Peeling Paint

Post by **Tailspotspotter** » February 17th, 2004, 2:10 pm

Hello all, this is my first time asking a question on this site. I visit all the time and would like to thank Tom for giving the fisherman of the area a great place to teach and learn about our wonderful fisheries. Now to my question, I have a 2003 25hp Johnson and have been experiencing excessive paint peeling. I wash down boat, motor and trailer after every return, I even fish out of Spring Creek alot which has very low salinity, but it does not seem to help. Any suggestions?

Post by **CSMarine** » February 17th, 2004, 2:53 pm

Welcome aboard Tailspotspotter. What part of the motor is peeling? A motor that new shouldn't peel on the hood or upper part of foot. The lower part might. Is the surface under the paint where it peeled corroded?

Post by **Tom Keels** » February 17th, 2004, 4:15 pm

It is usually caused by electrolosis. Is your sacrificial annode still intact?

February 18th, 2004, 10:27 am

Thanks guys. All parts of the motor are peeling except for the cover (cowling). The annode is still intact and the metal isn't pitted or corroded. It has a three year warranty, so I guess the dealer will paint it, but I don't want this done each year. Other than the paint it runs great.