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very slightly worn, their price is nothing compared to that of the risk of corrosion to the rest of
the equipment.
WARNING: Due to the technical nature of servicing and maintaining engines, our policy is to
direct owners/ operators to the Manufacturer Handbook instructions. All work performed
on the engines must be undertaken within the guidelines and conditions set out in the
manufacturers warranty terms and conditions.
A suitably qualified and experienced diesel mechanic should undertake any work performed in
the engine bays. There are many hazards and potential dangers if work or adjustments are
made without appropriate understanding of the implications. For this reason, only have
qualified trades people and technicians perform any work in the engine rooms.
Inspection of the sail drive leg anodes should be undertaken at regular intervals to monitor the
rate of corrosion of these sacrificial anodes and to ensure they are in good working condition.
These anodes protect the sail leg from corrosion and if allowed to corrode away or otherwise
fail to perform their function the sail drive leg will be vulnerable to corrosion damage.
WARNING: Connection to shore power can accelerate the rate of corrosion of the anodes
significantly and it is recommended more frequent inspections of the sacrificial anodes are
undertaken in this instance.
The frequency of inspections should be related to the observed rate of corrosion of the anodes.
Anodes should be repaired/replaced well before their service life to ensure the sail drive leg is
always protected.