Mercury – Vented Splash Cover for 60hp FourStroke Engines | Engine Protection Cover | Black Polysoft II Material | 8M0228504

Overview

If you spend your weekends on the water, you know how quickly you grow attached to a good outboard. A Mercury 60hp FourStroke is one of those engines you count on — steady, quiet, and always ready for another run up the river or across the lake. Keeping that engine looking sharp feels almost personal, and that’s where this vented splash cover comes in. It offers the kind of simple, dependable protection that lets you focus on the water instead of worrying about what the sun or spray might be doing to your cowling.

Key Features

• Shields the engine cowling from sun, spray, salt, and minor bumps
• Built from durable, marine-grade Polysoft II material
• Water-resistant, breathable, and stabilized for long-term UV exposure
• Sleek black finish for a clean, low-profile look
• Designed for safe use while the engine is running
• Fits Mercury 60hp FourStroke outboard engines
• Includes one vented black splash cover

Engine & Boat Compatibility

• Compatible with Mercury 60hp FourStroke engines
• Common on fishing boats, pontoons, small center consoles, and utility skiffs
• Built for both saltwater and freshwater environments

Performance & Practical Benefits

The first time you slide this cover into place, you’ll notice how naturally it hugs the engine. The Polysoft II material feels sturdy in your hands — not thin or flimsy — yet it moves easily enough to settle smoothly around the cowling. Once fitted, the cover sits tight and steady, even when the wind picks up or you throttle forward into a choppy stretch. There’s no fluttering, no constant adjusting, just a secure, confident fit.

The breathable construction makes all the difference during long days on the water. Air circulates freely, helping reduce trapped heat and moisture — two of the biggest culprits behind fading, peeling, and corrosion. Spray beads off instead of soaking in. Water spots don’t have a chance to settle. And small accidents, the kind that always happen on a fishing boat — a rod tip slipping, a tackle box corner brushing the cowling — no longer leave behind frustrating scratches.

It’s the kind of protection you don’t think much about… until you realize how much wear it’s prevented.

Why Buy OEM

There’s no shortage of generic covers out there, but none of them match the fit, feel, or durability of a genuine Mercury Marine part. This splash cover is shaped around the real 60hp FourStroke cowling, not a guess or a “universal” mold. It’s built from materials Mercury has tested in real-world conditions — long days in the sun, salt in the air, spray coming over the stern. Over time, that precision pays off. If another boater asked me which cover to choose, I’d point them to this one every time: it fits right, lasts long, and protects an engine you depend on.

FAQ

Q1: Which engines does the Mercury Vented Splash Cover 8M0228504 fit?

It fits Mercury 60hp FourStroke outboard engines.

Q2: What makes this better than aftermarket options?

The precise, engineered fit, the high-quality Polysoft II material, and the venting that allows safe operation while running.

Q3: How do I know it’s the correct replacement?

If you have a Mercury 60hp FourStroke engine, this is the correct Mercury Marine part number.

Q4: Can this be used in both saltwater and freshwater?

Yes — it’s built to withstand salt, spray, sun, and the wear of daily boating in either environment.

Q5: Is installation easy?

Absolutely. It slips on smoothly and stays secure without tools or adjustments.