{"product_id":"mercury-quicksilver-flat-aluminum-anode-plate-76214q5","title":"Mercury Quicksilver Flat Aluminum Anode Plate | 76214Q5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Quicksilver Flat Aluminum Anode Plate — Part #76214Q5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury Quicksilver 76214Q5 is a genuine OEM flat aluminum anode plate designed to protect your outboard or sterndrive from galvanic corrosion. Unlike the standard fin-style trim-tab anode, this flat-profile plate provides the extra propeller clearance needed for high-rake propeller applications — where a conventional tab anode would contact the blade tips. It's cast from military-spec aluminum alloy and is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76214Q5 (full Mercury number: 97-76214Q5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercury \/ Quicksilver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat Anti-Ventilation Plate Anode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersedes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76214A5, 76214A2, 76214A1, 76214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra 18-6016A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets or exceeds MIL-A-24779(SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 745061037144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury \/ Mariner outboards 35–300 HP (selected models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForce 90 and 100 HP outboards, 1995 and newer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II stern drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Bravo I stern drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Bravo II stern drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Bravo III stern drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerCruiser Bravo X \/ XR \/ XZ stern drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This flat plate is used in place of a fin-style trim-tab anode where additional propeller clearance is required. Confirm your gearcase or sterndrive uses the compatible anti-ventilation plate anode cavity before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat plate profile — no fin or tab protrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate weight: 0.4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefer to your Mercury service manual for exact mounting dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrosion protection — sacrificial galvanic anode for the anti-ventilation plate cavity on Mercury outboards and MerCruiser stern drives. Protects submerged gearcase and drive components from galvanic corrosion when operating in fresh, brackish, or saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the anode at every season start and at regular intervals throughout the season. Replace when the anode shows significant pitting, corrosion, or has lost more than approximately 50% of its original material. Never paint over or apply sealant to an anode — it must maintain bare metal-to-metal contact to provide protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the existing anode and clean the mounting surface of any corrosion or debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the new anode seats with direct metal-to-metal contact — no paint, primer, or sealant between the anode and mounting surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque the mounting fasteners to Mercury's specified value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply antifouling paint to the anode surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eService Interval\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect annually or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. Replace immediately if material loss is significant or if submerged metals show signs of galvanic pitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperseded \u0026amp; Related Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent OEM number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76214Q5 \/ 97-76214Q5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersedes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76214A5, 76214A2, 76214A1, 76214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSierra cross-reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-6016A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-zinc-trim-tab-anode-flat-cmt-762144z\"\u003eMercury Zinc Flat Trim Tab Anode CMT-762144Z\u003c\/a\u003e — zinc version for saltwater-specific applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-oem-aluminum-anode-kit-818298q1-mercruiser-alpha-one\"\u003eMercury Aluminum Anode Kit 818298Q1 — MerCruiser Alpha One\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercruiser-alpha-one-gen-ii-zinc-anode-kit-alpha1g2-kit-zn\"\u003eMerCruiser Alpha One Gen II Zinc Anode Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/martyr-mercruiser-alpha-i-gen-ii-anode-kit-aluminum-saltwater-brackish-1991-present-cmalphakita\"\u003eMartyr MerCruiser Alpha I Gen II Aluminum Anode Kit (CMALPHAKITA)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercury-oem-aluminum-trim-tab-anode-826134q-pack-of-3\"\u003eMercury Aluminum Trim Tab Anode 826134Q (Pack of 3)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anodes-corrosion-protection\"\u003eBrowse all Anodes \u0026amp; Corrosion Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between 76214Q5 and a standard trim-tab anode?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 76214Q5 is a flat plate with no fin or tab — it sits flush in the anti-ventilation plate cavity and provides extra clearance for high-rake propellers where a fin-style anode would contact the blade tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — aluminum anodes are suitable for saltwater and brackish water. For heavily polluted or low-salinity freshwater, a zinc anode may be preferred; consult your Mercury dealer if unsure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs aluminum or zinc better for my application?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum anodes provide protection across a wider range of water conditions (fresh, brackish, and salt) and are Mercury's recommended choice for most applications. Zinc is traditionally used in saltwater only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace 76214A5?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 76214Q5 directly supersedes 76214A5 and all earlier variants in the 76214 series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when to replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e When the anode has lost roughly half or more of its original material, or shows heavy pitting, it's time to replace. Don't wait until it's fully consumed — once gone, your drive hardware is unprotected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 76214Q5 is the flat anode — the key detail that makes it different from the standard fin-style trim-tab anode that most people picture. Customers most commonly need this version when they've upgraded to a high-rake or cleaver-style propeller and find the standard trim-tab anode is contacting the blades. It's also the correct OEM replacement for the Bravo drive family anti-ventilation plate cavity. The most common ordering mistake is confusing this with the fin-style trim-tab anode — if you're not sure which style your drive uses, check your current installed anode before ordering. If yours has a fin or tab sticking down, that's a different part; if it's flat and flush with the plate, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324682797092,"sku":"76214Q5","price":46.23,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/c9679d5b-7456-4441-96d8-bcef99d4670a.png?v=1788241883","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/mercury-quicksilver-flat-aluminum-anode-plate-76214q5","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}