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Old 26-10-2017, 20:38   #16
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Re: Zinc condition
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The attached is a gopro view of my prop and zincs. These were replaced 6 months ago. I think they look fine - comments?
The prop is not supposed to corrode.

The zincs are supposed to corrode. Doing so, they protect the prop from corrosion. They should last about two years, then replace them..

You have a choice. Either the expensive prop corrodes _or the inexpensive zincs corrode.
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