Siezed aluminum propeller anode

[jen1722terry]

Hey CDers,

Two years ago, we installed an aluminum "bullet" prop anode our our 31. It looked pretty good last year, so we left it on for a second year.

Now, we'd like to replace it, but it won't come off. We tried tappng it and even went around the anode base with and old chisel. No luck.

Would BP Blaster help? Heating up with a torch? We'd be worried about the cutlass bearing if we use the torch.

Any ideas would be deeply appreciated. We launch on Friday at Blue Hill, Maine.

Cheers, and we wish all of you a great summer sailing season.

Jenn and Terry

[S/V Ethan Grey]

PB Blaster may help. You can also try Barnacle Buster. It will dissolve any barnacles or marine growth and that may allow you to get the anode off. It may even eat the anode, if you leave it long enough I think it’s sulfuric acid, or something like that.