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Outboard & Sterndrive Corrosion

The cathodic protection systems is more than just an anode here and there bolted to an outboard or sterndrive. Learn from veteran technician and ABYC technical instructor Rob Berenwick how the system works, how to perform some basic testing and things to look out for to protect your customer's investment. You'll learn how the anodes actually protect the materials they are intended to, how an impressed current system varies its protection based on environmental factors and more.

Topics include:
  • Anode types
  • Testing continuity
  • Coatings
  • Testing zinc vs aluminum anodes
  • Testing the bonding system
  • Impressed current theory
  • Testing an Impressed current system

Sample

Member Price: $51.99

Non-Member Price: $61.99

Course Length: 1.2 Hours

Quiz Included: Yes

CEUs: 1.3

Rob Berenwick

Instructor


Rob is the instructor of the Marine Service Technology program at Ocean County Vocational Technical School in Toms River, NJ. He teaches high school and post-secondary students and is a SkillsUSA advisor.  Rob has been employed in the marine industry for over 29 years, and has held many positions during his career such as: technician, service manager, and owner. He has earned numerous industry certifications from Yamaha, Mercury Marine, Evinrude, ABYC and NMEA.  Rob also works for ABYC as an Adjunct Technical Instructor. Rob and his wife LaRae have 3 children and live in Forked River, NJ. 

Fun Fact: Rob enjoys long walks on the beach, unicorns, lollipops, puffy clouds and dolphins.

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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Intro
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Anodes
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Coatings
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Continuity
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Testing Zinc
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Testing Bonding
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Testing Aluminum
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Impressed Current
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Impressed Current Bonding
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Bench Testing 1
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Bench Testing 2
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Bench Testing Impressed Current
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: On-Water Testing
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Outboard/Sterndrive Corrosion: Conclusion
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Outboard Sterndrive Corrosion Quiz
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Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
1.3 CEU credits  |  Certificate available
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