white powder

[procraftmark]

I uncovered the boat after its winter nap and noticed some white powder on the engine mount bolts where it goes thru the splashwell , almost looks like the stuff that gets on battery posts. Anybody got an idea what this is?<br /><br /><br />thnx<br />mark

 

[ziemann]

Re: white powder

They call that corrosion....<br /><br />Definition: 1: a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: white powder

clean it off real well and spray with WD 40.

 

[jtexas]

Re: white powder

if anybody asks, tell 'em it's not yours - you're "just holding it for a friend"<br /><br />...sorry, just couldn't resist...

 

[procraftmark]

Re: white powder

why would i have corrosion on the engine mount bolts?<br /><br /><br />mark

 

[steelespike]

Re: white powder

Probably just a simple minor galvanic reaction between the bolts and the surounding metal.<br /> Could also be a case of the bolts sweating in a change of temperature and some minor corrosion<br />result.You have probably stainless bolts and aluminum boat and aluminum(alloy) engine mount<br />there will be a little reaction between them.<br /> If you are worried about corrosion pull the bolts and take a look at bolts and surrounding<br /> area.I doubt there will be anything to worry about.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: white powder

It's anthrax....RUN!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: white powder

Hey, Dave just so I'll know. <br /> How fast do you have to run, to get away from anthrax ? ? LOL !!<br /> <br /> KYHunter

 

[steelespike]

Re: white powder

I think you need a big game permit to hunt Anthrax.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: white powder

Big hair bands are like so twenty minutes ago!