zinc stink
Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:22 am
Well, the zincs don't stink, but the are dissolving at an alarming rate. Apparently, my diver doesn't want to get rich, so recommending I "get the boat looked at".
Novice sailor, but understand the problem$ attempting to find an electrical issue. Here are my facts:
1993 Freedom 35 Pedrick, boat new to us in May of this year. We have replaced zincs twice in that time. Severe deterioration, orginals-bad at survey-actually were bad and more or less were completely consumed/fell off by the time we had a diver down for a look.
Sketchy records indicate this boat has had a problem with zinc consumption before. Nothing offered as to whether problem ever solved.
Have taken to shutting the boat down entirely. Batteries off, unplugged, etc. To my understanding, starter is always 'on', as is the bilge. Bilge is dry and batteries show no real depletion at gauge over time.
Some boats around us are plugged in 24/7. Have yet to ask if anyone nearby is experiencing same problem, however, believe it may be our boat is not properly 'bonded. (Correct term?)
Solutions? I'm not Mr. Handyman. Don't own a voltmeter, but imagine that could change given what I am reading. Asking if anyone has experienced same with a 35 Pedrick and has a handy-dandy solution for a guy that doesn't want to be the second coming of MacGyver.
Great boat. Taking the family out on the water today, San Francisco Bay Fleet Week.
Novice sailor, but understand the problem$ attempting to find an electrical issue. Here are my facts:
1993 Freedom 35 Pedrick, boat new to us in May of this year. We have replaced zincs twice in that time. Severe deterioration, orginals-bad at survey-actually were bad and more or less were completely consumed/fell off by the time we had a diver down for a look.
Sketchy records indicate this boat has had a problem with zinc consumption before. Nothing offered as to whether problem ever solved.
Have taken to shutting the boat down entirely. Batteries off, unplugged, etc. To my understanding, starter is always 'on', as is the bilge. Bilge is dry and batteries show no real depletion at gauge over time.
Some boats around us are plugged in 24/7. Have yet to ask if anyone nearby is experiencing same problem, however, believe it may be our boat is not properly 'bonded. (Correct term?)
Solutions? I'm not Mr. Handyman. Don't own a voltmeter, but imagine that could change given what I am reading. Asking if anyone has experienced same with a 35 Pedrick and has a handy-dandy solution for a guy that doesn't want to be the second coming of MacGyver.
Great boat. Taking the family out on the water today, San Francisco Bay Fleet Week.