The zincs discharge static electricity back into the water to prevent the corrosion. The static electricity accumulates from the water flowing past the hull. This makes the boat a very large Faraday Cage grounded via water rather than a long rod stuck into the ground.


Edited by wildman800 (03/08/15 12:22 AM)
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