Reliance 2023 Catalogue
Reliance 2023 Catalogue
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ALPHABETICALLY
COMMERCIAL ANODES TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ballast Tank...................................................7 Frequently Asked Question..................... 3,4
Commercial Bolt-On (Pie Anodes)...........6 Mil Spec Alloys............................................. 4
Crab Traps....................................................6 Corrosion Explained................... 47, 48 & 49
Heat Exchanger...........................................7
Heater Treater Anodes................................7 COMMERCIAL ANODES
Hull Anodes...............8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 Ballast Tank................................................... 7
Plates.............................................................5 Commercial Bolt-On (Pie Anodes)........... 6
Propeller Nuts...............................................6 Crab Traps.................................................... 6
Rods...............................................................5 Heat Exchanger........................................... 7
Sounding Lead Weights..............................7 Heater Treater Anodes................................ 7
Teardrop Anodes....................................... 10 Hull Anodes............... 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14
PLEASURE CRAFT ANODES Plates............................................................. 5
Arneson.......................................................46 Propeller Nuts............................................... 6
Azimut / Radice Anodes........................... 41 Rods............................................................... 5
Beneteau LC Euro Collar Anodes............23 Sounding Lead Weights.............................. 5
Beneteau Std LC Collar Anodes .............23
Teardrop Anodes....................................... 10
Beneteau Propeller Nuts...........................38
Bennett........................................................46 PLEASURE CRAFT ANODES
Bennett Trim Tab Kit...................................33
Bow Thrusters..................................... 42 & 43 SHAFT & RUDDER ANODES
BRP (OMC/Johnson Evinrude).................32 Rudder Anodes.......................................... 21
BRP (OMC/Johnson Evinrude Kits)..........33 Shaft Anodes...................................... 19 & 21 ANODE KITS
Corrosion Explained...................47, 48 & 49 Limited Clearance/Donut/Collar.... 22&23
De-Icer Shaft Anodes................................23 Bennett Trim Tab Kit................................... 33
De-Icer........................................................ 23 BRP (OMC / Johnson Evinrude)............... 32
Donut Anodes................................... 22 & 23 MDG - Euro Style Shaft Anodes................ 21
FF2 Prop Hub Kit..........................................33 FF-2 Prop Hub Anode Kit........................... 33
FX Flexofold…............................................39 PROPELLER ANODES Mercury Anodes Kits................................. 37
Fernstrum Keel Cooler..............................29 Azimut / Radice Anodes........................... 41 Volvo Anodes Kits...................................... 35
Frigoboat....................................................46 Beneteau Propeller Nuts........................... 38 Yamaha Anodes Kits................................. 31
Galvion.............................................. 26 & 46 FF2 Prop Hub Kit.......................................... 33 Zeus Pod Trim Tab Kit................................. 33
Gori Propeller Nuts.....................................39
FX Flexofold................................................ 39
Gori Propeller Rings...................................39
Grouper.......................................................43 Gori Propeller Nuts..................................... 39
Hamilton Jet Anodes.................................45 Gori Propeller Rings................................... 39 KEEL COOLER ANODES
Honda Anodes...........................................44 Jeanneau Prop Nuts.................................. 38 Fernstrum Keel Cooler Anodes................ 29
Hull Anodes............................ 15, 16, 17 & 18 Max Prop Anodes...................................... 40 Keel Cooler Anodes.................................. 29
Individual Anodes Kits..............................33 Propeller Nuts............................................. 38
Jeanneau Prop Nuts..................................38 Radice / Azimut Anodes........................... 41 MARINE ENGINE ANODES
Keel Cooler Anodes..................................29 Varifold Propeller....................................... 39 Brass Plug Replacements......................... 24
Key Power Bow Thrusters...........................42 Engine Anodes Complete........................ 24
Marine Engine Anodes..... 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 BOW THRUSTER ANODES
Caterpillar Engine Anodes Complete.... 25
Max Prop Anodes......................................40 Key Power Bow Thrusters .......................... 42
Detroit Diesel Engine Anodes.................. 25
MDG - Euro Style Shaft............................... 21 Quick BTQ / BTR Thruster ........................... 43
Mercury / Mercruiser Anodes..................36 Galvion Zinc Anodes................................. 26
Side Power Bow Thrusters ......................... 42
Mercury / Mercruiser Anodes Kit............ 37 Mase Marine Generators Zinc Anodes..... 27
Vetus Bow Thrusters ................................... 42
Miscellaneous Anodes.............................46 Nanni Engine Anodes............................... 27
MJP Ultrajet Marine Jet Drives..................45 IN-BOARD / OUTBOARD / STERN Replacement Anodes............................... 24
Nissan/Tohatsu..........................................30 DRIVE ANODES Volvo Penta Engine Anodes..................... 27
Propeller Nuts.............................................38 BRP (OMC/Johnson Evinrude)................. 32 Yanmar Engine Anodes Complete......... 28
Quick BTQ / BTR Thrusters..........................43 BRP (OMC/Johnson Evinrude Kits).......... 33 ZF Transmission Zinc Anodes.................... 27
Radice / Azimut Anodes........................... 41 Hamilton Jet Anodes................................. 45
Rudder Anodes.......................................... 21 Honda Anodes........................................... 44
Reference Zinc Anodes.............................28 Honda Anodes Kits.................................... 44
Sea Strainer................................................46 MISCELLANEOUS ANODES
Mercury/Mercruiser.................................. 36 Arneson....................................................... 46
Shaft Anodes................................ 19, 20 & 21
Side Power Bow Thrusters..........................42 Mercury/Mercruiser Kits........................... 37 Bennett........................................................ 46
Spur Line Cutters........................................43 Nissan/Tohatsu.......................................... 30 Frigoboat.................................................... 46
Suzuki Anodes............................................30 Suzuki Anodes............................................ 30 Galvion....................................................... 46
Teardrop Anodes....................................... 18 Volvo Anodes............................................. 34 Grouper....................................................... 43
Varifold Propeller.......................................39 Volvo Anodes Kits...................................... 35 MJP Ultrajet Marine Jet Drives.................. 45
Vetus Bow Thrusters....................................42 Yamaha Anodes........................................ 31 Reference Zinc Anodes............................. 28
Vetus Hull Anodes...................................... 14 Yamaha Anodes Kits................................. 31 Sea Strainer................................................ 46
Volvo Anodes.............................................34 Yanmar........................................................ 28
Volvo Anodes Kits......................................35 Spur Line Cutters........................................ 43
Yamaha Anodes........................................ 31 HULL ANODES Zinc & Aluminum Plate.............................. 30
Yamaha Anodes Kits................................. 31 Hull Anodes.............................15, 16, 17 & 18
Yanmar Anodes................................ 28 & 29 Teardrop Hull Anodes............................... 18
Zeus Pod Trim Tab Kit.................................33
Zinc and Aluminum Plate........................30
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ANODES
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all zinc anodes the same?
No, all zinc anodes are not the same. The chemical make-up of the alloy (or lack of alloy), has a significant ef-
fect on the anodes ability to protect a vessel.
What is passivation?
Passivation means the anode stopped working or has reduced effectiveness.
Certain Manufacturers claim the anodes they produce are 99.99% pure Zinc. Does that make sense?
No, it does not. The fact is Mil Spec Zinc Anodes are not 99.99% pure zinc. Mil Spec Zinc Anodes are
constructed with the following alloy specifications:
MIL-SPEC MIL-A-18001
Cd...................................025% - .07%
Cu...................................005% Max
Fe....................................005% Max
Pb....................................006% Max
Al.....................................10% - .50%
Zn....................................Remainder
Some Anode manufacturers claim that their anodes last longer than all others. Does that make sense?
No, it does not. For anodes to work properly they must be consumed. If anodes do not sacrifice themselves they
are not functioning correctly. If anodes are passivated, serious corrosion damage could occur to the metal
hull or other metal parts of the boat or ship causing several thousand dollars in damage. The last thing a boat
owner should want is for their anodes to last a long time. The fact is, the anode's life span is governed by it's
weight. If the consumption of the anode is slower, there is a considerable risk that the minimum voltage relative
to the most susceptible metal component on the hull may not be met, resulting in corrosion.
