stern zinc questions

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Dec 30th, '06, 15:26

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.

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Dec 30th, '06, 16:45

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?
Al

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Dec 30th, '06, 18:16

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...

Br,

Patrick

Rawleigh · Post by **Rawleigh** » Dec 30th, '06, 20:28

I think theCanadian zincs are suspect too aren't they?

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Dec 31st, '06, 06:25

They melt like a Dove bar on a hot oven.

Harv · Post by **Harv** » Dec 31st, '06, 11:00

Use Camp zincs......made in the Good Ole USA.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Dec 31st, '06, 11:53

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.

Happy New Year

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