Sacrificial Anodes
Marine Sacrificial Anodes & Corrosion Protection
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Find zinc anodes, aluminum anodes, magnesium anodes, anode kits, shaft anodes, trim tab anodes, engine anodes, outdrive anodes, propeller anodes, and installation hardware for corrosion protection in saltwater, brackish water, and freshwater applications.
Match anode material to your water type, then confirm dimensions, mounting style, and exact application.
Always confirm anode material, dimensions, fastener style, and application for your vessel, drive, engine, shaft, or underwater hardware.
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Why It Matters
Anodes Help Protect Underwater Metals from Corrosion
Sacrificial anodes are designed to corrode before more valuable underwater metals such as shafts, propellers, trim tabs, outdrives, thru-hulls, and engine cooling components.
Using the correct anode material and replacing anodes before they are fully consumed helps reduce galvanic corrosion and supports longer component life.
Match Water Type
Zinc is commonly used for saltwater, aluminum can work in saltwater and brackish water, and magnesium is typically used for freshwater applications.
Confirm Shape and Size
Check diameter, length, hole spacing, thread, mounting hardware, contact surface, and whether the anode fits a shaft, tab, drive, engine, or propeller.
Use Kits When Possible
Anode kits help replace multiple matched pieces on a drive or engine at the same time, reducing missed parts during seasonal service.
Parts Desk Guidance
Single Anode or Complete Kit?
If one anode is damaged, missing, or consumed faster than the rest, a single replacement may be enough. For seasonal service or unknown history, a complete anode kit can be the better choice because it refreshes all key protection points together.
Common Questions
Sacrificial Anode Buying Help
How do I choose the correct anode material?
Start with the water type and manufacturer recommendation. Zinc is often used in saltwater, aluminum is common for saltwater or brackish use, and magnesium is typically for freshwater.
When should sacrificial anodes be replaced?
Replace anodes when they are heavily wasted, loose, damaged, missing, or near half consumed. Inspect them regularly and during seasonal service.
Can I mix zinc, aluminum, and magnesium anodes?
Avoid mixing anode materials on the same bonded system unless the manufacturer specifically allows it. Mixed materials can reduce protection or cause uneven performance.
Why do anode dimensions matter?
Anodes need solid metal-to-metal contact and the correct mounting shape. Wrong dimensions, paint, loose fasteners, or poor contact can prevent proper protection.
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Martyr Aluminum Anode Kit For Volvo Penta 280 Engine (Contains 1-V18, 1-CM832598 and Fastening Hardware)
Volvo Anode Kit - For Salt And Brackish Water Kit contents: 1 × V18 anode, 1 × CM832598 anode, and fastening hardware. Parts Desk Insights This alu...
View full detailsMartyr Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta 290 Dual Prop (CM290DPKITA)
Volvo Anode Kit - For Salt And Brackish Water Kit contents: 1 × 875821 anode, 1 × 852835 anode, and fastening hardware. Parts Desk Insights This al...
View full detailsMartyr Engine Cooling System Replacement Zinc Anode (Brass Plug Not Included), 5/8" x 2"
Zinc Pencil Only w/o Plug
Martyr 656934 (DOKA) Sea Strainer Zinc Anode
Sea Strainer Zinc.Hole dimension is the distance between holes.
Martyr Engine Cooling System Replacement Zinc Anode (Brass Plug Not Included), 3/4" x 2"
Zinc Pencil Only w/o Plug
Martyr Frigo-Boat Zinc Anode
Frigoboat Anode for Frigoboat's "Keel Cooler" marine refrigeration system.Two anodes required.
Seachoice 95111 Magnesium Anode Kit For 4 Cylinder Mercury Verado
This magnesium Seachoice Mercury Verado 4 Anode Kit provides a Mercury Verado 4 4-cylinder outboard with excellent corrosion protection and is desi...
View full detailsMartyr Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta 290 (CM290KITA)
Martyr Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta 290Protect your Volvo Penta 290 sterndrive from galvanic corrosion with this complete aluminum anode kit. F...
View full detailsMartyr CM280DPKITA Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta 280 Dual Prop
Keep your Volvo Penta 280 dual prop drive protected from corrosion with this complete aluminum anode replacement kit. Designed for salt and brackis...
View full detailsMartyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Martyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Seachoice 95611 Rudder & Trim Tab Anode w/Allen Screw, Magnesium, R4MG, Size 5" dia. x 5/8"
Magnesium for fresh water only. High-quality, cadmium-free anodes Higher protection than zinc 2.5 Times lighter than zinc Corrodes less than zinc I...