Is it true some manufacturers use reclaimed Zinc in the production of their anodes?
Yes, apparently so. This is not a good idea as one has no idea where the zinc originates and the manufacturer is
taking great risk of producing contaminated anodes that do not perform.
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WHY USE “RELIANCE” ANODES?
Reliance anodes are made from a high purity zinc with added catalysts to produce an “activated alloy”, ensuring the anodes
give one hundred percent of themselves to protect your boat from corrosion action. In order for an anode to work properly
it must be free of unwanted impurities.
UNDERSTANDING “MIL-SPEC: MIL-A-18001”
The United States Naval Command joined forces with the International Zinc Institute in the early 1950’s to research and improve
the performance of common zinc as a sacrificial anode. They discovered the elimination of iron contamination to less than
fourteen parts in ten thousand, coupled with the addition of controlled amounts of aluminum and cadmium, enhanced the
anodes performance significantly. The research yielded the US Naval Mil-Spec Mil-A-18001 the highest standard of anodes
quality.
DON’T LET CORROSION EAT INTO YOUR INVESTMENT – DEMAND “RELIANCE” MIL SPEC ANODES.
GALVANIC SERIES OF VARIOUS METALS EXPOSED TO SEA WATER:
Magnesium Yellow Brass Copper
Zinc Galvanized Steel Aluminum 6053
Silicon Bronze Cadmium G-Bronze
M-Bronze Mild Steel Silver Solder
Wrought Iron Cast Iron 67 Ni-33 Cu Alloy (Monel)
Titanium Lead-Tin Solders Lead
Tin Silver Gold
Naval Brass Nickel (Active) CATHODIC (Passive, Most Noble)
18-8 Stainless Steel, Type 304 (Active) 18-8 Stainless Steel, Type 304 (Passive)
18-12-3 Stainless Steel, Type 316 (Passive) 13” Chromium Stainless Steel, Type 410 (Passive)
Commercial
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Plates
COMMERCIAL PLATES
ZINC PLATES
NOM. DIMENSIONS NOM. WEIGHT
lbs. (kg)
1/2” x 3” x 3” 1.25 (.57)
1/2” x 3” x 6” 2.40 (1.09)
1/2” x 6” x 6” 4.75 (2.16)
1/2” x 6” x 12” 9.50 (4.32)
3/4” x 3” x 3” 1.75 (.80)
3/4” x 3” x 6” 3.50 (1.59)
3/4” x 6” x 6” 7.00 (3.18)
3/4” x 6” x 12” 14.00 (6.36)
Commercial Rods
COMMERCIAL RODS
ZINC RODS [MiI-Spec] ALUMINUM RODS [MiI-Spec]]
3 lb. weight
7 lb. weight
Commercial
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Propeller Nut Anodes
COMMERCIAL PROPELLER NUT ANODES
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT A-DIA (ID) B-DIA (OD) C-DEPTH
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm)
A 2.4 (.90) - - - 2.0 (50) 2.75 (69) 2.875 (73)
B 2.6 (1.15) - - - 2.25 (57) 3.0 (76) 3.0 (76)
1 4.0 (1.80) - - - 2.5 (63) 3.375 (85) 3.625 (92)
2 4.9 (2.50) - - - 2.875 (73) 3.75 (95) 4.0 (101)
3 5.8 (2.70) - - - 3.25 (82) 4.125 (104) 4.0 (101)
4 8.0 (3.40) - - - 3.75 (95) 4.625 (117) 4.5 (114)
5 10.3 (5.00) - - - 4.25 (107) 5.25 (133) 5.0 (127)
6 11.5 (5.20) - - - 4.625 (117) 5.625 (142) 5.5 (139)
7 13.0 (5.90) - - - 5.0 (127) 6.0 (152) 6.0 (152)
8 17.8 (7.60) - - - 5.5 (139) 6.625 (168) 6.375 (161)
9 24.8 (8.85) - - - 6.0 (152) 7.125 (180) 6.75 (171)
10 25.5 (11.35) - - - 6.5 (165) 7.75 (196) 7.0 (177)
11 29.8 (12.70) - - - 7.0 (177) 8.125 (206) 8.125 (206)
12 38.5 (16.80) - - - 7.5 (190) 8.75 (222) 9.0 (228)
BOLT ON
COMMERCIAL BOLT-ON (PIE ANODES)
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT DIA. WIDTH BOLT DIA.
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm)
Z-7 12.5 (6.000) AZ-7 5.5 (2.500) 8 1/2" (216) 7/16" (17)
ZD-56 2.50 (1.136) AZD-56 0.80 (0.364) 4" (101) 7/16" (17)
ZD-58 4.40 (2.000) AZD-58 1.31 (0.595) 5.9" (132) 7/16" (17)
Commercial
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Heat Exchanger Anodes
These Anodes are used on vessels of all sizes for protection of Heat Exchangers and other areas where space is a limiting
factor. Style A Anodes are square, while Style B Anodes are cast in a circular configuration. Both these types have steel inserts
cast integrally. Inserts project approximately one-eight inch on side and provide five-eights inch clearance hole for bolt-on
installation to studs welded to the attachment area. 1/2” & 3/8” insert available 5/8” & 1/2” bolt respectively.
B A
A C C
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
This line provides a full range of types and sizes of hull anodes for small to large commercial vessels and structures.
Available in weld-on and bolt-on styles with either steel or aluminum inserts cast as integral parts of the anodes
WELD ON ANODES
MD-ZHS-50 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B
ZINC MD-ZHS-50 24.0 (609) 4.0 (101) 2.0 (50) 48.0 (22.7)
ALUM AMD-AZHS-50 24.0 (609) 4.0 (101) 2.0 (50) 21.0 (9.50)
A
BOLT HOLES CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
MD-Z-3
STYLE W WELD-ON STYLE B BOLT-ON
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C
B
ZINC MD-Z3 OR MD-ZSS 12.0 (304) 3.0 (76) 1.25 (31) 10.0 (4.50)
ALUM AMD-Z3 OR AMD-ZSS 12.0 (304) 3.0 (76) 1.25 (31) 5.0 (2.25)
A
BOLT HOLES CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
Commercial
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
WELD ON ANODES
MD-Z-6 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C
B ZINC MD-Z6 5.0 (127) 2.5 (63) 1.0 (25) 3.0 (1.35)
ALUM AMD-Z6 5.0 (127) 2.5 (63) 1.0 (25) 1.3 (.60)
A
BOLT HOLES CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
MD-Z-19 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C
B ZINC MD-Z19 25.0 (635) 3.125 (79) 1.25 (31) 23.0 (10.40)
ALUM AMD-Z19 25.0 (635) 3.125 (79) 1.25 (31) 10.0 (4.55)
A
BOLT HOLES CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
es
MD-Z-22
STREAMLINED A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B ANODES PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-Z-22 14.0 (356) 6.50 (165) 1-1/2 (38) 23.0 (10.45)
A ALUM AMD-Z-22 14.0 (356) 6.50 (165) 1-1/2 (38) 10.0 (4.550)
Streamlined Anodes
STREAMLINED
B
MD-Z-26 / MD-ZHS-26
C
B ANODES
Streamlined Anodes
A
A-LENGTH
A
B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# STREAMLINED in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC B MD-Z-26ANODES
/ MD-ZHS-26 13.25 (336) 4.25 (108) 2-1/4 (57) 25.0 (11.36)
B C
ALUM AMD-Z-26 / AMD-ZHS-26 13.25 (336) 4.25 (108) 2-1/4 (57) 12.0 (5.45)
