We supply an extensive range of boat anodes at competitive prices; zinc for saltwater use and magnesium for freshwater. Should you require an anode which is NOT shown, please contact us.
Available for purchase in our store you'll find common boat anodes for a range of fitment locations, including hull and prop shaft. Please choose your desired type below, if you need help identifying the correct part for your boat, please call us on +44(0)1923 276000 and we'll be happy to help.
Note: Anodes for Sterndrives can be found by selecting the engine manufacturer, e.g. Volvo Penta.
Why Boat Anodes are necessary
Anodes can simply be described as small guards that protect a boat's engine from deterioration. Therefore anodes are crucial to the health of an engine as they protect underwater metals from galvanic corrosion
Anodes get worn away as a first line of defence to prevent other outboard engine parts getting destroyed. This is why you will often hear them referred to as “sacrificial anodes” or “sacrificial metal”. They will give off electrons to be depleted before any other metals in the engine are targeted. The anode will eventually have so little left that it will no longer be useful and therefore must be replaced.
It is recommended that you should replace anodes as and when they are half eroded or dissolved. This is generally once a year. Failure to replace these anodes could in turn lead to an extremely expensive repair bill.
Boat anodes generally come in zinc and magnesium.
Zinc anodes are suitable for salt water usage. They have a high density and structural makeup and so provide significantly higher impact strength in certain areas.
Magnesium anodes are meant to only be used in fresh water. Their longevity is increased by a lower open circuit potential. These anodes are a lot lighter than zinc anodes, and results in energy and fuel savings.