Specifications

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Painting Your Power Package
IMPORTANT: Corrosion damage that results from the improper application of
anti-fouling paint will not be covered by the limited warranty.
1. Painting Boat Hull or Boat Transom: Anti-fouling paint may be applied to boat hull and
boat transom but you must observe the following:
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 base paints, if not prohibited by law, can be used. If using copper based
anti-fouling paints, observe the following:
• Avoid any electrical interconnection between the Mercury MerCruiser Product,
Anodic Blocks, or MerCathode System and the paint by allowing a minimum of
40 mm (1-1/2 in.) UNPAINTED area on transom of the boat around these items.
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a-Unpainted area on transom
2. Painting Sterndrive Unit or Transom Assembly: Sterndrive unit and transom
assembly should be painted with a good quality marine paint or an anti-fouling paint that
DOES NOT
contain copper or any other material that could conduct electrical current.
Do not paint drain holes, anodes, MerCathode system, and items specified by boat
manufacturer.