A
MD-ZHS-47 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
D
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-ZHS-47
B 12.0 (304) 6.0 (152) 2.5 (2564 45.0 (20.46)
ALUM AMD-ZHS-47 12.0 (304) 6.0 (152) 2.5 (2564 19.8 (9.0)
C
A C BOLT HOLESA CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
PLATE ANODE PLATE ANODE
MD-Z-220
STYLE W WELD-ON STYLE B BOLT-ON
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C
B ZINC MD-Z-220 27.0 (685) 5.0 (127) 1.75 (44) 62.0 (28.12)
ALUM AMD-Z-220 27.0 (685) 5.0 (127) 1.75 (44) 26.0 (11.79)
A
BOLT HOLES CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
MD-ZC-5 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C
B ZINC MD-ZC-5 9.0 (228) 2.25 (57) 1.25 (31) 5.0 (2.25)
ALUM AMD-ZC-5 9.0 (228) 2.25 (57) 1.25 (31) 2.1 (.95)
A
THESE ANODES ARE USED FOR CRAB TRAPS - 7/16" SLOT
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
WELD ON ANODES
MD-Z-519 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C
B ZINC MD-Z-519 19.0 (481) 5.0 (127) 1.75 (44) 35.0 (15.88)
ALUM AMD-Z-519 19.0 (481) 5.0 (127) 1.75 (44) 13.46 (6.11)
A
BOLT HOLES CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
MD-ZTS
STYLE-W
WELD-ON
ZTS
TEARDROP ANODES BOLT-ON
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
C
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
A
ZINC MD-ZTS
C 9.0 (228) 3.0 (76) 1.375 (34) 5.0 (2.25)
A
ALUM AMD-ZTS 9.0 (228) 3.0 (76) 1.375 (34) 2.1 (0.95)
B
STYLE-B .375" 1 cm
MD-35
STYLE-W ZTS
TEARDROP ANODES BOLT-ON
Z-12 A-LENGTH
Z-13 Z-14 B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
C
WELD-ON
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-35 A 5.0 (127) 2.4 (60) 1.375 (34) 2.43 (1.10)
C
A
ALUM AMD-35 5.0 (127) 2.4 (60) 1.375 (34) 1.10 (0.45)
BOLT HOLES
B CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
STYLE-B .375" 1 cm
MD-37
STYLE-W ZTS
TEARDROP ANODES BOLT-ON
Z-12 A-LENGTH
Z-13 Z-14 B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
C
WELD-ON
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-37 A 7.0 (178) 3.0 (76) 1.500 (38) 4.85 (2.20)
C
A
ALUM AMD-37 7.0 (178) 3.0 (76) 1.500 (38) 1.94 (0.88)
BOLT HOLES
B CAN BE ADDED ON STRAPS AS REQUIRED
TEARDROP ANODES
STYLE-B
BOLT-ON
.375" 1 cm
MD-Z-12
A
MOUNTING A - LGTH B - WIDTH C - DEPTH D - C/C WEIGHT
C PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-Z-12 1/4 (6) 4.0 (101) 1.25 (31) 0.75 (19) 2.00 (51) 0.75 (0.35)
B
ALUM AMD-Z-12 1/4 (6) 4.0 (101) 1.25 (31) 0.75 (19) 2.00 (51) 0.38 (0.17)
Z-12 Z-13 Z-14
TEARDROP ANODES
STYLE-B
BOLT-ON
.375" 1 cm
MD-Z-13
A
MOUNTING A - LGTH B - WIDTH C - DEPTH D - C/C WEIGHT
C PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS
(KGS)
ZINC MD-Z-13 1/4
(6) 6.0
(152) 1.75
(44) 1.00 (25) 3.25
(83) 1.50 (0.70)
B
ALUM AMD-Z-13 1/4
(6) 6.0
(152) 1.75
(44) 1.00 (25) 3.25
(83) 0.65
(0.30)
Z-12 Z-13 Z-14
TEARDROP ANODES
STYLE-B
BOLT-ON
.375" 1 cm
MD-Z-14
A
MOUNTING A - LGTH B - WIDTH C - DEPTH D - C/C WEIGHT
C PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-Z-14 1/4 (6) 8.0 (203) 2.625 (66) 1.5 (38) 4.0 (102) 3.25 (1.45)
B
ALUM AMD-Z-14 1/4 (6) 8.0 (203) 2.625 (66) 1.5 (38) 4.0 (102) 1.35 (0.60)
Z-12 Z-13 Z-14
MD-ZTS SLOTTED
STYLE-B .375" 1 cm
STYLE-W ZTS
TEARDROP ANODES BOLT-ON
MOUNTING A - LGTH B - WIDTH C - DEPTH D - C/C WEIGHT
in (mm)
WELD-ON
C PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS
(KGS)
ZINC
C
MD-ZTS SLOTTED
A
1/4 (6) 9.0 (228) 3.0 (76) 1.375 (34) 10.75 (273) 5.0 (2.25)
A ALUM AMD-ZTS SLOTTED 1/4 (6) 9.0 (228) 3.0 (76) 1.375 (34) 10.75 (273) 2.1 (0.95)
B
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
COMMERCIAL HULL ANODES
BOLT ON ANODES
SLOTTED MD-Z-1 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
D
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-Z-1 12.0 (304) 6.0 (152) 1.25 (31) 6.0 (152) 23.0 (10.4)
ALUM AMD-Z-1 12.0 (304) 6.0 (152) 1.25 (31) 6.0 (152) 9.7 (4.4)
A C
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
BOLT ON ANODES
COMMERCIAL HULL ANODES
MD-ZHC-15 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
A
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-ZHC-15 16.0 (400) 3.0 (76) 1-3/4 (44) 9 (229) 16.0 (7.27)
B
ALUM AMD-ZHC-15 16.0 (400) 3.0 (76) 1-3/4 (44) 9 (229) 6.5 (2.95)
D SLOTTED GALVINIZED INSERT - 5/8" SLOT
MADE FOR "SUNSEEKERS", "SEA LIONS", "VIKING"BOATS AND MORE. • *SLOTTED GALVINIZED INSERT - 5/8" - 1"
MADE FOR "VIKING" BOATS & MORE SLOTTED WITH ALUMINUM INSERT
A C
Commercial
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
COMMERCIAL HULL ANODES
BOLT ON ANODES
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Commercial Hull Anodes
COMMERCIAL HULL ANODES
BOLT ON ANODES
MD-P5B2 A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-P5B2 24.0 (609) 3.0 (76) 1.25 (31) 12.0 (304) 23.5 (10.6)
ALUM AMD-P5B2 24.0 (609) 3.0 (76) 1.25 (31) 12.0 (304) 10.0 (4.5)
SLOTS IN ALUMINUM AND STEEL INSERTS, PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN ORDERING
Commercial
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
BOLT ON ANODES
D
Centre Distance
Between Holes
MD-ZHC-2
C
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-ZHC-2 5-3/4 (146) 2-5/8 (67) 3/4 (19) 2-7/8 (73) 2.30 (1.045)
ALUM AMD-ZHC-2 5-3/4 (146) 2-5/8 (67) 3/4 (19) 2-7/8 (73) 0.9 (0.409)
A
D
Centre Distance
Between Holes
MD-ZHC-3H-HEAVY
C
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-ZHC-3H-HEAVY 6-1/4 (159) 2-3/4 (70) 3/4 (19) 2-7/8 (73) 3.50 (1.590)
ALUM AMD-ZHC-3H-HEAVY 6-1/4 (159) 2-3/4 (70) 3/4 (19) 2-7/8 (73) 1.75 (0.79)
A
D
Centre Distance
Between Holes
MD-DIVERS MINI 4X6 HEAVY
C
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-DIVERS MINI 4X6 HEAVY 6-0 (152) 4-0 (102) 9/16 (14) 2-3/4 (69) 2.80 (1.273)
ALUM AMD-DIVERS MINI 4X6 HEAVY 6-0 (152) 4-0 (102) 9/16 (14) 2-3/4 (69) 1.19 (0.541)
A
D
Centre Distance
Between Holes
MD-ZHC-5
C
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-ZHC-5 8-0 (203) 4-0 (102) 3/4 (19) 4-1/2 (114) 4.60 (2.090)
ALUM AMD-ZHC-5 8-0 (203) 4-0 (102) 3/4 (19) 4-1/2 (114) 1.84 (0.836)
A
D
Centre Distance
Between Holes
MD-ZHC-5-HEAVY
C
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-ZHC-5-HEAVY 8-0 (203) 4-0 (102) 1-0 (25) 4-1/2 (114) 6.60 (2.990)
