Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 425

Inhibiting Corrosion
Additional steps can be undertaken to lessen the impact
of corrosion especially in higher impact salt environ-
ments. These may include;
1. Painting the power package.
2. Spraying entire engine package annually with Corro-
sion Guard to protect fi nishes and slow corrosion cycle
down.
3. Lubricating all points of lubrication.
Painting Boat
The Zeus limited warranty does not cover corrosion
damage as a result of improper paint application. Paint-
ing renders anodes inoperative and the MerCathode sys-
tem is ineffective for controlling galvanic corrosion.
Note that the underwater portion of the drive can be
painted to control marine growth such as algae and bar-
nacles. Conventional anti-fouling coatings (bottom paint)
can be used, When using bottom paint the copper oxide
type with an algaecide additive is recommended.
When painting a hull bottom and/or drive follow these
recommendations:
• Observe the paint manufacturer's directions regard-
ing application and preparation.
• Use a high quality, anti-fouling paint formulated for
marine use.
• If using a copper or tin based product, make sure
you comply with all federal and local laws prohibiting
their use.
• Do not paint thru-hulls on the hull.
• Do not paint any anodes or MerCathode system
components.
• Eliminate any electrical interconnection by leaving a
1 inch gap around the bolt-on tunnel rings and boat
bottom. Failure to do this will render the MerCathode
system ineffective.
• If needed, a non-conductive anti-fouling paint can be
used in this area.
Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
Refer to the Zeus operator's manual for more in-depth
information.
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