{"product_id":"martyr-cmsxakita-aluminum-anode-kit-volvo-penta-sx-a-dps-194-cmsxakita","title":"Martyr CMSXAKITA Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta SX-A \/ DPS Drive | Saltwater \u0026 Brackish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMartyr CMSXAKITA Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta SX-A \/ DPS Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete aluminum anode service kit for the Volvo Penta SX-A and DPS sterndrive. Aluminum is the correct sacrificial metal for saltwater and brackish water environments — it remains electrochemically active across a wider salinity range than zinc, making it the preferred choice wherever water salinity varies or drops below full oceanic levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything needed for a full anode replacement is included: both anode castings and the fastening hardware to complete the job in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCM3841427 × 1 (drive anode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCM3883728 × 1 (drive anode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta SX-A sterndrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta DPS sterndrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaltwater and brackish water use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CMSXAKITA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194-CMSXAKITA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum alloy (sacrificial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saltwater \u0026amp; brackish water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CM3841427, CM3883728, fastening hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~450 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Volvo Penta SX \/ DPS Anodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/martyr-aluminum-anode-kit-volvo-penta-sx-drive-cmt-sxkita\"\u003eMartyr CMT-SXKITA Aluminum Anode Kit – Volvo Penta SX Drive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11062236184612\"\u003eMartyr CM3854130A Aluminum Gimbal Plate Anode – Volvo Penta SX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11062236446756\"\u003eMartyr CM3854130Z Zinc Gimbal Plate Anode – Volvo Penta SX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11062236741668\"\u003eMartyr CM3855411Z Zinc Transom Plate Anode – Volvo Penta SX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11062239264804\"\u003eMartyr CM852835Z Zinc Transom Bar Anode – Volvo Penta SX\/DP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/volvo-penta-martyr-aluminum-anode-sx-a-dpx-cmt-873395a\"\u003eMartyr CMT-873395A Aluminum Anode – Volvo Penta SX-A \/ DPX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/martyr-zinc-dogbone-anode-volvo-penta-sx-dp-cmt-832598z\"\u003eMartyr CMT-832598Z Zinc Dogbone Anode – Volvo Penta SX\/DP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11062235136036\"\u003eSeachoice Anode Kit – Volvo Penta DPS \/ SX-A, Magnesium (Freshwater)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMSXAKITA is the right kit for SX-A and DPS drives running in saltwater or brackish water. Aluminum outperforms zinc in mixed or lower-salinity environments because zinc can passivate — forming a surface layer that stops it from sacrificing — while aluminum stays active. If you’re in a river estuary, coastal inlet, or any water where salinity fluctuates, aluminum is the safer pick over zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing anodes as a complete kit at each haulout is best practice — partial replacements leave mismatched sacrifice rates across the drive and can result in uneven protection. If you operate in freshwater, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11062235136036\"\u003eSeachoice magnesium anode kit\u003c\/a\u003e instead, as neither zinc nor aluminum provides effective protection in freshwater.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50999089758244,"sku":"194-CMSXAKITA","price":56.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/194-CMSXAKIT.jpg?v=1782799288","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/martyr-cmsxakita-aluminum-anode-kit-volvo-penta-sx-a-dps-194-cmsxakita","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}