{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-transom-seal-repair-kit-fits-bravo-blackhawk-8m0095485","title":"Mercury – Transom Seal Repair Kit | Sterndrives | 8M0095485","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eMercury – Transom Seal Repair Kit | Sterndrives | 8M0095485\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eIf you’ve had a Bravo or Blackhawk drive long enough, you already know the bellows and seals don’t stay perfect forever. They sit right where the heat, vibration, and movement all meet, so sooner or later they start cracking or letting a little moisture sneak in. This kit gives you everything you need to reseal the transom opening properly—new bellows, clamps, fittings, gaskets, the whole stack. It’s not the flashiest job, but it’s one of those repairs that keeps bigger problems from creeping up on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eAll-In-One Reseal Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bellows, seals, clamps, hoses, and gaskets included.\u003cbr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eFor Bravo and Blackhawk Drives\u003c\/strong\u003e – Made for sterndrives that use an exhaust bellows.\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eKeeps Water Out\u003c\/strong\u003e – Restores the tight seal around the transom opening.\u003cbr data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eBuilt for Real Marine Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Materials hold up to heat, flex, and vibration.\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eOEM Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Parts match Mercury’s original specs so everything seats like it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e • MerCruiser Bravo\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e • MerCruiser Blackhawk\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e • Exhaust-bellows transom assemblies\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e • Sterndrive transom sealing systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eOnce the new bellows and seals are in place, the boat usually tells you right away—less water in the bilge, smoother trim, and the exhaust sounds the way it should again. You’re also keeping the gimbal bearing and U-joints safe from water intrusion, which is a big win because those parts don’t tolerate moisture at all. A solid reseal brings back that “tight” feeling in the stern that tells you things are right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eOEM bellows stretch and seal the way Mercury designed them to. Aftermarket versions can feel stiff or thin, and if a bellows fails early, you’re doing the whole job again. With OEM, the fit is dependable, and the materials last through real seasons on the water—not just bench tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eQ1: How do I know my transom bellows are on their way out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cracks, water showing up in the bilge, exhaust sounding different, or the drive feeling rough when trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eQ2: Can I do this job myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some boaters do, but it’s tight work. A lot of folks let a shop handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eQ3: Should I replace all the bellows at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—if one is failing, the others aren’t far behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eQ4: What’s the risk of putting it off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water can ruin the gimbal bearing and U-joints fast, and that gets expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eQ5: How long do good bellows usually last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A few seasons, depending on sun exposure and how often the boat’s used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626597081379,"sku":"8M0095485","price":461.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8m0095485_main.jpg?v=1760631347","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-transom-seal-repair-kit-fits-bravo-blackhawk-8m0095485","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}