{"product_id":"mercury-60hp-vented-splash-cover-8m0228504","title":"Mercury -  60hp - Vented Splash Cover - 8M0228504","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Vented Splash Cover for 60hp FourStroke Engines | Engine Protection Cover | Black Polysoft II Material | 8M0228504\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKeeping 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003einstead of worrying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e about what the sun or spray might be doing to your cowling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eShields the engine cowling from sun, spray, salt, and minor bumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt from durable, marine-grade Polysoft II material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWater-resistant, breathable, and stabilized for long-term UV exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSleek black finish for a clean, low-profile look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for safe use while the engine is running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits Mercury 60hp FourStroke outboard engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes one vented black splash cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with Mercury 60hp FourStroke engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommon on fishing boats, pontoons, small center consoles, and utility skiffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt for both saltwater and freshwater environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The first time you slide this cover into place, you’ll notice how naturally it hugs the engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s the kind of protection you don’t think much about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003euntil you realize how much wear it’s prevented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e around the real 60hp FourStroke cowling, not a guess or a “universal” mold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the Mercury Vented Splash Cover 8M0228504 fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits Mercury 60hp FourStroke outboard engines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this better than aftermarket options?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The precise, engineered fit, the high-quality Polysoft II material, and the venting that allows safe operation while running.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I know it’s the correct replacement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e If you have a Mercury 60hp FourStroke engine, this is the correct Mercury Marine part number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this be used in both saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to withstand salt, spray, sun, and the wear of daily boating in either environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation easy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely. It slips on smoothly and stays secure without tools or adjustments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53604195991843,"sku":"8M0228504","price":173.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8M0228504_1949cf1b-5bd9-424b-98f9-50f5b3221d35.webp?v=1746109996","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-60hp-vented-splash-cover-8m0228504","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}