ALUM AMD-ZHC-5-HEAVY 8-0 (203) 4-0 (102) 1-0 (25) 4-1/2 (114) 3.30 (1.500)
A
D
Centre Distance
Between Holes
MD-ZHC-6
C
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B ZINC MD-ZHC-6 7-7/8 (200) 3-7/8 (98) 7/8 (22) 4-3/16 (106) 5.60 (2.490)
ALUM AMD-ZHC-6 7-7/8 (200) 3-7/8 (98) 7/8 (22) 4-3/16 (106) 2.39 (1.080)
A
D
C
MD-6 X 6 DIVERS
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-6 X 6 DIVERS 6-0 (152) 6-0 (152) 1/2 (13) 2-7/8 (73) 4.60 (2.150)
ALUM AMD-6 X 6 DIVERS 6-0 (152) 6-0 (152) 1/2 (13) 2-7/8 (73) 1.85 (0.840)
A
D
C
MD-6 X 6 DIVERS-HEAVY
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-6 X 6 DIVERS-HEAVY 6-0 (152) 6-0 (152) 5/8 (16) 2-7/8 (73) 6.00 (2.720)
ALUM AMD-6 X 6 DIVERS-HEAVY 6-0 (152) 6-0 (152) 5/8 (16) 2-7/8 (73) 1.90 (0.860)
A
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ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
BOLT ON ANODES Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
D
C
MD-6 X 6 DIVERS X-HEAVY
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-6 X 6 DIVERS X-HEAVY 6-0 (152) 6-0 (152) 1-0 (25) 2-7/8 (73) 8.00 (3.63)
ALUM AMD-DD-6 X 6 DIVERS X-HEAVY 6-0 (152) 6-0 (152) 1-0 (25) 2-7/8 (73) 2.96 (1.34)
A
D
MD-103862-14
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-103862-14 7-0 (178) –– –– 1-1/2 (38) 2-3/4 (69) 14.00 (6.35)
ALUM AMD-103862-14 7-0 (178) –– –– 1-1/2 (38) 2-3/4 (69) 5.45 (2.47)
A The DD6X6, DD6X6 Heavy, DD6X6 X-Heavy & 103862-15 are a popular low cost alternative to the HJ-103862
D
C MD-DD-6 X 12 DIVERS
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B
ZINC MD-DD-6 X 12 DIVERS 12.0 (305) 6.0 (152) 1/2 (13) 5-1/2 (140) 7.50 (3.409)
ALUM AMD-DD-6 X 12 DIVERS 12.0 (305) 6.0 (152) 1/2 (13) 5-1/2 (140) 2.95 (1.341)
A
D
C MD-DDX-6 X 12 DIVERS DLX
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B
ZINC MD-DDX-6X12 DIVERS DLX 12-0 (305) 6-0 (152) 3/4 (19) 5-1/2 (140) 9.38 (4.264)
N/A N/A
A
D
C MD-DD 6 X 12 DIVERS HEAVY
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B
ZINC MD-DD 6X12 DIVERS HEAVY 12-0 (305) 6-0 (152) 3/4 (19) 5-1/2 (140)
10.5-11.5
(5.00)
ALUM AMD-DD 6X12 DIVERS HEAVY 12-0 (305) 6-0 (152) 3/4 (19) 5-1/2 (140) 5.00 (2.27)
A
A
DIVERS SUPER HEAVY
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
E B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-DIVERS SUPER HEAVY 14-0 (356) 6-1/2 (165) 1.25 (32) 5-1/2 (140) 20.0 (9.07)
D ALUM AMD-DIVERS SUPER HEAVY 14-0 (356) 6-1/2 (165) 1.25 (32) 5-1/2 (140) 8.33 (3.78)
SLOTTED WITH ALUMINUM INSERT
A
MD-Z-10 BAYLINER
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-Z-10 BAYLINER 12-0 (305) 6-0 (152) 5/8 (16) 4-1/2 (115) 8.90 (4.045)
ALUM AMD-Z-10 BAYLINER 12-0 (305) 6-0 (152) 5/8 (16) 4-1/2 (115) 3.39 (1.541)
D
5.5"
D MD-21174476
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-21174476 16-1/2 (413) 3-7/8 (66) 1-1/2 (38) 5-1/2 (140) 13.5 (6.14)
A ALUM AMD-21174476 16-1/2 (413) 3-7/8 (66) 1-1/2 (38) 5-1/2 (140) 5.75 (2.61)
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ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
BOLT ON ANODES Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
A MD-ZC-406 / MD-B-12
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-ZC-406 / Z-MD-B-12 8-5/8 (219) 4-1/4 (108) 1 (25) 5 (127) 8.35 (3.79)
D ALUM AMD-ZC406 / A-MD-B-12 8-5/8 (219) 4-1/4 (108) 1 (25) 5 (127) 3.00 (1.364)
A
A MD-B-19
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-B-19 12 (305) 6 (152) 1.9 (48) 6.0 (152) 26.0 (11.79)
ALUM AMD-B-19 12 (305) 6 (152) 1.9 (48) 6.0 (152) 9.63 (4.37)
D
D
SLOTTED WITH 5/8" x 1-1/4" ALUMINUM INSERTS
A MD-B-15
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-B-15 9.0 (228) 4-1/4 (108) 1-1/8 (30) 5-1/8 (130) 9.00 (4.080)
D ALUM AMD-B-15 9.0 (228) 4-1/4 (108) 1-1/8 (30) 5-1/8 (130) 0.29 (0.132)
A MD-M-24
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-M-24 4-3/4 (121) 2-0 (51) 3/4 (19) 1-1/4 (32) 0.73 (0.332)
D
ALUM AMD-M-24 4-3/4 (121) 2-0 (51) 3/4 (19) 1-1/4 (32) 0.29 (0.132)
MD-M-25 / MD-A-25
A
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-M-25 9-1/4 (235) 3-3/8 (86) 3/4 (19) SEE BELOW 4.00 (1.810)
D ALUM AMD-M-25 9-1/4 (235) 3-3/8 (86) 3/4 (19) SEE BELOW 1.62 (0.736)
HORIZONTAL HOLE DISTANCE 3-7/8" • VERTICAL HOLE DISTANCE 1-13/16" TO 1-3/4" • HOLES ARE OVAL TO FIT BOTH
MD-M-30
A
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-M-30 6-1/4 (159) 2-3/4 (70) 5/8 (16) 4-1/2 (114) 2.10 (0.955)
ALUM AMD-M-30 6-1/4 (159) 2-3/4 (70) 5/8 (16) 4-1/2 (114) 0.81 (0.368)
MD-M-40
A
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-M-40 7-1/2 (191) 2-1/2 (63) 1/2 (13) 2.00 (50) 2.10 (0.960)
ALUM AMD-M-40 7-1/2 (191) 2-1/2 (63) 1/2 (13) 2.00 (50) 1.10 (0.500)
5.5"
D MD-40005875
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
B PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
ZINC MD-40005875 10-1/2 (266) 3-7/8 (66) 1-1/2 (38) 5-1/2 (140) 8.0 (3.63)
A ALUM AMD-40005875 10-1/2 (266) 3-7/8 (66) 1-1/2 (38) 5-1/2 (140) 3.40 (1.55)
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ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
Pleasure Craft Hull Anodes
BOLT ON ANODES
MD-N-1
A
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B
ZINC MD-N-1 8-5/8 (219) 3-3/16 (84) 1/2 (13) -- -- 2.63 (1.195)
ALUM AMD-N-1 8-5/8 (219) 3-3/16 (84) 1/2 (13) -- -- 1.03 (0.468)
MD-N-1 HEAVY
A
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
B
ZINC MD-N-1 HEAVY 8-5/8 (219) 3-3/16 (84) 1-0 (25) -- -- 5.00 (2.270)
ALUM AMD-N-1 HEAVY 8-5/8 (219) 3-3/16 (84) 1-0 (25) -- -- 2.17 (0.980)
A
MD-T-21
B
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
D
ZINC MD-T-21 5-0 (127) 2-0 (50) 7/8 (23) 1-5/8 (41) 1.00 (0.455)
ALUM AMD-T-21 5-0 (127) 2-0 (50) 7/8 (23) 1-5/8 (41) 0.39 (0.177)
A
MD-TD-S
B
A-LENGTH B-WIDTH C-DEPTH D-C/C WEIGHT
PART# in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) LBS (KGS)
C ZINC MD-TD-S 3-3/8
(86) 1-3/4 (44) 5/8 (16) 1-1/2 (38) 0.55 (0.250)
ALUM AMD-TD-S 3-3/8
(86) 1-3/4 (44) 5/8 (16) 1-1/2 (38) 0.19 (0.010)
MD-TD-L
A
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Shaft Anodes
Reliance Shaft Anodes mount to the shaft with two stainless steel hardware options to choose from.
