{"product_id":"mercury-anode-kit-alum-97-8m0179981","title":"Mercury – Aluminum Anode Kit | Corrosion Protection Series | Aluminum Finish | 8M0179981","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Aluminum Anode Kit | Corrosion Protection Series | Aluminum Finish | 8M0179981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEvery boater knows that peace of mind often comes down to the quiet things happening below the surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen your engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis trimmed up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e after a long run, there’s a comfort in seeing the anodes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e solid and doing their job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The Mercury Aluminum Anode Kit 8M0179981 gives that same sense of reassurance—protecting your V12 outboard day after day, tide after tide. It’s the kind of protection you don’t have to think about, yet you feel its value every time you fire up the engine and head back into open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eComplete aluminum anode kit designed for Mercury 7.6L V12 600 horsepower Verado and 500 horsepower SeaPro outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes all factory-installed replacement anodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMade from durable aluminum alloy for reliable protection against galvanic corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSuitable for both freshwater and saltwater use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngineered to match \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eexact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercury Marine part number 8M0179981\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned exclusively for Mercury 7.6L V12 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e600 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Verado outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with Mercury 7.6L V12 500 horsepower SeaPro outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWorks for engines with serial numbers 3B060051 and above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for large offshore center consoles, heavy cruisers, high-horsepower fishing boats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e other vessels powered by V12 propulsion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA strong anode system is one of those unsung heroes that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ekeeps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your engine safe from the inside out. With this Mercury Marine part, you’ll feel the difference over time—your lower unit stays cleaner, your hardware holds up longer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your engine maintains the kind of steady performance you expect from a powerhouse V12. Aluminum anodes offer excellent protection in today’s mixed-water environments, and they hold up \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eespecially\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e well for boats that split time between fresh and saltwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eInstallation is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esimple and straightforward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e. Each anode fits precisely where the factory intended, seating tightly and securely with no guesswork. Once installed, the kit works quietly in the background, absorbing the corrosion that would otherwise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ego after\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e your engine’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eimportant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e components. It’s one of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eeasiest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e and most important maintenance steps you can take to keep a premium outboard in top condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e corrosion protection, cutting corners is never worth it. Genuine Mercury anodes are molded, tested \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e sized to match the exact chemistry and design of your V12 outboard’s factory parts. Aftermarket versions may look similar, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e variations in alloy or fit can mean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e differences in protection. Choosing an OEM kit ensures your anodes wear evenly, last properly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e provide the level of safety the engine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ewas engineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf you’re protecting a high-horsepower investment like a V12 Verado or SeaPro, sticking with genuine Mercury components is simply the smart move—reliable, predictable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e built to work right the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which Mercury engines does this anode kit 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 7.6L V12 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e600 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Verado and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e500 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e SeaPro outboards, serial number 3B060051 and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What makes this kit different from aftermarket versions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Mercury’s aluminum alloy composition, exact fitment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e proven corrosion performance make it more dependable than generic alternatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I know if this is the correct replacement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Match your serial number and verify using your owner’s manual. This kit is the direct replacement for factory-installed anodes on V12 outboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can it be used in both saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes—this aluminum alloy is engineered for strong protection in all water types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation simple?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Most boat owners can replace these anodes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e tools. 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