Corrosion and Saltwater are Synonymous

There are many ways to protect and preserve each part of the boat’s systems that are susceptible to corrosion, yet the number one thing is preventative maintenance. The accompanying photos represent some part of the boat’s systems that can be monitored simply by visual inspection, and this is why the annual service is so important.

The 40-amp circuit breaker protects the Bob’s jackplate and due to the location of the breaker, moisture is attacking the metal components and cause the part to fail prematurely. The prevention is inspecting and spraying with Corrosion X Red on regular basis to protect the electrical connections.

The flywheel photos reference heavy corrosion which has dislodged the magnets, and many are missing. The flywheel is from a two-stroke engine where a water bypass valve leaked saltwater under the cowling.

The last image shows three anodes from a four stoke motor that are designed to erode and protect the engine components from corrosion. These anodes were replaced at the 200-hour service. The wear is normal, and this particular engine has a total of ten anodes.

Maintenance pays big dividends!

Have a great spring season

Chris Mapp

Coastal Bend Marine – Port O’Connor, TX
coastalbendmarine.com – 361-983-4841