Allen head with lock washer OR Slotted head with lock washer
& bolt retaining washer & bolt retaining washer
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Shaft Anodes
Reliance Shaft Anodes mount to the shaft with two stainless steel hardware options to choose from.
Allen head with lock washer OR Slotted head with lock washer
& bolt retaining washer & bolt retaining washer
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Shaft Anodes
Reliance Shaft Anodes mount to the shaft with two stainless steel hardware options to choose from.
Allen head with lock washer OR Slotted head with lock washer
& bolt retaining washer & bolt retaining washer
A A
B B
RUDDER ANODE A
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Donut Anodes
Reliance Donut Anodes mount to the shaft with
stainless steel slot head screws. Socket cap
screws available on request.
METRIC SIZES
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT A-SHAFT DIA. B-DIAMETER C-THICKNESS
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) in (mm) in (mm) In (mm)
MDC-20 1.00 (0.450) AMDC-20 0.50 (0.230) 20mm 2-1/8 (54) 1-1/4 (33)
MDC-25 1.05 (0.477) AMDC-25 0.52 (0.236) 25mm 2-1/8 (54) 1-1/4 (33)
MDC-30 1.10 (0.500) AMDC-30 0.47 (0.214) 30mm 2-1/8 (54) 1-1/4 (33)
MDC-35 1.48 (0.673) AMDC-35 0.66 (0.300) 35mm 3-0 (75) 1-1/4 (33)
MDC-40 1.36 (0.618) AMDC-40 0.61 (0.277) 40mm 3-0 (75) 1-1/4 (33)
MDC-45 3.10 (1.409) AMDC-45 1.32 (0.600) 45mm 4-0 (102) 1-3/8 (35)
MDC-50 2.80 (1.273) AMDC-50 1.23 (0.559) 50mm 4-0 (102) 1-3/8 (35)
DONUT ANODE C
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Donut Anodes
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
SHAFT DIA. DIAMETER LENGTH WEIGHT
in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) lbs. (kg)
1/2 (13) 1-1/2 (38) 1-1/4 (32) 0.40 (0.18)
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Marine Engine Anodes
Reliance MDE Series Marine Anodes
consist of a brass plug with anode attached.
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Marine Engine Anodes
Reliance Engine Anodes consist of a brass plug with anode attached
A C
MARINE ENGINE
ANODE
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Marine Engine Anodes
Galvion ZINC ANODES
MD-ZDM-500
A - DIAMETER B - LENGTH INT THREAD BRASS PLUG NPT WEIGHT
B TYPE NUMBER IN (MM) IN (MM) IN (MM) LBS (KGS)
MD-ZDM-500 0.50 (13.0) 0.75 (19) 12 - 28 .375 (10) 0.04 (0.020)
MD-ZDM-625
A - DIAMETER B - LENGTH INT THREAD BRASS PLUG NPT WEIGHT
B TYPE NUMBER IN (MM) IN (MM) IN (MM) LBS (KGS)
MD-ZDM-625 0.625 (17) 0.75 (19) 12 - 28 .500 (13) 0.057 (0.02)
MD-ZDM-825
A - DIAMETER B - LENGTH INT THREAD BRASS PLUG NPT WEIGHT
B TYPE NUMBER IN (MM) IN (MM) IN (MM) LBS (KGS)
MD-ZDM-825 0.82 (21) 0.75 (19) 12 - 28 0.75 (19) 0.10 (0.04)
MD-ZDM-1050
A - DIAMETER B - LENGTH INT THREAD BRASS PLUG NPT WEIGHT
B TYPE NUMBER IN (MM) IN (MM) IN (MM) LBS (KGS)
MD-ZDM-1050 0.82 (21) 0.75 (19) 12 - 28 1.0 (25) 0.17 (0.48)
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Marine Engine Anodes
Reliance Engine Anodes consist of a brass plug with anode attached
MALE PLUG FOR MD-838929 FEMALE PLUG FOR MD-838929 BRASS PLUG FOR MD-823661
B C B C
A A
MD-80162
MD-N494635
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Marine Engine Anodes
Reliance Engine Anodes consist of a brass plug with anode attached
A C
MARINE ENGINE
ANODE
A A
B B
MD-RGZ-1 MD-RZG-2-21
MD-RZG-2-25
MD-RZG-2-27.5
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Yanmar Anodes
BOLT ON PLEASURE CRAFT YANMAR
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT LENGTH
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) in (mm)
YANMAR
YANMAR 196420-02652 1.88 (0.855) N/A 5.8 (148)
YANMAR 196440-02660 1.60 (0.727) YANMAR 196440-02660A 1.88 (0.855) 4.0 (102)
(196450-02500)
196440-02660A
YANMAR YANMAR
YANMAR
SAILDRIVE SAILDRIVE
196420-02652
196440-02660 ALUMINUM
(196450-02500)
X-45-3 X-52-3
A C
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT Anodes For Suzuki & Nissan/Tohatsu
AND BRACKISH WATER These Reliance Outdrive Anodes are direct replacement components for Suzuki
and Nissan/Tohatsu engines and meet specifications of anodes on original equipment.
BONDING WIRE
6” ON ONE END
12” ON OTHER END
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Anodes For Yamaha Outdrives
These Reliance Outdrive Anodes are direct replacement components for
Yamaha engines and meet specifications of anodes on original equipment.
MD-61A-45371-00 MD-6AW-45251-00
Yamaha Kits
AVAILABLE IN ZINC & ALUMINUM
YAMAHA OUTDRIVES KITS
MDY150KIT
1 - MD-6G5-45251-01
1 - MD-6J9-45371-00
Fits Yamaha 150-200 HP Outboards MD-6G5-45251-01 MD-6J9-45371-00
MDY150CRKIT
1 - MD-6G5-45251-01
1 - MD6K1-45371-00
Fits Yamaha 150-200 HP Outboards (Counter Rotation) MD-6G5-45251-01 MD-MD6-K145371-00
MDY200250KIT
1 - MD-6G5-45251-01
1 - MD61A-45371-00
Fits Yamaha 200-250 HP Outboards MD-6G5-45251-01 MD61A-45371-00
MDY6090KIT
1 - MD-688-45371-02
1 - MD-6H1-45251-02
MD-688-45371-02 MD-6H1-45251-02
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT Anodes for BRP™ (OMC/Johnson Evinrude)
AND BRACKISH WATER
These Reliance Outdrive Anodes are direct replacement
components for OMC engines and meet specifications
of anodes on original equipment.
