What anodes required for Vp2030
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Tranona
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That is a 120S saildrive and you will need a modified anode from Ambassador Marine.
yotter
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It that not a 130S. I see a wire attached to one on the bolts on the SD gearbox, do you intend to attach an anode to this or the shaft/propeller? I have a Dufour 34 with a SD130.
Tranona
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No. 130 did not come in until 2005 and very few were fitted to the 2030. The plate shows a reduction ratio of 2.47:1 which is correct for a 120. The cable may well be for a hanging anode. If not it should be investigated as there is no other reason for attaching anything there.
yotter
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I have a VP2030D with a SD130 from 2005 which is 2.47:1. I agree the wire should be investigated, hopefully not connected to the engine. I have a similar wire and it is for a belts and braces hanging anode.
Cheeky Girl
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Tranona
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Should not really be necessary, although it can help if you are in a high eroding area. The leg anode will go first as it is closest but the hull anode may do something as well. No builder fits such things as original on saildrive boats so it is a later addition. You won't know what type it is until you get the boat out of the water (or dive to have a look)
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