Martyr CMC08 Zinc Limited Clearance Shaft Anode – Stainless Allen Screw | Saltwater
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Martyr Zinc Limited Clearance Shaft Anode — CMC08 | Saltwater
A zinc sacrificial shaft anode designed for propeller shaft installations where a standard round anode won’t fit due to tight clearances near the hull, strut, or cutlass bearing. The CMC08 is part of the Martyr CMC limited clearance series and covers a specific shaft diameter range in the upper-mid portion of the series — confirm your shaft diameter against the CMC series specifications before ordering. Secured with a stainless steel Allen head screw for a clean, tool-accessible installation.
Zinc is the traditional choice for saltwater environments. If you operate in freshwater, a magnesium alloy shaft anode is the correct choice for that water type.
Part Information
- Part Number: CMC08
- Brand: Martyr Anodes
- Anode Material: Zinc
- Anode Type: Limited Clearance Shaft Anode
- Fastener: Stainless steel Allen head screw
- Best Use: Saltwater environments with tight shaft clearances
Compatible Applications
- Propeller shafts with limited clearance to hull, strut, or cutlass bearing
- Inboard and shaft-drive installations where standard round shaft anodes will not fit
- Confirm shaft diameter compatibility before ordering
- Saltwater operating environments
CMC Series — Choosing the Right Size
- CMC01 — lightest (~150 g)
- CMC02 — 380 g
- CMC05 — 526 g
- CMC04 — 551 g
- CMC03 — 585 g
- CMC08 (this part) — 680 g
- CMC07 — ~850 g
- CMC06 — heaviest (930 g)
Related Shaft Anodes
- Aluminum Streamline Shaft Anode 1” — CMT-X03AL — streamline profile for reduced drag
- Zinc Streamline Shaft Anode 1-1/2” — CMT-X07 — streamline zinc shaft anode
- Zinc Shaft Anode 4” — CMT-X17 — larger zinc shaft anode
- Zinc Shaft Anode MDX-5 1-1/4” — standard profile zinc shaft anode
- Zinc Shaft Anode MDX-7 1-1/2” — standard profile zinc shaft anode
Service Interval
Inspect shaft anodes at every haulout and replace when worn to approximately 50% of original size. Shaft anodes can deplete faster than hull or drive anodes due to their direct exposure on the rotating shaft — inspect more frequently on vessels kept in high-galvanic marina environments.
Parts Desk Insights
The CMC08 covers a shaft diameter range in the upper-mid portion of the CMC series — heavier than CMC03 but lighter than CMC07 and CMC06. As with all CMC units, the most important step before ordering is confirming your exact shaft diameter and available clearance. If you have the space for a standard round profile, a full-round anode provides more sacrificial mass and longer service life between replacements. Always confirm the anode has solid metal-to-metal contact with the shaft — a loose fit or painted shaft surface will prevent the anode from working.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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