# 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Power Trim Anode Kit - Part Number: 97-818298T1

  

A genuine Quicksilver aluminium power trim anode used on selected Mercury and Mariner outboard power trim systems. This anode helps protect the trim bracket, trim ram area and surrounding underwater aluminium components from galvanic corrosion.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM power trim anode

• Correct Mercury part number 97-818298T1

• Aluminium sacrificial anode for power trim applications

• Used on selected Mercury / Mariner outboards including Optimax and Verado applications

• Helps protect the trim system from galvanic corrosion

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 97-818298T1 → Supersedes 818298Q1

• 818298Q1 related earlier Quicksilver anode reference

• 818298A1 related OEM reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 97-818298T1

• 818298T1

• 818298Q1

• 818298A1

• 43396A2 related anode reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Martyr: CM818298A

• Performance Metals: 00052A

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury / Mariner power trim anode applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• Mercury Verado outboard power trim anode applications where 97-818298T1 is specified

• Mercury Optimax outboard power trim anode applications where 97-818298T1 is specified

• Mercury 75HP to 115HP FourStroke / Command Thrust power trim applications where 818298T1 is specified

• Mercury 135HP to 300HP outboard power trim assemblies using anode 818298T1

• Mercury / Mariner outboard transom bracket and power trim assemblies requiring 97-818298T1

• Mercury 2016 115HP Command Thrust power trim anode applications where 818298T1 is specified

  

• HP Range: commonly 75HP - 300HP where specified

• Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner outboard

• System Type: Power trim anode / transom bracket corrosion protection

  

🔌 Function

  

The anode sacrifices itself to protect the power trim bracket, trim ram area and nearby aluminium components from galvanic corrosion.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Anode worn, missing or heavily pitted

• Corrosion around the power trim bracket

• White powdering or pitting on aluminium trim components

• Anode no longer making clean metal contact

• Accelerated corrosion on nearby underwater hardware

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 29.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 29.00 AUD | In stock |

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- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part
- 818298T1 Mercury MerCruiser Power Trim Anode | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/818298t1-mercury-mercruiser-power-trim-anode-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17