Anodes

[Brian]

Does anyone know where I can get a set of leg anodes for a diesel Yamaha duo-prop leg at a reasonable price (engine type Yamaha ME432 24 valve 315hp).
Yamaha want nearly £300 for a set !!!!!!

[John Kennett]

Have you tried MGDuff?

[jwalker]

Brian, if you're ok with a drill and hacksaw you could make them. There are plenty of big, heavy anodes for sale on ebay from which you could fashion yours. A step further, if you have a source of heat you can melt zinc in a ladle, nothing more than a big spoon with with handle. Make a rough mould in sand and pour in the metal. If you have a source of moulding sand, (Does IOM have a foundry?) even better. Do you need them every year? Make wooden patterns and have a foundry cast them for you. Just thoughts given the silly cost of the replacements.

[Brian]

John,
Yes tried MGDuff. They only do outboard anodes. Looking really for either genuine Yamaha (at a realistic price!) or compatibles.

Jeff,
Not really looking to make my own. I am not THAT practical.
Appreciate the thought though.

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Brian

Yes tried MGDuff. They only do outboard anodes.

OK. Their web site says they do sterndrive anodes too.

[biffer]

only yamaha i'm afraid, that big one under the transom shield is impossible to make and is only available through yamaha

[Brian]

John, Yes, but only Mercruiser and Bravo drives. Talked to them. V. apologetic, but no.

Biffer, Oh b******. OK then, I'll have to bite the bullet.

Thanks guys for trying.

[walruz]

Have you had a look at the American after market suppliers?

I saved over £200 on a trim motor and that included the shipping to the UK.

Ian