A
MD-367
C B
MD-123009
MD-327606 MD-393023 MD-398331 MD-392462 MD-980756
MD-5031705 MD-398873
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ALUMINUM FOR SALT BRP™ (OMC/Johnson Evinrude) Anode Kits
AND BRACKISH WATER AVAILABLE IN ZINC & ALUMINUM
MD-393023 MD-392462
MD-FF-2 PROP
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Anodes For Volvo Outdrives
PLEASURE CRAFT ANODES FOR VOLVO OUTDRIVES
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT ENGINE A - LENGTH B - WIDTH C - DEPTH
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) MODEL in (mm) in (mm) in (mm)
MDV-15 0.36 (0.164) AMDV-15 0.14 (0.064) 100 3-7/8 (98) 7/16 (11) 2-0 (51)
MDV-16 0.43 (0.195) AMDV-16 0.17 (0.077) 200 4-1/8 (105) 3/8 (10) 2-1/4 (57)
MDV-17 0.63 (0.286) AMDV-17 0.25 (0.114) 250-270 4-1/2 (114) 3/8 (10) 2-1/4 (57)
MDV-18 1.56 (1.540) AMDV-18 0.61 (0.277) 280-290 4-3/4 (121) 1-3/8 (35) 2-3/8 (60)
MD-358407 3.54 (0.145) AMD-358407 1.30 (0.590) — 4 (102) 1-3/4 (44) - -
MD-823661 0.32 (0.145) AMD-823661 0.13 (0.059) Diesel – - – - - -
MD-832598 1.88 (0.855) AMD-832598 0.73 (0.332) 250-270 7-3/8 (187) 7/8 (22) 5-3/4 (146)
MD-851983 1.11 (0.505) AMD-851983 0.43 (0.195) 120F Sail Drive 3-3/4 (95) 1-1/16 (27) 3-11/16 (94)
MD-852835 1.67 (0.759) AMD-852835 0.65 (0.295) 290 5-1/4 (132) 1-0 (25) 3-3/8 (86)
MD-875812 1.42 (0.645) AMD-875812 0.55 (0.250) Sail Drive 4-1/4 (108) 1-3/4 (44) 2-1/8 (54)
MD-875821 1.29 (0.586) AMD-875821 0.50 (0.227) 290 4-3/8 (111) 1-3/8 (35) 3-3/8 (86)
MD-838929 0.09 (0.041) AMD-838929 0.04 (0.018) — 2 (50) 1-1/4 (32) - -
MD-3588745 1.90 (0.860) AMD-3588745 0.83 (0.380) Engine Anode 4-1/2 (114) 1-1/4 (32) 3-3/8 (86)
MD-3593881 1.60 (0.727) AMD-3593881 0.64 (0.291) — 2 (50) 2-3/4 (70) - -
MD-3841427 2.40 (1.090) AMD-3841427 1.04 (0.470) — 3-3/4 (95) 3 1/2 (89) 1-3/16 (30)
MD-3854130 2.42 (1.100) AMD-3854130 0.95 (0.432) — 3.7 (94) 3.7 (94) 1.5 (38)
MD-3855411 2.33 (1.059) AMD-3855411 0.90 (0.409) — – – – - - -
MD-3863206 1.57 (0.710) AMD-3863206 0.77 (0.350) — 5-1/4 (132) 3.1 (78) 1-3/8 (35)
MD-3858399 0.60 (0.270) AMD-3858399 0.30 (0.140) — – – – - - -
MD-3883728 2.89 (1.310) AMD-3883728 1.10 (0.500) — 6 (153) 3-1/2 (89) 1.1 (27)
MD-872139 1.43 (0.650) AMD-872139 0.63 (0.286) — 5-1/4 (132) 1-3/4 (44) 1-1/8 (29)
MD-873395 0.80 (0.360) AMD-873395 0.28 (0.130) — 2 (51) 1-5/8 (41) 1-1/4 (32)
MD-872793 0.22 (0.100) AMD-872793 0.09 (0.041) — 5-1/4 (132) 1-3/4 (44) 1-1/8 (29)
MD-22651246 3.40 (1.540) N/A N/A SAIL DRIVE 4 (102) 1-3/4 (44) - -
MD-40005206 12.00 (5.440) AMD-40005206 5.00 (2.270) — 14 (356) 3.32 (80) 1.18 (80)
(MD-21174476) (AMD-21174476)
MD-40005875 8.00 (6.120) AMD-40005875 3.40 (1.550) — 10-1/2 (266) 3.32 (80) 1.18 (80)
C MD-832598
MD-852835
A MD-838929 DIESEL A
B M8 x 1.25 MD-823661 MD-852835
MDV-15, 16, 17 B C
MDV-18
MD-851983
MD-875812
MD-875821
MD-872139
MD-3858399 MD-3855411
1/4-20 UNC
MD-358407
5.5"
C/C
MD-21174476 - 5.45" C/C MD-872793 MD-3854130
MD-40005206 - 5.45" C/C MD-3593881
MD-40005875 - 5.90" C/C
MD-22651246
MD-3588745
MD-3863206 MD-3841427 MD-3883728 MD-873395
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Volvo Anode Kits
AVAILABLE IN ZINC & ALUMINUM
MD-3855411
HARDWARE INCLUDED MD-3854130
1/4-20 UNC
VOLVO SX-A/DPS
1 - MD-3841427
1 - MD-3883728
NO HARDWARE
MD-3841427 MD-3883728
NO HARDWARE
MD-3588745 MD-3863206
VOLVO 290 EU
1 - MDV-18
1 - MD-852835
1 - MD-872793
MDV-18 MD-852835 MD-872793
VOLVO 290 DP EU
1 - MD-875821
1 - MD-852835
1 - MD-872793
MD-875821 MD-852835 MD-872793
VOLVO VPIPS
1 - MD-3593881
1 - MD-40005875 5.5"
C/C
MD-3593881 MD-40005875
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Anodes For Mercury Outdrives
These Reliance Outdrive Anodes are direct replacement components for Mercury and Volvo
engines and meet or exceed the specifications of anodes on original equipment.
PLEASURE CRAFT Anodes For Mercury Outdrives
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT
THREAD SIZE
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg)
MD-31640 1.05 (0.477) AMD-31640 0.41 (0.186) 7/16-14 UNC
MD-34127 1.29 (0.586) AMD-34127 0.50 (0.227) 7/16-14 UNC
MD-34762 0.52 (0.236) AMD-34762 0.20 (0.091)
MD-46399 0.82 (0.373) AMD-46399 0.32 (0.145) 7/16-14 UNC
MD-55989 (1/2) 0.23 (0.105) AMD-55989 (1/2) 0.09 (0.041) 1/2-13 UNC
MD-55989 (1/4) 0.23 (0.105) AMD-55989 (1/4) 0.09 (0.041) 1/4-20 UNC
MD-55989 (7/16) 0.23 (0.105) AMD-55989 (7/16) 0.09 (0.041) 7/16-14 UNC
MD-76214 0.61 (0.277) AMD-76214 0.24 (0.109) 7/16-14 UNC
MD-76214-4 (UNTHREADED) 0.62 (0.282) AMD-76214-4 (UNTHREADED) 0.24 (0.109)
MD-76214-5 0.65 (0.295) AMD-76214-5 0.25 (0.114) 7/16-14 UNC
MD-43994 1.95 (0.886) N/A N/A
MD-43396 1.46 (0.664) N/A N/A
MD-806105 0.49 (0.223) AMD-806105 0.19 (0.086)
MD-806189 0.19 (0.086) AMD-806189 0.07 (0.032)
MD-822157-C2 1.06 (0.482) N/A N/A
MD-823912 0.35 (0.129) AMD-823912 0.14 (0.062)
MD-823913 1.00 (0.450) AMD-823913 0.45 (0.200)
MD-892227 0.30 (0.136) AMD-892227A 0.10 (0.050)
MD-826134 0.56 (0.255) AMD-826134 0.34 (0.155)
MD-847266 N/A N/A AMD-847266 0.05 (0.020)
MD-89949 2.36 (1.073) N/A N/A
MD-818298 1.40 (0.636) AMD-818298 0.55 (0.250)
MD-821629 1.59 (0.723) AMD-821629 0.62 (0.282) 1/4-20 UNC
MD-821630 2.21 (1.005) AMD-821630 0.86 (0.391)
MD-821631 1.99 (0.905) AMD-821631 0.78 (0.355)
MD-806190 0.67 (0.305) AMD-806190 0.26 (0.118)
MD-98432-5 0.94 (0.427) AMD-98432-5 0.37 (0.168) M8 X 1.25
MD-806188 0.33 (0.150) AMD-806188 0.13 (0.059)
MD-865182 1.12 (0.509) AMD-865182 0.42 (0.191)
MD-848653T K-PLANE N/A N/A AMD-848653T K-PLANE 0.65 (0.295)
MD-847332 K-PLANE N/A N/A AMD-847332 K-PLANE 0.44 (0.200)
MD-847266 K-PLANE N/A N/A AMD-848266 K-PLANE 0.18 (0.082)
MD-875208 0.06 (0.030) AMD-875208 0.03 (0.014)
MD-880653 1.10 (0.500) AMD-880653 0.44 (0.200)
B
C
MD-46399 MD-76214 MD-822157-C2
MD-31640 MD-34762 MD-823912
MD-34127 MD-76214-5
MD-823913
MD-43994
THREADED CORE
(821631) MD-821631 1/4 NC
MD-C55989 1/2 NC MD-43396 MD-806105 MD-892227A
818298
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Mercury Anode Kits
AVAILABLE IN ZINC & ALUMINUM
ALPHA 1 ANODE KIT
1 - MD-31640
1 - MD-821631
THREADED CORE
2 - MD-55989 1/4 NC
MD-31640 MD-821631 MD-C55989 1/2 NC
VERADO - 6
1 - MD-880653
4 - MD-892227
2 - MD-826134
1 - MD-76214-5 MD-76214
MD-880653 MD-892227A MD-826134 MD-76214-5
VERADO - 4
1 - MD-818298
2 - MD-826134
1 - MD-76214-5 818298
HARDWARE INCLUDED
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Propeller Nuts
Propeller nut replacement comes with washers attached.
