
MARTYR–Aluminum Skeg Anode for Yamaha, 6884537102
$29.99
Specs
Aluminum Skeg Anode for Yamaha, 6884537102
Name | Value |
---|---|
Attachment Method | Screw-On |
Best Use | Engine |
Compatibility | Yamaha |
Dimensions | 3 5/8" Outer Diameter x 3" Height (92mm x 77mm) M10x1 1/4" Thread |
Material | Aluminum |
Shape | Skeg |
Type | Replacement Anode Only |
Water Type |
Salt Water Brackish Water Fresh Water |
Product Overview
Aluminum skeg anode for Yamaha, 6884537102.
Anode selection guide:
- Zinc anodes for saltwater
- Aluminum anodes for saltwater or brackish water
- Magnesium anodes for freshwater only
Advantages of aluminum anodes:
Used in saltwater, aluminum anodes last longer and protect better than zinc. Used in brackish water, aluminum anodes are superior to zinc which can “passivate” and not work at all, or magnesium anodes, which corrode to rapidly. Aluminum anodes are also lighter than zinc and do not contain cadmium, a substance of environmental concern.
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