{"product_id":"mercury-washer-12-161409","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Prop Washer | Propeller Hardware | Stainless Steel | 161409","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Prop Washer | Propeller Hardware | Stainless Steel | 161409\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eWhen you’re running your boat hard, every part in the driveline has a job to do — even the small ones. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eMercury Marine 161409 Quicksilver Washer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple but essential piece that keeps your propeller secure and your power steady. Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"402\"\u003etough, marine-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, it spreads the load evenly across the prop hub and nut, locking everything down tight. It’s built to handle years of torque, vibration, and exposure without bending or rusting — quiet strength that keeps your boat running smooth every trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"690\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps your prop firmly seated and evenly distributes torque from the driveshaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"831\"\u003ehardened stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength and resistance to saltwater corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-machined for smooth torque transfer and perfect alignment under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested to exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eMercury Marine torque standards\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliability and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with a wide range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its shape under pressure, preventing deformation or seizure over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eFits \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e using standard propeller hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eCommon on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003epontoons, fishing boats, cruisers, and performance setups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eSuitable for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003efreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eConfirm fitment with your \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eowner’s or service manual\u003c\/strong\u003e before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eA prop washer might not grab attention, but you’ll feel it when it’s working right. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e161409 washer\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures your prop stays seated and stable, even through hard acceleration or choppy water. Its stainless construction spreads torque smoothly, protecting the prop hub and nut from wear or loosening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eBecause it’s hardened and polished, it won’t gall or seize — so when you pull your prop for inspection, it comes off as clean as it went on. This washer doesn’t just hold power; it helps deliver it cleanly and reliably, trip after trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eThere’s a difference between a part that fits and a part that’s made to belong. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eQuicksilver 161409\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed and tested to match your prop assembly perfectly. Generic hardware might look similar, but it often lacks the precise dimensions or durability needed for marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eWith OEM parts, you’re getting exact tolerances, proven materials, and decades of Mercury engineering behind every detail. It’s the kind of part you install once and forget — because it just keeps doing its job, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eQ1: What’s this washer used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003eIt spreads torque from the prop nut evenly and helps keep your propeller securely seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eQ2: What material is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eIt’s made of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003ehardened stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to resist corrosion and handle high torque loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003eQ3: Which engines does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003eIt fits most \u003cstrong data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e with standard prop hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eQ4: Can it be used in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eYes — it’s corrosion-resistant and designed for long life in harsh marine conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003eQ5: Why choose an OEM washer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eMercury parts are made to exact standards for strength, balance, and perfect fit — cheaper versions can’t match that precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941578199331,"sku":"12-161409","price":4.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/161409_Main.jpg?v=1760631147","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-washer-12-161409","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}