PROPELLER NUTS
THREAD SIZE SHAFT SIZE ZINC O.D. REPLACEMENT
PER INCH IN (mm) SIZE IN (mm) SLEEVE LBS. (kg) COMPLETE LBS. (kg)
1/2 NC 13 3/4 (19) A 1-1/4 (32) 0.2 (.09) 0.34 (.15)
5/8 NC 11 7/8 (22) B 1-5/8 (41) 0.5 (.23) 0.82 (.37)
3/4 NC 10 1 (25) C 2 (51) 1.06 (.48) 1.55 (.70)
7/8 NC 9 1-1/4 (32) D 2-5/16 (59) 1.5 (.68) 2.2 (1.0)
1 NC 8 1-3/8 (35) E 2-1/2 (64) 1.7 (.77) 2.55 (1.16)
1-1/8 NC 7 1-1/2 (38) F 2-3/4 (70) 2.0 (.91) 3.2 (1.54)
1-1/4 NC 7 1-3/4 (44) G 3-1/8 (79) 2.8 (1.27) 4.6 (2.09)
1-1/2 NC 6 2 (51) H 3-3/8 (86) 3.1 (1.41) 5.75 (2.61)
SPECIAL THREAD CONFIGURATION AVAILABLE FOR SCREWS AND WASHERS, ORDER BY ZINC SIZE
AVAILABLE IN “ZINC ONLY” OR “COMPLETE WITH BRASS INSERT” SCREWS WASHERS
A A, B
B C, D, E, F
C, D, E, F G,H
G, H
ORDER BY THREAD SIZE, (RIGHT OR LEFT) HAND
BENETEAU
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg)
BEN-22/25 (Jeanneau Jr) 0.30 (0.136) ABEN-22/25 (Jeanneau Jr) 0.12 (0.055)
BEN-30 (Jeanneau) 0.59 (0.268) ABEN-30 (Jeanneau) 0.23 (0.105)
BEN-35 0.72 (0.327) ABEN-35 0.28 (0.127)
BEN-40 1.11 (0.505) ABEN-40 0.43 (0.195)
BEN-45 1.57 (0.714) ABEN-45 0.61 (0.277)
JEANNEAU SAILBOAT
Prop Zinc – 0.60 lbs. (.273 kg)
JEANNEAU JR.
Prop Zinc – 0.30 lbs. (.136 kg)
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Propeller Nuts
Propeller nut replacement comes with washers attached.
MD-VF3AN MD-VF4AN
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Pleasure Craft Propeller Nuts
MAX PROP
63M
• Fits 2001 and older 63mm hubs non-circular in diameter
• Weight: 0.6 lbs
• For 3/4” to1-1/8” and 22mm to 28mm diameter shafts
• Mounting holes 46mm centre-to-centre (1-13/16”)
• Uses 63/70mm Large Screw Set
(5mm diameter screws, 20mm long, 4mm hex wrench)
ZINC ANODES 70M
NOM. WEIGHT • Fits 2001 and older 70mm hubs (non-circular)
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) • Weight: 0.9 lbs
Max Prop 63m 0.59 0.268 • For 1-1/4” to1-3/8” (30mm to 28mm) diameter shafts
Max Prop 70m 0.88 0.400 • Mounting holes 50mm centre-to-centre (2”)
Max Prop 83m 1.73 0.786
• Uses 63/70mm Large Screw Set
(5mm diameter screws, 20mm long, 4mm hex wrench)
ALUMINUM ANODES 83M
NOM. WEIGHT • Fits 2003 and older 83mm hubs
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg)
• Weight: 1.9 lbs
AMax Prop 63m 0.23 0.105 • For 1-1/2” to1-3/4” (38mm to 40mm) diameter shafts
AMax Prop 70m 0.34 0.155
• Mounting holes 50mm centre-to-centre (2”)
AMax Prop 83m 0.68 0.309
• Uses 83/100mm Large Screw Set
(6mm diameter screws, 25mm long, 5mm hex wrench)
70M4
• “Universal” zinc anode for 70mm Max Prop propeller hubs that use either
ZINC ANODES Large Screws (5mm) or Small (4mm) diameter mounting screws.
NOM. WEIGHT • Weight: 0.8 lbs.
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) • Anode base diameter: 2-11/16” (circular)
Max Prop 63m Universal 0.63 0.286 • For 1-1/4”, 1-3/8” and 30mm, 35mm shafts
Max Prop 70m Universal 0.88 0.400 • Mounting holes 50mm centre-to-centre (2”)
Max Prop 83m Universal 1.88 0.855 • Uses the 63/70mm Max Prop Zinc Anode Large Screw Set (5mm diameter)
socket cap screws, 20mm long, 4mm hex wrench) or the 63/70 Max Prop
Zinc Anode Small Screw Set (4mm diameter socket cap screws, 20mm
ALUMINUM ANODES long, 3mm hex wrench)
NOM. WEIGHT
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) 83M4
AMax Prop 63m Universal 0.25 0.114 • “Universal” zinc anode for 83mm Max Prop propeller hubs
AMax Prop 70m Universal 0.34 0.155 • Weight: 2.0 lbs
AMax Prop 83m Universal 0.73 0.332 • For 1-1/2” to1-3/4” (38mm to 40mm) diameter shafts
• Small mounting holes 55mm centre-to-centre (2-1/8”)
• Large mounting holes 60mm centre-to-centre (2-3/8”)
• For 2004 and newer propellers, use smaller mounting holes
with Small Screw Set (5mm diameter screws, 25mm long)
• For 2003 and older propellers, use larger mounting holes
with Large Screw Set (6mm diameter screws, 25mm long)
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Radice /Azimut Anodes
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Bow Thrusters
SIDE POWER BOW THRUSTERS
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT A DIAMETER DIMENSION B
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) in (mm) in (mm)
MD-SM-31180 0.13 (0.059) AMD-SM-31180 0.05 (0.023) 15/16 (24) 1/2 (13)
MD-SM-71190 (MD-SM-51180) 0.25 (0.114) AMD-SM-71190 (AMD-SM-51180) 0.10 (0.045) 1-3/4 (44) 3/4 (19)
MD-SM-61180 0.10 (0.050) AMD-SM-61180 0.04 (0.020) 1-0 (25) 3/4 (19)
MD-SM-201180 0.60 (0.273) AMD-SM-201180 0.23 (0.105) 1-7/8 (47) 1-5/8 (41)
MD-SM-501180 2.42 (1.100) AMD-SM-501180 0.93 (0.420) 2-3/4 (69) 2-0 (51)
BOTTOM SIDE
TOP SIDE INSIDE TOP BOTTOM
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ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Bow Thrusters
QUICK BTQ / BTR THRUSTERS
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT A DIAMETER B HEIGHT
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) in (mm) in (mm)
MD-BTQ140MM 0.3 0.14 AMD-BTQ140MM 0.12 0.05 1-7/8 (34) 1-1/4 (32)
MD-BTQ185MM 0.6 0.27 AMD-BTQ185MM 0.24 0.11 2 (51) 1-1/4 (32)
MD-BTQ250MM 0.8 0.36 AMD-BTQ250MM 0.32 0.15 2.3 (60) 1-3/4 (44)
MD-BTQ300MM 1.2 0.54 AMD-BTQ300MM 0.48 0.22 2.3 (60) 1-3/4 (44)
A A A A
B
A
Grouper Anodes
The Grouper comes complete with 15 foot cable and clip.
Available in zinc and aluminum.
