix C 1983 Alamitos Bay Marina. On Mon, 9/25/17, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

The engine ground (negative). It would be easier for me since my engine access is through the laz. On Mon, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Alan Liles via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Where do you connect overboard zincs? I would think directly to the shaft > or engine but the ones I've

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

Where do you connect overboard zincs? I would think directly to the shaft or engine but the ones I've seen don't have a cable long enough for that. Cheers, Al > On Sep 25, 2017, at 10:44 AM, Bill Dakin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Overboard zincs make a lot of sense.

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

Overboard zincs make a lot of sense. Great surface area for consumption, fast inspection and stowed quickly before leaving dock. Bill Dakin S/V Tapestry 25MKII ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

Bruce, the other thing to consider is, how long do you wanted them to last? I say EVERYTIME you haul the boat, grease the through-hulls, grease the max-prop, and replace the anodes. For me this happens once every year so if I have any anode left after 1 year then I "wasted" money. If tou are

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

I'm on shore power with galvanic isolators in my circuits. After 6 months I've got almost 100% of my zincs. 75% is not bad. Joel Virus-free. www.avg.com

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

I'm in brackish water (about 50% as salty as the ocean). I get my zincs from boatzincs.com and they recommend using a more active metal than zinc in brackish water - aluminum. http://boatzincs.com/pdfs/Chart_A-Which_Anodes_Should_I_Use.pdf

Re: Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

Bruce I haul Honey in late Mark of each year and the shaft zinc remains about 80/85% Best regards, Jack Fitzgerald HONEY - US12788 C 39TM Savannah, GA This email is protected by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged.

Stus-List How long do your zincs last (saltwater, on a dock, plugged in to shore power

Hello all, I just wanted to check in with  you folks.  For those of you who are in saltwater, on a dock, and plugged into shore power, how long would you expect to see your shaft zinc last?  I get a regular report from our diver, who, after about 6 months, indicated that the zinc is down to