{"product_id":"mercury-quicksilver-magnesium-anode-kit-fits-alpha-one-gen-ii-drives-97-888755q03","title":"Mercury – Magnesium Anode Kit | Alpha One Gen II Series | Freshwater Protection | 888755Q03","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Magnesium Anode Kit | Alpha One Gen II Series | Freshwater Protection | 888755Q03\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 running calm freshwater rivers, easing into quiet coves, or making long, unhurried loops around the lake, you know how much trust goes into every part of your boat. Some components you check constantly; others you want to install once and forget about until the season changes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part number 888755Q03 Magnesium Anode Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your Alpha One Gen II sterndrive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethat kind of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e dependable, low-stress protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing your drive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis shielded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e from the unseen corrosion that happens in freshwater — so you can focus on the day, not the hardware underneath you.\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\"\u003eProtects MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives from galvanic corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCast from high-quality magnesium for maximum sacrificial protection in freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits 1991 and newer Alpha One Gen II drives (serial 0D469829 and up)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eComplete 6-piece kit includes trim tab anode, gimbal anode, driveshaft plate anode, lift ram anodes, and bearing carrier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eanode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes attaching hardware for fast, clean installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eManufactured to Mercury Marine OEM specifications for precise fit and lasting performance\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\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives (1991-present within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elisted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e serial range)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFor freshwater applications only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for runabouts, bowriders, sport boats, family cruisers, and fishing boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWorks for both single and twin-drive configurations commonly found on recreational vessels\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 Once installed, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e888755Q03 magnesium anodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e start doing the quiet, essential work of protecting your sterndrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMagnesium is the most effective sacrificial metal for freshwater boating, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eproviding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eefficient corrosion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eprevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The result is a drive that continues to feel tight, smooth, and steady as the hours add up — whether you’re trimming up to glide over a shallow shoreline or easing into the marina at dusk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elaid out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to shield your drive’s most vulnerable points, including the lift rams and bearing carrier, which often \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the brunt of galvanic activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e With everything wearing evenly and predictably, inspections become simple. You’ll be able to spot when it’s time to replace an anode long before any real harm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis done\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, saving you from expensive repairs and unexpected downtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s the kind of quiet protection that keeps your boating season focused on good water, good weather, and good company — not corrosion.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eChoosing a genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e means every component \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewas engineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for your drive’s exact shape, material, and operating environment. OEM anodes wear correctly, protect consistently, and replace cleanly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAftermarket versions often vary in purity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e casting quality, which can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elead to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e uneven protection or premature wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWith OEM, you’re buying long-term reliability, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ereal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e fitment accuracy, and confidence that your drive is protected the way Mercury intended.\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 systems does the 888755Q03 Magnesium Anode Kit fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives built in 1991 and later within the listed serial range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this different from aftermarket anodes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Higher-grade magnesium, precise fitment, and engineering matched to Mercury’s original drive design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I know if it’s the right kit for my boat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your drive model and serial number. If it’s an Alpha One Gen II within the specified range, this is the correct kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can these anodes be used in saltwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e No. Magnesium is strictly for freshwater. 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