{"product_id":"mercury-washer-12-161402","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Prop Washer | Propeller Hardware | Stainless Steel | 161402","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Prop Washer | Propeller Hardware | Stainless Steel | 161402\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eYou don’t notice a good prop washer until you need one. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eMercury Marine 161402 Quicksilver Prop Washer\u003c\/strong\u003e does its job quietly — holding your prop tight, transferring every bit of power, and keeping the system running smooth. Built from \u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"382\"\u003ehardened stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s made to take years of torque, vibration, and saltwater without bending, rusting, or losing its grip. It’s one of those small parts that make a big difference in keeping your boat feeling solid and predictable every time you throttle up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"751\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"671\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the propeller seated securely and spreads torque evenly across the hub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"820\"\u003ehardened, marine-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent corrosion and distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-machined for perfect alignment and consistent power transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"966\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested beyond \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eMercury’s OEM torque and durability standards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits a range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to handle constant prop load, vibration, and long exposure to salt or fresh water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eWorks with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e using standard propeller setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eCommon on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003efishing boats, pontoons, bowriders, and performance cruisers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eDesigned to perform equally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003efreshwater or saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eConfirm compatibility using your \u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eowner’s or service manual\u003c\/strong\u003e before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eA prop washer’s job is simple — hold everything tight and true — but it has to do it perfectly. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e161402 washer\u003c\/strong\u003e is thick, solid, and smooth, built to sit flat under the prop nut and keep the torque balanced. The stainless steel doesn’t rust or gall, even after years of hard use, so you can remove it later without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eYou’ll feel the difference in how smoothly the prop seats and how quietly the drivetrain runs. No movement, no vibration, no question about whether the prop is holding. It’s a small part that carries big responsibility, and Mercury builds it to take that job seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eYou can find washers that look the same, but “close enough” isn’t good enough for a part that keeps your propeller locked in place. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eQuicksilver 161402\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut, hardened, and tested to exact factory specs. That precision means consistent torque, clean contact, and long-term strength under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eUsing OEM hardware ensures everything stays aligned and balanced, protecting both your prop and driveshaft from wear. It’s a simple upgrade that gives you confidence every time you run your boat — knowing your hardware is made for the job, not just made to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2986\"\u003eQ1: What does this washer do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003eIt distributes pressure between the prop nut and hub, keeping your prop tight and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eQ2: What’s it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eIt’s made of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003ehardened stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists rust, wear, and heat from marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eQ3: What engines does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003eIt fits most \u003cstrong data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eMerCruiser sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eQ4: Can it handle saltwater conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eYes. 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