{"product_id":"mercury-quicksilver-42121q02-outboard-aluminum-anode-kit-fits-6-8-9-9-13-5-15-hp-xr10-10-marathon-10-seapro-10-viking","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Aluminum Square Anode Set | Corrosion Protection Kit | Cast Aluminum | 42121Q02","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Aluminum Square Anode Set | Corrosion Protection Kit | Cast Aluminum | 42121Q02\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eCorrosion can sneak up fast in any water, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eMercury Marine 42121Q02 Quicksilver Aluminum Square Anode Set\u003c\/strong\u003e helps stop it before it starts. 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Each kit comes with new hardware, making replacement quick and easy — a small job that pays off in long-term protection for your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"751\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents galvanic corrosion on underwater metal components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"857\"\u003ecast aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, meeting \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eMIL-A-24779(SH)\u003c\/strong\u003e military standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"927\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in \u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"976\"\u003efreshwater, saltwater, and brackish\u003c\/strong\u003e environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003etwo square anodes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003emounting hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lasts longer and reacts faster than traditional zinc anodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits a wide range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eMercury, Mariner, and Force 6–15HP outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e1998 Force 6.9HP and 15HP outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e with standard gearcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e1986 and newer Mercury\/Mariner 6–9.9HP TwoStroke\u003c\/strong\u003e models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e1995–2004 F8 and F9.9 FourStroke\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e2001+ F13.5HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e1998–2006 F15HP\u003c\/strong\u003e FourStroke outboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eMercury XR10, 10HP Marathon, SeaPro, and Viking\u003c\/strong\u003e models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eCommonly used on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003esmall fishing boats, inflatables, and portable runabouts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Real-World Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e42121Q02 anode set\u003c\/strong\u003e sacrifices itself to corrosion, protecting the aluminum and stainless parts of your outboard — the gearcase, propeller shaft, and mounting hardware — from electrolysis. These aluminum anodes perform better than zinc in both salt and freshwater, offering broader protection and a longer lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eReplacing worn anodes regularly is one of the easiest ways to extend your motor’s life. With this kit, installation takes just a few minutes — simply bolt on the new anodes and your engine is protected again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eWhy Choose Mercury OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eQuicksilver 42121Q02\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e, cast from high-quality aluminum designed specifically for Mercury and Mariner gearcases. 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