[C320-list] Strut

[Bruce Heyman]

I just cleaned it up with a wire wheel.  Lots of pink which means all that is left in that area is copper.  Not happy.  I'm putting it back together but adding a round zinc on both sides.

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400

JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:

>Mine isn't bonded.JohnM1999#574
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>> From: bruceheyman at cox.net
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:25:46 -0800
>> Subject: [C320-list] Strut
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>> I'm in the shipyard getting a failed cutlass bearing replaced.  Really wish
>> they had used a more sustainable bearing as these seem to wear out way too
>> quickly.  My strut is showing signs of galvanic corrosion and I was
>> wondering if anyone knows if it is bonded or not.  I looked inside where the
>> strut bolt would normally be inside the boat but it is covered up by the
>> water pump for our Air Conditioner system.  Anyone know if it is bonded.
>> I'm thinking of adding a zinc to the strut to prevent further corrosion.
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>> Thoughts?
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>> Thanks,
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>> Bruce
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>> Bruce Heyman
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>>  <mailto:bruceheyman at cox.net> bruceheyman at cox.net
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>> (949) 289-8400
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>> Somerset #671 Dana Point, CA
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