View full detailsMartyr Rudder/Trim Tab Anode With Stainless Steel Allen Head
Rudder & Trim Tab Anodes w/Allen Screw
Seachoice 95608 Rudder & Trim Tab Anode w/Allen Screw, Magnesium, Model R4, Size 3-3/4" dia. x 1/2"
Magnesium for fresh water only. High-quality, cadmium-free anodes Higher protection than zinc 2.5 Times lighter than zinc Corrodes less than zinc I...
View full detailsMartyr Bennett Trim Tab Anode Kit
Bennett Trim Tab Anode Kit. Uses existing holes in most popular tabs. Kit includes (2) Anodes & (4) SS Screws.
Seachoice 95606 Rudder & Trim Tab Anode w/Allen Screw, Magnesium, Model R2, Size 2-13/16" dia. x 1/2"
Magnesium for fresh water only. High-quality, cadmium-free anodes Higher protection than zinc 2.5 Times lighter than zinc Corrodes less than zinc I...
View full detailsSeachoice Anode Kit, Zeus Pod Drive, Aluminum
This Seachoice Zeus POD Drive Anode Kit includes everything needed for installation on the trim tab of a Zeus POD drive. This kit includes a pair o...
View full detailsMartyr Bennett Trim Tab Anode Kit
Martyr Bennett Trim Tab Anode Kit.
Seachoice 95607 Rudder & Trim Tab Anode w/Allen Screw, Aluminum, Model R3, Size 3-3/4" dia. x 1/2"
Aluminum suitable for salt and brackish water. High-quality, cadmium-free anodes Higher protection than zinc 2.5 Times lighter than zinc Corrodes l...
View full detailsMartyr Streamlined Shaft Zinc Anode With Stainless Steel Slotted Head
Streamlined Shaft Anodes w/Slotted Hardware - Zinc
Martyr Streamlined Shaft Zinc Anode With Stainless Steel Slotted Head
Streamlined Shaft Anodes w/Slotted Hardware - Zinc
Martyr Streamlined Shaft Zinc Anode With Stainless Steel Slotted Head
Streamlined Shaft Anodes w/Slotted Hardware - Zinc
Yamaha Anode Kits - Aluminum
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes. Includes: Stainless steel fastening hardware Installation instructions All a...
View full detailsYamaha Anode Kits - Aluminum
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes. Includes: Stainless steel fastening hardware Installation instructions All a...
View full detailsYamaha Anode Kits - Aluminum
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes. Includes: Stainless steel fastening hardware Installation instructions All a...
View full detailsTrim Tab Anode - Magnesium
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes.
Martyr Pleasurecraft Propeller Nut & Anode Kit, Zinc, Series E
Complete set, insert and hardware included.
Yamaha Anode Kits - Zinc
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes. Includes: Stainless steel fastening hardware Installation instructions All a...
View full detailsMartyr Anode Kit For Yamaha 150-200 HP Outboards (Contains 1-6G54525101, 1-6J94537101 and Fastening Hardware)
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes. Includes: Stainless steel fastening hardware Installation instructions All a...
View full detailsMartyr 806190 Anode For Mercury Mercruiser
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes.
Martyr 806190 Anode For Mercury Mercruiser
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes.
Martyr Pleasurecraft Propeller Nut & Anode Kit, Zinc, Series D
Complete set, insert and hardware included.
Anode Autoprop Prop Nut H5
Auto Prop Propeller Nut Anodes w/Nylon Inserts
Martyr PNFX Flexofold Zinc Anode
Flex-O-Fold™ Propeller Anode
Martyr 865182C Mercruiser Enhanced Protection Prop Nut Magnesium Anode Fits Prop Shafts For Bravo III Up to 2003
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes.Aluminum for salt and brackish waterMagnesium for fresh waterZinc for salt water
Martyr Pleasurecraft Propeller Nut & Anode Kit, Zinc, Series C
Complete set, insert and hardware included.
Martyr 865182C Mercruiser Enhanced Protection Prop Nut Aluminum Anode Fits Prop Shafts For Bravo III Up to 2003
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes.Aluminum for salt and brackish waterMagnesium for fresh waterZinc for salt water
Martyr MP70R Max Prop Zinc Anode (Includes Insert)
Propeller Nut Anode For Max Prop - Zinc
Martyr 806189 Anode For Mercury Mercruiser
Always check propeller clearance after installing new trim tab anodes.