Fly Bridge and Zinc Anodes

mak'nem · Post by **mak'nem** » Wed May 25, 2011 5:37 am

Hi,
I am putting my F 32 (new boat to me) in the salt water for the first time, How many anodes should there be, and in what places?
Currently there is one on each of the prop shafts, and I feel there should be more.
Also I have to remove the fly-bridge for transport, will I have to caulk or seal the connection between the fly-bridge and the cabin top, there looks like putty at the moment, or shall I just need to see that all the screw holes are well sealed?
Many thanks and I do hope she floats.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed May 25, 2011 6:21 am

You'll have a zinc on each shaft, one on each trim tab and one on each rudder, for a total of 6.

The upper helm console and bridge surround is secured to cabin top with screws. I would silicone screw holes before re-attaching so water doesn't get into cored cabin top.

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Wed May 25, 2011 10:57 am

In addition to the zincs Jamie mentioned, I have to more on the stern for a total of 8...........the ones on the hull are bigger and the ones everything else is bonded to.............John

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed May 25, 2011 1:32 pm

Good point...I forgot, I have a Diver's zinc on my transom...

risctaker · Post by **risctaker** » Wed May 25, 2011 2:50 pm

OK, I'll bite...what is a "Diver's Zinc"??

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed May 25, 2011 6:51 pm

It's a zinc which is attached to the hull which your grounding or bonding for particular metals, connects to. Just another sacrificial anode.

http://www.usazincs.com/store/DIVER-PLA ... ERNET.html