Tecnoseal Yamaha Engine Zinc Anode Kit 2T 40-50hp

Zinc anode for protecting metal parts of a boat

A zinc anode protects the iron and other metal parts of a boat from corrosion. The anode is installed below the waterline in the areas that you want to protect. The zinc anode acts as a sacrificial metal and prevents damage to more valuable metal parts.

Corrosion occurs electrochemically when dissimilar metals come into contact with each other in water. They form an electrical pair, with the baser metal corroding first. Zinc is a baser metal than iron, stainless steel, copper and brass, so it corrodes instead.

Installation and use

• Installed below the waterline

• Attached longitudinally to the metal parts to be protected

• Do not paint with boat primer

Maintenance

• To be checked every time the boat is lifted

• Replace immediately if the anode is clearly worn.

A zinc anode is an important part of boat maintenance and helps to significantly extend the life of metal parts.