Metal Guide

Al
Suitable for salt & fresh water
Mg
Suitable for fresh water
Zn
Suitable for salt water

Follow our colour coding for easy identification of metals.

Zinc Bolt On Hull AnodesZinc Bolt On Hull Anodes

Zinc Bolt On Hull Anodes

The hull is arguably the most important part of your vessel, so it's vital you keep it protected with sufficient anodes. Hull anodes are specifically used to protect the hull of your boat from corrosion by reacting to electrolysis and corroding themselves, instead of your hull - hence the term 'sacrificial'.

Zinc anodes are heavier than aluminium anodes, although zinc anodes tend to corrode more evenly and completely than aluminium anodes, which erode unevenly with visible craters. In addition, zinc is a far less reactive metal than magnesium, which is why magnesium anodes cannot be used in the same (salt) waters that zinc anodes can.

Unlike zinc weld on anodes, zinc bolt-on anodes do not require specialist tools to secure them to your hull, although it is highly recommended that you use the best-quality anode fixing bolts when bolting on hull anodes.

Why choose Anode Outlet?

Since 2009, we've been helping boat owners worldwide protect their vessels with our leading range of hull anodes for boats, including aluminium bolt on hull anodes, magnesium bolt on hull anodes and even zinc strip anodes.

We pride ourselves on our customer service, and aim to make it as easy as possible for you to find the right anodes for your requirements; so if you have a mystery anode, contact us, and we will help you identify it! All our orders are shipped out on a fully tracked, next working day service - although if your order is urgent, please call us on 01634 568011 to confirm stock availability.