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT
L H W
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg)
GROUPER 6.00 2.727 GROUPER 2.34 1.064 11 (279mm) 3 3/4 (95mm) 1 1/8 (29mm)
CLIP TO GROUNDING
STRAP WHERE POSSIBLE,
CLIP TO BOLT OR WIRE ALL ITEMS AS
ON OUTDRIVE SHOWN WITH COPPER
WIRE AND CLIP TO WIRE.
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Anodes for Honda
31640 06411-ZW1-000
MD-41107-ZW1-003 06411-ZW1-000
MD-06411-ZV5-000 MD-06411-ZW1-000
(41109-ZW1-003)
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ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Anodes for Hamilton Jet
PLEASURE CRAFT ANODES FOR HAMILTON JET
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg)
MD-HJ-102185 2.08 0.945 AMD-HJ-102185 / AMD-HJ-203123 0.81 0.368
MD-HJ-105447 0.45 0.205 AMD-HJ-105447 / AMD-HJ-203125 0.18 0.082
MD- HJ-104634 0.62 0.282 AMD-AHJ-104634 0.24 0.109
MD- HJ-111593 0.56 0.255 AMD-AHJ-111593 / AMD-HJ-203133 0.46 0.210
MD- HJ-112657 0.33 0.150 AMD-AHJ-112657 / AMD-HJ-203131 0.25 0.110
MD- HJ-103359 0.57 0.259 AMD-AHJ-103359 / AMD-HJ-203124 0.35 0.160
MD- HJ-111059 2.09 0.950 AMD-AHJ-111059 / AMD-HJ-203130 0.22 0.100
MD- HJ-111644 0.87 0.395 AMD-AHJ-111644 / AMD-HJ-203132 0.55 0.250
MD- HJ-108582 0.07 0.032 AMD-AHJ-108582 0.03 0.014
MD- HJ-107890 3.80 1.720 AMD-AHJ-107890 / AMD-HJ-203127 1.52 0.690
MD- HJ-103862-14 14.0 6.350 AMD-AHJ-103862-14 5.45 2.470
MD- HJ-212094 0.34 0.152 AMD-AHJ-212094 0.14 0.062
MD-HJ-104634, HJ103359
MD-HJ-111593 • M8 x 1.25
MD-HJ-111059 MD-HJ-108582 MD-HJ-107890 MD-HJ-111644 • M8 x 1.25
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT AND BRACKISH WATER Misc
BNT-1
SEA STRAINER
ZINC ANODES ALUMINUM ANODES
NOM. WEIGHT NOM. WEIGHT
TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg) TYPE NUMBER lbs. (kg)
SZ1 0.55 (0.250) ASZ1 0.24 (0.109) 1 1/2 (38) x 3 7/8 (98) x 1/2 (13)
DOKA (656934) 0.33 (0.150) ADOKA (656934) 0.14 (0.064) 1 1/4 (32) x 3 3/8 (86) x 7/16 (11)
SZ1
DOKA (656934)
Frigoboat
E51525 - .09 lbs. (.041 kg) - ZINC
AE51525 - .04 lbs. (.018 kg) - ALUMINUM
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT Considerations for Boat Protection
AND BRACKISH WATER
GALVANIC CORROSION
When two or more dissimilar metals are in contact with each other and immersed in an electrolyte
(a liquid that can conduct electricity), the more active metal electrically (less noble) will sacrifice
itself by electron flow from the more negatively charged metal (the anode) to the more positively
charged metal (the cathode). Hence for protection of metal fittings on boats as well as hulls and
drive units, a comprehensive plan of protection needs to be employed. By utilizing sacrificial
anodes, these components will be protected because they are not corroding themselves with the
loss of material as is the anode. For example, on a steel hulled boat with brass fittings submerged
underwater, the two metals provide the anode (steel) and cathode (brass). The water completes
the circuit just like a battery. In this arrangement, the steel will deteriorate as it is less noble than
the brass. To protect both metals, a third metal is introduced that is less noble than the other two.
The metals widely used for this cathodic protection are zinc, aluminum and magnesium. Each
element has characteristics that make them suitable for certain applications. Factors that affect
galvanic corrosion are the salinity of water, the pollutants present, the water flow rate, cavitation,
oxygen content, temperature, etc. Anodes are supplied in varying weights and sizes. The surface
area determines the amperage (current), which governs the amount of protection, and the
weight determines the service life of the anode. As mentioned before, a metal that is more active
electrically is less noble. On the Noble Scale these are the approximate negative voltages from
Least to Most Noble: (referenced with a silver/silver chloride half cell)
Example: If a zinc was protecting a brass fitting, the “driving” (or protecting) voltage would be
-.6v.(-1.050vZn minus -.450v Naval Brass) or 600 mv.
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT Considerations for Boat Protection continued
AND BRACKISH WATER
A Cathodic protection general rule of thumb is to provide a negative voltage that is at a minimum
of -.2V(200mv)relative to the least noble metal being protected. There is, however, the possibility
of overprotection as well as under protection in certain situations.
Overprotection can cause damage in the form of alkali corrosion to aluminum, delignification
to wooden hulls (the breakdown of the fibers), and hull coatings (blistering). This can occur, for
example, if a magnesium anode is used on aluminum, in water that is polluted, brackish (in
between fresh and seawater) or seawater resulting in too much voltage. Another cause is stray
DC current from defective wiring or equipment.
Magnesium - these are the most active anodes on the Galvanic Scale (least Noble) and are
recommended only for pure fresh water. Can be used with Fiberglass or Steel Hulls with Inboard
Drives or Wood, Fiberglass, Aluminum, and Steel Hulls with Outdrives. These anodes can easily
overprotect in other kinds of water with the resulting damage as explained above.
Zinc and Aluminum - these are generally suitable for all water conditions but there are preferences
depending on hull type/drive type.
Need Requirments
A rough determination for coverage protection can be made by using the formula:
1/2 square ft. of zinc = wetted 100 square ft.
Disclaimer
Metal Distributors Ltd. makes no guarantees of the precision of any of the statements displayed.
Metal Distributors Ltd. provides this data for informational purposes only. This data is not to be
considered final or binding.
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ZINC FOR SALT WATER
ALUMINUM FOR SALT Considerations for Boat Protection continued
AND BRACKISH WATER
WOOD HULL
- with inboard, zinc is preferable
- with outdrive or outboard, zinc or aluminum anodes. (Aluminum stem drives prefer aluminum
anodes. The type of aluminum for anodes is less noble than the drive.)
- In fresh water, aluminum anodes with aluminum prop: magnesium or aluminum with stainless
prop.
DOCKED VESSELS
A potentially serious problem can arise with a boat at dockside using shore power to the vessel.
The ground wire will connect all boats galvanically. This means, if a boat alongside yours is also
connected to shore power and he doesn’t have anodes on his boat, then your boat will protect
his as well. After the anodes are consumed, the metal components which are higher on the
Galvanic Scale will now start being consumed. A galvanic isolator will remedy this by blocking
the low voltage DC current flow that leads to this condition. (Attaches to the ground wire)
STRAY CURRENT
It is recommended to test your boat for DC voltage leaks. Stray currents can emanate from within
a boat (faulty or exposed wiring), from shoreside fittings and /or cables, or from neighboring
boats. A leak can have a devastating effect because of accelerated electron flow. Extreme cases
can destroy hardware in a matter of hours. It doesn’t take much current to overwhelm the low
level protection of the cathodic system. Basically, any metal that is feeding a current into the
water will be ruined. Wiring systems cannot have a path back to the source of power. Keep DC
wires above water level in the bilge to avoid stray current and AC wires to avoid a shock hazard.
Bonding system to help prevent stray currents, all electrical and underwater metal components
should be connected to the battery’s negative terminal or its bus thus equalizing the voltage
between them.
MISC. CONSIDERATIONS
Do not mix anode types, as the lesser noble will protect the more noble metal. Engine anodes
are used with brass plugs, located in the water jackets, these also should be checked. Anodes
should make good electrical contact with boat surfaces. A dielectric shield between the anode
and protected metal will provide better current distribution Never paint anodes Remember to
change anodes when half consumed so that the surface area remaining still gives adequate
current for protection.
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