{"product_id":"anode-assembly-97-806189t1","title":"Mercury – Aluminum Anode | For MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Drives | 806189T1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eMercury – Aluminum Anode | For MerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Drives | 806189T1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eCorrosion is a constant battle for anyone running a sterndrive, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eMercury 806189T1 Aluminum Anode\u003c\/strong\u003e is your front-line defense. Designed specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II drives\u003c\/strong\u003e, this small but important piece takes the damage so your engine doesn’t have to. It’s mounted on the trim cylinder arm or rod, where it absorbs corrosion before it can attack the metal parts that keep your boat moving. Built from marine-grade aluminum, it holds up in both fresh and saltwater and installs easily with the included hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"695\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects your trim cylinder arms and gearcase from galvanic corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"830\"\u003ehigh-quality aluminum alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e that performs in any water type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"884\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides long-lasting protection with even, predictable wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"999\"\u003einstallation hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick replacement using simple tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to check and swap out during your regular service routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eMounts on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003etrim cylinder arm or rod\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Real-World Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e806189T1 anode\u003c\/strong\u003e works quietly in the background, drawing the corrosion that would otherwise attack your drive’s internal parts. Over time, it sacrifices itself — that’s its job. It keeps your sterndrive housing, trim system, and other critical components safe from expensive corrosion damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eAluminum anodes last longer than zinc and offer better performance in both fresh and saltwater. Once installed, they require almost no attention beyond a quick visual check now and then. Replace them when you see significant pitting, and your drive will stay protected season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eWhy Choose Mercury OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eWith the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eMercury 806189T1\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’re getting the same level of protection that Mercury builds into every new drive. Aftermarket versions may look the same, but the metal composition isn’t always precise — and that can mean uneven wear or reduced protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eMercury’s OEM anodes are made from a proven aluminum alloy that’s tested to strict standards for corrosion control and lifespan. 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