{"product_id":"quicksilver-power-trim-anode-818298q1-mercury-optimax-aluminum","title":"Quicksilver Power Trim Anode 818298Q1 | Mercury \u0026 OptiMax Outboards (Aluminum)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuicksilver Power Trim Anode 818298Q1 — Aluminum | Mercury \u0026amp; OptiMax Outboards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect your Mercury or OptiMax outboard’s power trim system from galvanic corrosion with this OEM Quicksilver aluminum sacrificial anode. Designed to corrode in place of your engine’s metal components, it shields the trim cylinder, housing, and surrounding hardware from the electrochemical damage that saltwater and brackish water environments accelerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the correct OEM replacement anode for a wide range of Mercury outboard engines from 30 HP through V-6 and OptiMax models. Aluminum construction makes it the right choice for saltwater use, where it outperforms zinc in most conditions and is the preferred material for mixed or full saltwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 818298Q1 (also referenced as 7-818298Q 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Aluminum — preferred for saltwater and mixed-water environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects power trim cylinder and housing from galvanic corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM Quicksilver specification — direct fit, no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces corroded or depleted trim anodes as part of routine maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with the following Mercury outboard engines:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30\/40 HP Four-Stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 HP (4-cylinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 HP (3-cylinder, 1987–1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55 HP (3-cylinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60–90 HP (3-cylinder, 1987 \u0026amp; newer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 HP (4-cylinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75\/90 HP Four-Stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–125 HP (4-cylinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115 HP (6-cylinder, 1984–1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll V-6 outboard engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll OptiMax outboard engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways verify fitment against your engine’s serial number and service manual before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Use Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace this anode whenever it has been reduced to approximately 50% of its original size, or at least once per season in saltwater environments. Inspect at every haul-out. Do not paint over anodes — they must remain bare metal to function. This anode is specifically for the power trim assembly; other areas of the engine and lower unit require their own dedicated anodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim anodes are frequently overlooked during routine service — customers often replace the lower unit anode but forget the trim cylinder. When a customer is ordering any Mercury outboard anode, ask whether they’ve inspected all anode locations on the engine, including the trim. Aluminum is the correct material for saltwater; if a customer asks about zinc, confirm their operating environment before substituting. For other Mercury\/MerCruiser anode needs, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/merc-539\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Anode\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/merc-138\"\u003eMercury Anode\u003c\/a\u003e in our catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Anode Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/merc-539\"\u003eMercury MerCruiser Anode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/merc-138\"\u003eMercury Anode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/volvo-353\"\u003eVolvo Penta Anode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamaha-10\"\u003eYamaha Outboard Anode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50999102210084,"sku":"710-97-818298Q 1","price":43.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/13c0da3d-1788-4e22-b078-fa3d724a18f0.png?v=1784438284","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/quicksilver-power-trim-anode-818298q1-mercury-optimax-aluminum","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}