Re: Anodes

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The aluminum anodes have been getting popular lately and I’ve heard they come as standard equipment on new Mercruisers now. I’ve used them the last two seasons on my Mercruiser but they didn’t seem to last as long as zinc ones. Part of that problem could be caused by other boats moored near me at the marina with worn out or no anodes on their outboards or sterndrives. Since the anodes don’t care whose boat they are protecting, I try and find a moorage spot near other boats which seem to be cared for and hopefully have good anodes on them. Magnesium anodes are for fresh water use only, not salt.

Martyr anodes, cast in Canada, are my favorites!