{"product_id":"mercury-quicksilver-aluminum-trim-cylinder-anode-fits-alpha-one-gen-ii-drives-97-806189q1","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Aluminum Anode | For MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Trim Cylinders | 806189Q1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Aluminum Anode | For MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Trim Cylinders | 806189Q1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eSaltwater, freshwater — corrosion doesn’t care. That’s why the \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eMercury Marine 806189Q1 Quicksilver Aluminum Anode\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to keep your \u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II trim cylinders\u003c\/strong\u003e protected from the constant threat of galvanic corrosion. Mounted on the trim cylinder arms, these anodes act as the first line of defense, attracting corrosive elements before they can reach your drive’s metal components. They’re easy to install, last longer than zinc, and are built to meet Mercury’s exact OEM standards for dependable, all-season protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"725\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shields trim cylinder arms and related components from galvanic corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"854\"\u003emarine-grade aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability in both saltwater and freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"924\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets or exceeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eMIL-A-24779(SH)\u003c\/strong\u003e standards for corrosion protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eattaching hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick, easy installation with standard tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple to inspect and replace — no special tools needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eFits \u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003etrim cylinder arm\/rod assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Real-World Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e806189Q1 aluminum anode\u003c\/strong\u003e quietly does its job so your drive doesn’t suffer. Positioned on the trim cylinder arms, it sacrifices itself to corrosion, protecting vital hardware and hydraulic components below the waterline. Over time, these anodes take the brunt of electrochemical wear — that’s their purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eBecause they’re made from aluminum, they hold up longer than traditional zinc in both salt and freshwater environments. When installed, you’ll enjoy greater peace of mind knowing your trim system and lower drive components are protected from the kind of corrosion damage that can lead to costly repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eWhy Choose Mercury OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eQuicksilver 806189Q1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine product\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a generic knockoff. Aftermarket anodes can look similar, but their composition often varies, leading to uneven wear or incomplete protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eMercury’s OEM anodes are formulated to provide even, predictable corrosion control across the entire drive system. They’re tested to military-grade standards and designed specifically for MerCruiser drives. 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