{"product_id":"mercury-anode-magnesium-97-8m0179781","title":"Mercury – Magnesium Transom Bracket Anode | Corrosion Protection | Magnesium | 8M0179781","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Magnesium Transom Bracket Anode | Corrosion Protection | Magnesium | 8M0179781\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf you spend your seasons exploring quiet freshwater coves or easing your big V12 out of the marina at first light, you know how much trust you put into the hidden parts of your outboard. Corrosion might not be something you see every day, but it’s always working in the background—and protecting your engine from it becomes part of the rhythm of responsible boating. The Mercury Magnesium Transom Bracket Anode 8M0179781 brings a kind of steady reliability you can feel good about, the kind that keeps your engine safe while you focus on the water ahead. It’s simple, tough, and made to guard the investment you rely on every time you push off from the dock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePrimary role:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Shields the transom bracket area from galvanic corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e High-purity magnesium built specifically for freshwater protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Smooth cast surface for consistent, even erosion over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Designed to match the factory anode footprint on Mercury V12 transom brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngineering details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Balanced mass and shape ensure effective, predictable sacrificial action\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury 7.6L V12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboards, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e600hp Verado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e500hp SeaPro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for freshwater boats such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLarger pontoons with high-horsepower demands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMulti-species fishing boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFreshwater cruisers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBig-bodied offshore-style hulls used on lakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFreshwater protection requires a different approach than saltwater, and magnesium anodes are the most effective line of defense in those environments. When you install the Mercury Marine part 8M0179781, you’re putting a barrier between your engine and the unseen electrical currents that slowly wear away metal over time. You’ll notice the difference in how confidently your engine ages—less pitting, less uncertainty, and more assurance that the heart of your boat is staying solid season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ee way the anode wears is predictable and steady, giving you clear visual cues whenever it’s time for a replacement. Installation is straightforward; the anode seats firmly using existing hardware, and once tightened down, it feels secure and ready for the miles ahead. No struggle, no custom fitting—just a clean install and peace of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e magnesium composition makes it especially effective in soft, low-conductivity freshwater. Aluminum or zinc anodes simply can’t offer the same protection in such environments. With this anode in place, you’re defending the transom bracket—one of the most structurally important areas on your V12—from premature deterioration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen you run a powerhouse like a Mercury V12, cutting corners isn’t worth it. OEM anodes are engineered specifically for your engine’s metallurgy and electrical behavior, providing the kind of precise corrosion protection aftermarket options rarely match. You’ll get the right fit, the right material, and the right long-term performance. It’s the same quality Mercury trusts on every new engine shipped from the factory—and choosing OEM means your engine stays protected exactly the way its designers intended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does this anode fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits Mercury 7.6L V12 600hp Verado and 500hp SeaPro outboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What sets this anode apart from aftermarket versions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e OEM magnesium delivers reliable, consistent corrosion protection designed precisely for Mercury V12 components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I know if this is the right anode for my setup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e If your engine is a 7.6L V12 and requires a magnesium transom bracket anode, this is the exact factory replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this anode be used in saltwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e No—magnesium anodes are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efor freshwater only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. Saltwater or brackish use will wear them too quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. It installs using your engine’s existing hardware and typical hand tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46933619409187,"sku":"97-8M0179781","price":18.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8M0179781_Main.jpg?v=1760631474","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-anode-magnesium-97-8m0179781","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}