Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
I normally place two zincs on the prop shaft of our E30+, and they last about 5 months before needing replacement. They are now needing replacement, but I'll be hauling the boat in mid-February for survey, bottom paint, etc. I know I can't go til Feb. without zinc protection, but the water here is very cold, even with my wetsuit, so I don't want to be in there any longer than necessary.
If two zincs normally last 5 months, would one zinc last half that time, or longer or less time? Would a single zinc protect the propeller the same as two zincs, as long as the single zinc lasts? Or do I need to bite the bullet and spend enough time in the water to add two zincs like I usually do?
Thanks for any advice on this!
Frank
I normally place two zincs on the prop shaft of our E30+, and they last about 5 months before needing replacement. They are now needing replacement, but I'll be hauling the boat in mid-February for survey, bottom paint, etc. I know I can't go til Feb. without zinc protection, but the water here is very cold, even with my wetsuit, so I don't want to be in there any longer than necessary.
If two zincs normally last 5 months, would one zinc last half that time, or longer or less time? Would a single zinc protect the propeller the same as two zincs, as long as the single zinc lasts? Or do I need to bite the bullet and spend enough time in the water to add two zincs like I usually do?
Thanks for any advice on this!
Frank