Seastar Solutions Seastar Jackplate - Maintenance and Inspection; Corrosion Protection Measures

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Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual
1.6 Maintenance
After FIRST use and every 100 hours or 6 months thereafter
(whichever comes first).
1. Ensure the transom bolts and engine bolts are torqued to their
recommended values.
2. Inspect the Jackplate(s) for damage, cracks, wear and binding.
Inspect the Jackplate brackets, guide rods, actuator shaft and
actuator shaft seal. Check for leaking components.
3. Inspect electrical cables for damage.
DO NOT OPERATE BOAT IF ANY COMPONENT IS NOT IN PROPER
WORKING CONDITION.
Any work being performed with this system MUST be completed
by a qualified mechanic with a working knowledge of the system.
WARNING
1.7 Corrosion Protection
SeaStar Jackplates provide the ability to add an anode to protect
your Jackplate in a machined pocket located on the bottom of the
lower engine bar shown in figure 2 below.
Anode Pocket
Size: 2.92" x 1.40"
Holes: 1/4"–20 UNC (on centers)
Depth: 0.66"
2.00"
1.40"
MAX
2.92" MAX
Figure 2. Anode pocket.