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Anyone using Capac systems on their aluminum hull?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by B Williamson, Jun 16, 2018.

  1. B Williamson, Jun 16, 2018
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    B Williamson

    B Williamson New Member

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    Is anyone using Capac systems on their aluminum hull?
  2. Capt Ralph, Jun 16, 2018
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    This topic has come up before. Please do some searches on YF.
    With that, I'm sure new comments will come in here shortly.

    Many years ago (80s & 90s) I did manage a Striker and an aluminum Roamer. Both had the Capac systems and they worked very well at that time.
  3. Danvilletim, Jun 16, 2018
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    We had it on another striker and have it now on Our current boat. I guess they are good as we have never had a bad reading. I was told that I had to replace one because it was previously bottom painted.
  4. Capt J, Jun 16, 2018
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    They work well, but you should change the part on the hull bottom every 5-7 years as it does wear out.
  5. B Williamson, Jun 17, 2018
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    Thanks for the replies. Used system on a 46 Hatteras and it was flawless. I liked the no zinc aspect. Same on the aluminum hulls I presume? Interested because looking into a 95' aluminum vessel.
  6. Capt J, Jun 17, 2018
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    The aluminum hulls I dealt with had zincs in addition to the capac.
  7. B Williamson, Jun 18, 2018
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    I’ve seen the capac unit that is strictly a monitor for measuring whether or not you are adequately protected (zinced), but I’m thinking about the system with the multiple anodes (?) that create the necessary current to protect, I think it is called suppressed catholic protection.
  8. PacBlue, Jun 18, 2018
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