tedmunds4
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- Mar 12, 2018
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- Fluid Motion Model
- C-32 CB
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLS2411F718
- Vessel Name
- Seaclusion
We keep our new 24C docked in the water on Back Creek in Annapolis and noticed the front of the engine foot had extreme electrolysis gouging when it was pulled for the season. We have not experienced any excessive zinc degradation on any past boats here and keep our boat plugged in for the battery charger and the fridge. Other boats with similar (Yamaha) outboards and some with stern drives located within 15-20 feet away whose engines also partially hang in the water show no corrosion or excessive zinc wear. Has anyone else who may keep their boat in the water for the season plugged in experienced similar findings. It seems when asking the dealer that I was told that we should change our zincs out every 90 days when left in. But, the 24C does not come with a transom zinc, as do all the other larger models. Me thinks there is electrical drain somewhere that grounds its way to the water through the engine. Apparently the 250 HP engines do not rest in the water, but we're told the 300 is heavier and doesn't lift totally out of the water even with little water in the tank or 1/2 full fuel. Poor engineering in my opinion. Cutwater recommends adding a transom zinc and possibly a galvanic isolator on my dime and the dealer agreed to come out in the spring to assess the voltage leaking situation at my dock. I plan to add the transom zinc myself and was wondering if any other 24ft Cutwater or Tugs have had similar issues??
Thanks
Ted Edmunds
Thanks
Ted Edmunds