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Old 05-21-2004 | 12:41 PM
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formula31 i leave the boat in brackish water for 2-3 weks at a time, so what should i use aluminum ?
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Old 05-21-2004 | 04:19 PM
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Sorry, I really dont know. I only know fresh for sure. Ask George over on Boatered.
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Old 05-21-2004 | 06:50 PM
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formula31 i leave the boat in brackish water for 2-3 weks at a time, so what should i use aluminum ?
I would go with the Magnesium anodes... just check them and replace them often... they are the least "noble" and will sacrifice the quickest.. but they are less noble than aluminum.. so they will go first before any aluminum parts.
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