Nickc
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- Oct 2, 2020
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- C-242 C
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT2378C919
- Vessel Name
- Spirit
I purchased a used 2019 Ranger Tug/200hp Yamaha(50Hrs) Sept 2019,that spent the season in Long Island, Ct .
When it was hauled in November, I noted there was is only one anode. It is a 2x7x1/2inch (approx) anode attached to bottom of the Yamaha OB bracket, that was about 80% dissolved and about to fall off. I believed this anode had been placed new the prior May 2019.
This boat came equipped with stainless steel trim tabs that was not bottom-coat protected and does not have anodes attached. It was covered with sea weed/barnacles that was power washed when the boat was hauled. The Lenco trim control cylinders also were also seaweed covered and exhibits some corrosion on the portion of the cylinder below the water line.
This boat also came equipped with a Lewmar 110TT 1.5 kw bow thruster, that power-wished clean and appears in good condition. It does not appear to have (or need?) an anode attached.
My questions are:
1). I plan on replacing the 1 anode to the bottom of the Yamaha OB bracket. Is that all is required to provide Galvanic protection to the boat?
2).I plan on installing "pancake" anodes on each of the trim tabs and then bottom painting the trim tabs and trim tab cylinders ( along with bottom strut of OB). Is there are other suggestions in reference to this?
3).The Lewmar thrustor does not appear to have or need any anode protection since I read somewhere, it is a composite construction housing and has a stainless steel securing shaft/bolt. Am I correct in this assessment and is any other thrustor maintenance needed- other applying bottom paint to the thruster prop and housing?
When it was hauled in November, I noted there was is only one anode. It is a 2x7x1/2inch (approx) anode attached to bottom of the Yamaha OB bracket, that was about 80% dissolved and about to fall off. I believed this anode had been placed new the prior May 2019.
This boat came equipped with stainless steel trim tabs that was not bottom-coat protected and does not have anodes attached. It was covered with sea weed/barnacles that was power washed when the boat was hauled. The Lenco trim control cylinders also were also seaweed covered and exhibits some corrosion on the portion of the cylinder below the water line.
This boat also came equipped with a Lewmar 110TT 1.5 kw bow thruster, that power-wished clean and appears in good condition. It does not appear to have (or need?) an anode attached.
My questions are:
1). I plan on replacing the 1 anode to the bottom of the Yamaha OB bracket. Is that all is required to provide Galvanic protection to the boat?
2).I plan on installing "pancake" anodes on each of the trim tabs and then bottom painting the trim tabs and trim tab cylinders ( along with bottom strut of OB). Is there are other suggestions in reference to this?
3).The Lewmar thrustor does not appear to have or need any anode protection since I read somewhere, it is a composite construction housing and has a stainless steel securing shaft/bolt. Am I correct in this assessment and is any other thrustor maintenance needed- other applying bottom paint to the thruster prop and housing?