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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 488738" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>FYI, yes ... outboards are directly connected to the hull via the clamp bracket. But outboards are directly connected (electrically seperate) to the battery and are somewhat isolated from the hull. Many have specific instructions not to use the hull as a ground. The outboard mfg'rs want the connection direct to the battery. </p><p></p><p>Aluminum boats should be grounded like any other boat, but NOT to the hull of the boat.Outboards are not the same alloy as aluminum as hulls. Outboards are a highly defined alloy of aluminum, enough so as to make them a dissimilar metal to an aluminum hull alloy. Keeping them seperate (electrically) <em>reduces </em>the chances of galvanic action. An aluminum boat is a potential 'hot bed' for electrical activity (or injury) and can be quickly and drastically corroded if exposed to electrical currents for too long.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 488738, member: 15636"] FYI, yes ... outboards are directly connected to the hull via the clamp bracket. But outboards are directly connected (electrically seperate) to the battery and are somewhat isolated from the hull. Many have specific instructions not to use the hull as a ground. The outboard mfg'rs want the connection direct to the battery. Aluminum boats should be grounded like any other boat, but NOT to the hull of the boat.Outboards are not the same alloy as aluminum as hulls. Outboards are a highly defined alloy of aluminum, enough so as to make them a dissimilar metal to an aluminum hull alloy. Keeping them seperate (electrically) [i]reduces [/i]the chances of galvanic action. An aluminum boat is a potential 'hot bed' for electrical activity (or injury) and can be quickly and drastically corroded if exposed to electrical currents for too long. [/QUOTE]
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