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The effective use of zinc anodes is an extremely important part of properly caring for and maintaining your boat. However there are a lot of boat owners that don't really understand why zinc anodes are used and how zinc anodes work. Because of this, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand what zinc anodes are and why they're important in maintaining your vessel.

  1. What are Zinc Anodes?
  2. I hear a lot about aluminum anodes; should I use aluminum anodes or zinc anodes?
  3. What kind of zinc does B&S use?
  4. There's a lot of emphasis on "hand-poured" zinc anodes on your website. Why does B&S Marine Anodes hand pour their zincs? How are other zincs made?
  5. How often should you change your anodes?
  6. Sometimes, mid-season my zincs are gone. Did they fall off?