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Old 11-21-2017, 10:11 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by kchace View Post
The anode on the shaft inside the boat is to keep the shaft from sliding completely out in case of shaft or coupler failure.

Ken
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Originally Posted by Gbinterim View Post
A few years ago the shaft released itself from the transmission as I was backing up. The shaft slid back and stopped at the rudder. The zinc is to prevent the shat from slipping to far. Old trick I learned from a fisherman.
Clever idea, thank you both for the info

L
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