{"product_id":"mercury-oem-aluminum-anode-kit-v8-verado-250-300hp-8m0205955","title":"Mercury OEM Aluminum Anode Kit V8 Verado 250-300HP 8M0205955","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eThe Mercury \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e8M0205955\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"163\"\u003ealuminum anode kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for select \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eMercury 4.6L V8 250–300 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e outboards and \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eMercury Racing 250R \/ 300R Verado\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. Mercury identifies this kit as corrosion protection for the outboard and lists it as including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"446\"\u003esquare plate, all trim and trim manifold aluminum anodes, plus hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eBecause this is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"518\"\u003ealuminum\u003c\/strong\u003e anode kit, it is the correct material choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"618\"\u003esaltwater, brackish water, and mixed-water use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mercury’s current OEM listing specifically describes it as an aluminum kit for these V8 Verado-family applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eMercury OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e anode kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eOEM part number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e8M0205955\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e sacrificial anode kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eFits select \u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eMercury 4.6L V8 250–300 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eFits select \u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eMercury Racing 250R \/ 300R Verado\u003c\/strong\u003e outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003esquare plate, trim anodes, trim manifold anodes, and hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eSupported fitment from Mercury’s official listing includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eMercury 4.6L V8 250–300 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e outboards and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eMercury Racing 250R \/ 300R Verado\u003c\/strong\u003e outboards. Fitment should still be confirmed against the exact engine serial number before ordering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eFitment should be verified using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eMercury engine serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Mercury Parts Catalog. Mercury’s official parts support directs owners to search by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003emodel or serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm exact diagrams and part numbers. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eReplace the kit when the installed anodes are heavily consumed, pitted, cracked, loose, or significantly reduced in size. Anodes are sacrificial corrosion-protection parts and should be kept in serviceable condition so they can continue protecting the outboard from galvanic corrosion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003eMercury describes this kit as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eeasy to install with existing hardware and common tools\u003c\/strong\u003e. Install on clean contact surfaces and do not paint the anodes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers when applicable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eNo official superseded part number was confirmed in the current Mercury sources reviewed. The supported OEM part number is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e8M0205955\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eThis kit is a smart maintenance item because it covers multiple corrosion-protection points on the engine in one OEM package instead of replacing individual pieces one at a time. Another useful detail is that Mercury specifically calls out the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003etrim and trim manifold anodes\u003c\/strong\u003e in this kit, which helps confirm it is built for broader protection than a single anode replacement. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eShipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563924815908,"sku":"8M0205955","price":130.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/MercuryV8AnodeKit8M0205955.png?v=1772583638","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-oem-aluminum-anode-kit-v8-verado-250-300hp-8m0205955","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}