Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 7)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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Antifouling 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:
Antifouling 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, cop-
per or tin base paints, if not prohibited by law, can be used. If using copper or tin
based anti-fouling paints, observe the following:
•
Avoid an electrical interconnection between the MerCruiser Product, Anodic
Blocks, or MerCathode System and the paint by allowing a minimum of 1-1/2 in.
(40mm) 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:
Drive 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, and items
specified by boat manufacturer.