Among the components that are changed or adjusted for operation in salt water are:
• closed cooling system for the engine.
• hydraulic steering, which is enclosed to prevent water intrusion.
• stainless steel gas shocks.
• anodized seat base slide assembly.
• anodized or stainless steel ski pylon.
• grounding and bonding of all components below waterline.
• silicone sealant on all appropriate components on the transom, driveshaft and grab
handles.
One of the most important salt-water components is
the sacricial zinc anode. These are attached to the exteri-
or of the boat, below the water line.
The purpose of the anode is to be sacricial. There is
a greater degree of attraction between the anode and the
corrosive action of the salt water than between the boat’s
metal parts and the water. In the most simplistic terms,
both rust (oxidation) and metal reduction are the eects of
operating in salt water. To reduce these naturally occurring
results, the sacricial anodes attract and reduce most of
the eects.
IMPORTANTNOTE:Thesacricialzincanodedoes
not totally eliminate the corrosion process. Therefore, it
isimportanttoushandrinsetheboatafteruse.
As part of the routine maintenance, regularly check
the anodes, which are located on the transom, driveshaft
and rudder. Verify with your authorized Axis dealer the appropriate reduction at which it is time
to replace the anode.
Reduction of the sacricial zinc anode as a result of operation in brackish
fresh or in salt water conditions is normal as it protects to some degree
the rest of the boat. Replacement of the anode is considered part of the
routine maintenance procedure and is not covered under warranty.
Models: (Optional) The Salt Water Series is available on all models.
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
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