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>>>The other question I had was about scarificial >anodes.>>The one we have under the hull (connected to >the prop>>shaft) seems to have been doing its job and >needs to>>be replaced. I was wondering, though, >whether there>>should be some sort of anode on the >keel?>>Some people fit keel anodes, some connect the >keel>bolts to the anode and some, like us, do nothing. >I>think that generally the thinking is that the keel >is>such a heavy mass that a bit of electrolysis >doesnt>matter. However, the whole issue of anodes and >bonding>does seem a bit of a black art.>>MG Duff, who >make anodes, have a helpful website and>if that does >not answer your question, you could email>them.>>I >dont think it's a an issue that you need to >worry>about immediately.>>Ian My Rudder pintles on >Moonbeam were worn but I have reamed out the holes and >fitted a sleeve in each pintle (transom ones) and a >new rudder pin made of brass. The new assembly is >still easy to move but no play is evident.The rudder >pintles themselves showed little wear on the pin and >the pin is a snug fit so OK? , you could try this >method. This is after you have sorted out the lower >transom pintle security issue. good luck ,David

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