{"product_id":"mercury-300hp-4-6l-v8-white-vented-splash-cover-8m0228523","title":"Mercury – Vented Splash Cover | Verado Series | White Polysoft II Fabric | 8M0228523","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Vented Splash Cover | Verado Series | White Polysoft II Fabric | 8M0228523\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\"\u003eA white cowling looks incredible when it’s clean. It also shows everything—spray, water spots, sun haze, and the little scuffs that happen when you’re moving fast and living on the water. If you run a Verado, you already know the engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for work. This cover is about keeping the finish looking as solid as the performance feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat I like about a vented splash cover is the way it protects without slowing you down. You don’t have to baby the boat or change your routine. You slip it on, fire up, and head out. There’s a calm in that—knowing your gear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis handled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e while you chase the day.\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 shield the outboard cowling finish while operating on the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMade from marine-grade Polysoft II fabric for long-wearing protection with a surface-friendly interior feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBright white finish that complements white engines and clean, modern rigging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWater-resistant, breathable, and ultraviolet-stable material to reduce moisture buildup and sun fade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSide vents support airflow during running conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eExhaust ports designed for practical on-water use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSwitch access built in for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003enormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e engine operation\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\"\u003e300 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Verado outboard engines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes one cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury Marine part number 8M0228523\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\"\u003e300 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboard models\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for boats that spend time in spray, heat, and direct sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCommon on center consoles, offshore fishing boats, bay boats, and family 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\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e is one of those parts that earns its value in the background. The cover slips on with a snug, intentional fit that feels secure, even when you’re running through chop and throwing spray behind the stern. It doesn’t feel loose or sloppy. It sits tight and steady, which is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e what you want when the boat’s moving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the weather isn’t.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Polysoft II fabric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a tough outer skin that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003estands up to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e wind, water, and bright sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e But the inside is gentler where it counts, helping reduce the kind of rubbing that can dull a finish over time. On a white engine, that matters. You’ll see fewer water spots baking in after a long run, and you’ll spend less time trying to scrub away the “film” that builds up from spray and sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhat really makes it feel like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ea true\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e running cover are the vents and access points. Side vents help keep airflow moving, while exhaust ports and switch access keep everything functional. That means less hassle at the dock and more time doing what you came for—running \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e and enjoying the day.\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\"\u003eCovers are all about fit and fabric quality. A genuine Mercury Marine part \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e around the real engine shape, not a rough guess. That OEM design helps it sit correctly, wear evenly, and last longer without stretching or developing weak spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAftermarket covers can work, but they’re inconsistent. Some don’t breathe well. Some don’t line up with access points. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ejust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e don’t stay put at speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e With OEM, you’re paying for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e cut, the right materials, and the confidence that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eit’s built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to perform the way Mercury intended—right from the first install.\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt fits 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\"\u003e300 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboard engines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e is an engine-specific Mercury Marine part.\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 OEM precision. You get a consistent, secure fit and features like side vents, exhaust ports, and switch access designed for running use.\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\"\u003e300 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Verado, then match the part number to 8M0228523.\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 designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for both environments. If you use it in saltwater, rinsing afterward helps it stay cleaner and last longe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003er.\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 boat owners can install it quickly without special tools. 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