Grease Thruster Zincs?

[Datenight]

Grease Bow Thruster Zincs?

Every year I have a tough time removing the old zincs on my Side Power bow and stern thrusters. Can anyone recommend a type of grease to mitigate the problem next year? I imagine a conductive grease would be the product to use rather than a Never-Seeze type product.

Thanks,

Rob

 

[Comodave]

I never had any issues getting the anodes off the Sidepower thruster on our last boat. I guess that if I had to grease them I might use this lubricant.

Alco-Metalube Heavy Duty Lubricant, Standard Cartridge Tubes (2), 1.5 Lb. Ea.

 

[O C Diver]

If you've bought anodes in the last few years, they're not zinc any more, they're aluminum. They swell and corrode, making them a PIA to get out. What has worked for me is to drill a hole through the thick part of the anode before installing it. Then screw a #12 pan head stainless screw into. You don't want the screw sticking out the back side and you don't want the screw down tight. When you go to remove it, use a small hammer or cat's paw (carpenter tool) to pry it out.

Ted

 

[Datenight]

Thanks Dave and Ted,

I will try both. Should have been clearer. They are aluminum anodes. So used to the generic term.

Rob