Zincs are one of the most important parts of boat maintenance. By making sure to Zinc your shafts, your propellers will be protected from galvanic corrosion. Some boats should have their zincs replaced every other month, some boats less often. It depends on where your boat is located – in the water, on a mooring, etc. In some parts of Newport Harbor where there are electrical cables in the water or shore power, zincs may need to be replaced on a more regular basis.
Below are Metals on your boat which should be Zinc’d
- Shafts
- Trim Tabs
- Rudders
- Swim Steps and support arms
- Bow and Stern thrusters
- Keels
- Struts and strut straps
- Outboards
- Inboard/Outdrives- typically need multiple zincs
- Hull
If your propeller needs to be replaced, I recommend contacting one of the best Propeller replacement companies in Orange County, AAA Propeller’s, located in Costa Mesa, CA. AAA Propeller Service has been Providing Newport Harbor and Southern California Boaters with Products and Services for 38 years.