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Man hand pouring molten zinc into an anode moldWe have been making quality hand-poured zinc anodes for nearly 50 years. The original founders of Bossler & Sweezey poured zinc anodes back in the 1960s in the winter months when propeller work slowed down. At this time there were only a handful, literally, of zinc anode manufacturers.

As Bossler & Sweezey grew and started keeping busy year round and zinc sales increased, some decisons had to be made. In 2005, Phil Blindenhofer, president of Bossler & Sweezey, founded B&S Marine Anodes, LLC as a separate entity devoted to manufacturing Man drilling a zinc anodezinc anodes. The quality and attention to detail that B&S zinc users have come to expect over the years has not changed.

B&S Marine Anodes is constantly analyzing the industry's need and reviewing new applications for zinc use. As you know, the boating industry is ever-changing and we are committed to keeping both pleasure and commercial crafts protected by producing new anodes that are hand-poured, easy to install and long lasting. No gimmicks are needed when you make a quality product. That's why B&S zincs are the #1 choice for saltwater boating on Long Island and beyond.