{"product_id":"west-593","title":"Aluminum Rudder Anode 3-3\/4\" CMT-R03AL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eThe CMT-R03AL is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e3-3\/4\" aluminum rudder anode (R-3 style)\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to protect rudders and trim tabs from galvanic corrosion. This compact clamshell-style anode mounts securely around the rudder, sacrificing itself to protect critical underwater metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eManufactured from marine-grade aluminum alloy, it provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"503\"\u003elonger-lasting protection than zinc and performs reliably in saltwater, brackish, and freshwater environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e3-3\/4\" diameter rudder\/trim tab anode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eMarine-grade \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"634\"\u003ealuminum alloy (multi-water compatible)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eTwo-piece clamshell design with stainless hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eLonger lifespan vs zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eFull surface contact for effective protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eEasy bolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eApplication \/ Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eDesigned for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eRudders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"879\"\u003eTrim tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eSmaller underwater surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e✔ Common on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eInboard boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eSmaller cruisers and sailboats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eCompact rudder systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e✔ Protects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eRudder plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eTrim tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eAdjacent bonded metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment 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hardware regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eReplace before full depletion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eCamp Company: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eCMT-R03AL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eMartyr: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eCMR03AL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eZinc version: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eCMT-R03Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eMagnesium version available for freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eThe R-3 size is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003esmaller rudders and trim tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e where space is limited. 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