Zinc Question

[imported_Warren]

Hello, just a thought. Would it help to put Zinc Anodes on my trailer? I put a lot of hard work into getting my trailer back in shap and would like to keep it that way. I always hose it down after hittin the saltwater but its just sooo harsh on steel....What do you guys think?????....Warren

 

[Major Woods]

Re: Zinc Question

Zinc anodes are to prevent electrolysis, Trailers do not see this type of problem. Anodes will not prevent rust on the trailer which I assime you are talking about.<br />If you dont have already, get a galvanized or aluminum trailer and sell the steel one while it is in good shape.

 

[Johnshan1]

Re: Zinc Question

Just what Major said, it wont do a thing. While I worked at boater's world during college this guy came in and bought the biggest zinc we had, it was $40 or so and he told me he was bolting it to the frame of his Explorer since he was tired of fixing rust holes <br /><br />I tried to explain but that didnt do any good, I hope he bolted it on right I would hate to be the guy behind him when that block of a zinc comes off!!!!

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Zinc Question

Unless you plan on putting pontoons and an outboard on your trailer and driving it around, don't waste your money.

 

[imported_Warren]

Re: Zinc Question

Thanks....Thats what I figured but wanted to see what you guys think. I know that it only works while underwater. What I need to invent for the ramp is a freshwater back in flush ramp. That would be nice....Back it in. Run the outboards for a few minutes and go home all for $3.......

 

[wayne h]

Re: Zinc Question

thats what i do. i put in on a fresh water spring ramp and go to the gulf its like a 10 min idle ride but when i come in from the gulf the engine is flushed from the fresh water springs