Ride plate corrosion

[mattydipps]

I was filling the holes in my ride plate today when I noticed corrosion on the ride plate..can this negatively effect my performance?? How can I fix this?

 

[mattydipps]

BTW... the pics make the corrosion look HORRIBLE... its realy not that bad in real life... it must have been the flash from my phone

 

[bigJake]

if you can attach a sacrificial zinc annode to the ride plate that will stop the corrosion

 

[mattydipps]

if you can attach a sacrificial zinc annode to the ride plate that will stop the corrosion

i believe i have one.. its one of those circular things under the pump right?.. theres one on there and one on the actual pump close to where the pump meets the hull

 

[KK40384]

i believe i have one.. its one of those circular things under the pump right?.. theres one on there and one on the actual pump close to where the pump meets the hull

That's the one

 

[Coastiejoe]

Make sure the Zink is actually touching the plate and not separated by paint.

Officially the bolt holding it in place is SUPPOSE to be a positive contact, that often is not the case though. If the washers holding it onto the plate don't make great contact to the plate and the Zinc then the Zink cannot do its job.

 

[mattydipps]

Make sure the Zink is actually touching the plate and not separated by paint.

Officially the bolt holding it in place is SUPPOSE to be a positive contact, that often is not the case though. If the washers holding it onto the plate don't make great contact to the plate and the Zinc then the Zink cannot do its job.

That's what it looks like under there.. Do you guys suggest taking it all apart maybe sanding the surface to ensure proper contact and possible getting a new anode ?

 

[Coastiejoe]

The Zink is working based on its appearance but needs cleaned to work better. On large ocean going vessels the Zincs are wire brushes on a monthly schedule to keep them fresh.

I would do as you suggest. Make it a good clean contact and clean the Zink with a wire brush.