{"product_id":"mercury-mariner-replacement-skeg-fits-mercury-mariner-50-55-60-bigfoot-70-75-80-90-100-115-125-force-90-120-75-90-115-fourstroke-15985a02","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Replacement Skeg | Lower Unit Component | Cast Aluminum | 15985A02","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Replacement Skeg | Lower Unit Component | Cast Aluminum | 15985A02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eIf you’ve clipped a rock, snagged a stump, or worn your skeg down over time, you already know how much it affects steering and stability. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eMercury Marine 15985A02 Quicksilver Replacement Skeg\u003c\/strong\u003e restores that solid, steady feel your boat had when it was new. Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eMercury, Mariner, and Force outboards between 50 and 125 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e, it matches the factory dimensions perfectly. Tough, durable, and built to Mercury’s standards, this skeg keeps your lower unit protected and your steering sharp every time you head out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"700\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces a damaged or worn skeg to restore \u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"796\"\u003ehandling, protection, and straight-line tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"856\"\u003emarine-grade cast aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e for strength, impact resistance, and corrosion protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eDesign Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eOEM dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure a clean fit and proper hydrodynamic flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects the propeller and gearcase from obstacles while maintaining steering stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eMercury, Mariner, and Force 50–125HP outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e (details below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to withstand strikes, abrasion, and years of exposure to salt and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eMercury\/Mariner 50–60HP BigFoot 3-cylinder\u003c\/strong\u003e models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eMercury\/Mariner 70–90HP (US 0A996142 and newer, BEL 9483121 and newer)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eMercury\/Mariner 100–125HP (0B209468 and newer)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e75–115HP FourStroke (1B366823–2B094955)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eForce 90HP and 120HP (0E093700 and newer)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eCommon on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003efishing boats, runabouts, and pontoons\u003c\/strong\u003e using midrange outboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eThe skeg does more than protect your lower unit — it stabilizes your boat. When it’s bent or broken, you’ll feel it immediately in steering response and tracking. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e15985A02 Replacement Skeg\u003c\/strong\u003e restores that factory feel, helping your boat run true at idle or wide-open throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eIts cast aluminum construction is strong yet hydrodynamically smooth, so it won’t create drag or turbulence. Once installed, it fits flush and clean with your gearcase, keeping water flow efficient and control predictable. It’s a simple part that plays a major role in how your boat handles and performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eAftermarket skegs often look similar but rarely fit as precisely as Mercury’s. Even a small difference in shape or angle can throw off your handling or prop efficiency. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eQuicksilver 15985A02\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e, cast and machined to the same specs as your original gearcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003eWith OEM quality, you get the exact balance, strength, and finish that your engine was designed around. It bolts on cleanly, lines up perfectly, and lasts longer — no reshaping, no guesswork, just factory-correct performance and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eQ1: Which outboards does this replacement skeg fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eIt fits \u003cstrong data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eMercury, Mariner, and Force 50–125HP outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e, including BigFoot, FourStroke, and select Force models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003eQ2: What’s the benefit of replacing a damaged skeg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003eA straight, properly sized skeg improves \u003cstrong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003ehandling, tracking, and gearcase protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eQ3: How is this better than a repair kit or weld-on option?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003efactory-cast OEM part\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring correct alignment, hydrodynamic flow, and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eQ4: Can it handle saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003eYes — the aluminum alloy resists corrosion with proper maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eQ5: Is installation difficult?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3674\"\u003eNo. It’s a direct replacement that installs with standard tools following your service manual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941341352227,"sku":"15985A02","price":198.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/15985A02_Main.jpg?v=1760631147","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-mariner-replacement-skeg-fits-mercury-mariner-50-55-60-bigfoot-70-75-80-90-100-115-125-force-90-120-75-90-115-fourstroke-15985a02","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}