{"product_id":"mercury-250hp-4-6l-v8-white-vented-splash-cover-8m0228521","title":"Mercury – Vented Splash Cover | Verado Series | White Polysoft II Fabric | 8M0228521","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Vented Splash Cover | Verado Series | White Polysoft II Fabric | 8M0228521\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eIf you’ve ever come back to the dock with the wind in your face and spray coming over the bow, you know how fast an engine cowling can go from clean to crusted. Most of us don’t mind a little mess, but we do care about keeping our gear in good shape—especially when it’s a Verado sitting back there. This vented splash cover is the kind of protection you don’t think about much once it’s on, and that’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt lets you run the boat like you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003enormally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e would while helping your engine stay looking sharp. The fit feels intentional, the material feels right, and you get that steady comfort of knowing the finish is guarded from the daily wear that adds up over a season.\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\"\u003eHelps protect the outboard cowling finish while the boat is operating on the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMade from marine-grade Polysoft II fabric for durability \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a soft touch against painted surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBright white finish for a clean, classic look that matches many modern rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWater-resistant, breathable, and ultraviolet-stable construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSide vents support airflow while the engine is running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eExhaust ports and switch access \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003edesigned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for on-water use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCustom fit for Mercury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e4.6 liter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e V8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e250 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Verado outboard models\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part number 8M0228521\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes one cover\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\"\u003eFits Mercury Verado \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e4.6 liter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e V8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e250 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboard engines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBuilt for boats that see regular spray and sun exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommon on center consoles, bay boats, offshore fishing boats, and larger runabouts\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\"\u003eOn the water, the difference is simple: things stay cleaner, and the engine stays better protected from the stuff you can’t always prevent. This cover sits snug and secure, so it doesn’t feel like an add-on that’s going to shift around the moment you throttle up. It’s the kind of fit you want when you’re running through chop—tight, steady, and not flapping at the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Polysoft II fabric has a tough outer feel that shrugs off water and sun, but the inside is kinder to your cowling. That matters when you’re covering a premium finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOver time, it helps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecut down on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e water spotting, salt film, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e scuffs that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehappen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e when you’re docking, loading, or just moving around the stern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAnd the vents are there for a reason. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou’re not forced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to choose between protection and proper airflow. With side vents, exhaust ports, and switch access, you can keep your usual routine without fussing with the cover every time you need to run the engine.\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\"\u003eA cover like this only works if it fits right and holds up. That’s where a genuine Mercury Marine part earns its keep. It’s designed and tested around the real engine shape, so you get a cleaner install and more dependable performance than many “close enough” options. OEM also tends to mean better long-term wear—less stretching, fewer weak spots, and fewer replacements down the road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf you’re already taking care of your engine with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e fuel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e service, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e habits, an OEM cover is just the practical next step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It’s a small decision that helps protect a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which Mercury engines or systems does the Mercury Vented Splash Cover fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits Mercury Verado 4.6 liter V8 250 horsepower outboard engines. Matching your engine model to the part number is the safest way to confirm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this part different from aftermarket alternatives?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The design details. This cover includes vents, exhaust ports, and switch access made for running on the water, plus a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etrue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e engine-specific fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHow do I know if\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the correct replacement for my setup?\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\"\u003eConfirm your engine is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e4.6 liter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e V8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e250 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Verado, then match the Mercury Marine part number to 8M0228521.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this be used in both saltwater and freshwater applications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to handle both, including salt spray. Rinsing after saltwater use helps keep it looking fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation straightforward for most boat owners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. Most owners can slip it on quickly without special tools, and it becomes an easy part of pre-run prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53604195926307,"sku":"8M0228521","price":238.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8M0228521_aec7e8b8-a011-4684-91c0-ff93d869ab7e.webp?v=1746109996","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-250hp-4-6l-v8-white-vented-splash-cover-8m0228521","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}