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Old 03-10-2006, 11:42 PM
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Where's the best place to get a complete set of aluminum anodes for a 2005 Bravo 1 ?
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Merc has shipped their units with Alum anodes for a few years now.
A good rule of thumb is:
Fresh water - Magnesium
Brackish water - Aluminum
Salt water - Zinc

Alum will work in all water types, but not always the best. The best protection is above!
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Originally Posted by Anodi
Merc has shipped their units with Alum anodes for a few years now.
A good rule of thumb is:
Fresh water - Magnesium
Brackish water - Aluminum
Salt water - Zinc

Alum will work in all water types, but not always the best. The best protection is above!
Yikes! Where would I ever find the magnesium variety...Could you imagine trying to explain that to the guy at the local marina...
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