GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Anti-fouling Paint
IMPORTANT: Corrosion damage that results from the improper application of
anti-fouling paint will not be covered by the limited warranty.
Painting Boat Hull or Boat Transom: Anti-fouling paint may be applied to boat hull and
boat transom but you must observe the following precautions:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT paint anodes or MerCathode System reference electrode and
anode, as this will render them ineffective as galvanic corrosion inhibitors.
IMPORTANT: If anti-fouling protection is required for boat hull or boat transom,
copper or tin base paints, if not prohibited by law, can be used. If using copper or tin
based anti-fouling paints, observe the following:
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Avoid an electrical interconnection between the Mercury MerCruiser Product,
Anodic Blocks, or MerCathode System and the paint by allowing a minimum of
1-1/2 in. (40 mm) UNPAINTED area on transom of the boat around these items.
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a
b
a -
Painted Boat Transom
b -
Minimum 1-1/2 in. (40 mm) UNPAINTED Area Around Transom Assembly
NOTE: Sterndrive unit and transom assembly can be painted with a good quality marine
paint or an anti-fouling paint that DOES NOT contain copper, tin, or any other material that
could conduct electrical current. Do not paint drain holes, anodes, MerCathode system or
items specified by boat manufacturer.