Anode ?'s

I have been running my Wakesetter in brackish water enough that I think I am going to put anodes on her this winter and I was hoping someone on here could answer some questions I had. I could not find much info floating around the internet dealing w/ inboards.

1. Which ones to buy

2. Where to put them

3. How to install them

4. Other tips/pointers/suggestions

Lots of options but the least intrusive (doesn't require drilling) for brackish, would be an aluminum alloy, collar that fits your drive shaft. You will know how to install when you look at the anode. For reference: http://www.defender.com/ftp/anode-location-flyer.pdf

None of this stuff is bonded together so you will need a zinc on your wedge as well. I have only been in salt a hand full of times but man did the wedge get attacked.

Originally Posted by srock

None of this stuff is bonded together so you will need a zinc on your wedge as well. I have only been in salt a hand full of times but man did the wedge get attacked.

Good point... Found this thread that might help. Cliff Notes from that thread: "Zincs on both left and right brackets of the swim grid. One zinc on the rudder and one zinc on the shaft." Here's the power wedge after 3 seasons moored in the ocean:
Running gear, note the anode on the rudder:

It may be just as easy to run a bonding wire inside the boat and attach to the mounting bolts of each component then find a place for a larger anode because the proper way is to protect every component in some way. Adding a anode to every little thing may be less practical than wiring.

Mik, your trailer has no visible cancer. That's rare for a painted trailer in salt.

Originally Posted by srock

It may be just as easy to run a bonding wire inside the boat and attach to the mounting bolts of each component then find a place for a larger anode because the proper way is to protect every component in some way. Adding a anode to every little thing may be less practical than wiring.

Mik, your trailer has no visible cancer. That's rare for a painted trailer in salt.

Not my boat or trailer but I noticed that as well.