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stern zinc questions

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Planning the transom zinc. Calculations I find suggest Approx. 6 lb zinc. The through bolts and hardware - bronze or S/S? What is the stand off for this zinc? Did I forget anything except leave the Canadian zincs on the shelf.
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Also, check & make sure that the zincs are not from China. I have no idea of the Chinese quality, but they are showing up on shelves. Why take a chance?
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Post by CaptPatrick »

Mikey,

The transom zinc has two holes, usually drilled for 3/8" bolts. You'll use the first nut, backed with a flat & lock washer as your spacer. Use bronze nuts, bolts, and washers...

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I think theCanadian zincs are suspect too aren't they?
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They melt like a Dove bar on a hot oven.
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Use Camp zincs......made in the Good Ole USA.
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Post by Mikey »

Patrick,
Before posting this item I remembered that I had something saved about zincs and reread everything I had archived for three years to no avail.
Duh, as soon as I read your post I remembered that the other archive that I have is "Building Tips" on our home page. You dah man.

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