Most metals are subject to corrosion, and their tendency to decay in the presence of water and oxygen is only exacerbated by the presence of seawater, which contains a number of dissolved solids including salt. There are ways, however, to retard and even control the process of corrosion. One of the chief methods is known [...]
Without a doubt, some parts of a watercraft are much better known than others are. While even non-boaters have probably heard of propellers, outboard motors, and rudders, some boating enthusiasts may not have heard of zinc anodes, also known as boat zincs. What are Boat Zincs? Boat zincs come in a variety of shapes such [...]
One unfortunate side effect of immersing metals in seawater is corrosion. A specific type of decay known as galvanic corrosion can happen when two kinds of metal are connected and then exposed to salt water. In layman’s terms, this causes the metals to behave in a battery-like fashion; current will begin to flow between them [...]