Zinc anode needed for freshwater generator?

[Danny Troy]

Before I go and order the anode I thought I'd get some feedback from the genny experts here. I checked the anode and it looks like it can use replacement. The boat is now used in freshwater only, so I'm wondering if it's even needed. I don't see magnesium anodes available, which is what is used for freshwater outdrives, and I don't see any info on this doing a Google search. BTW, this is a Kohler 5E genny. Any ideas?

 

[carterchapman]

I used zinc on mine Danny - I couldn't find magnesium either. I did use magnesium on my hull and tab anodes. I was in FW.

 

[Danny Troy]

Yes, I guess I'll go ahead and use the zinc also. I also use the magnesium on the outdrive, which is recommended for freshwater. Funny, only 2.48 for the anode on Amazon, with 8.10 shipping!!!

 

[carterchapman]

That's a great price. I got all my Kohler genny parts from:

http://www.partsfortechs.com/asapcart/page.html?chapter=0&id=25

Wish I could find Westerbeke parts that cheap...

 

[firecadet613]

I get mine at boatzincs.com even cheaper

 

[Danny Troy]

Yes, boatzincs.com is where I get my outdrive anodes, but since the shipping was the same for any quantity on Amazon I bought 3 genny anodes, for about 15.00. That should last me quite a few years in freshwater!

 

[Sundancer_340]

Anyone know where the zinc rod is on a 6.5 Quicksilver Generac? Its supposed to have one, but I cant find it anywhere where its supposed to be. Its supposed to be in the exhaust somewhere?