Broken Brace 82' BM 150

[aby n]

I noticed this broken brace on my 1982 Mercury BM 150hp sn# 6101202

What is the name of the broken brace in the pic attached

What are some reasons this brace would break the way it did?

Thanks

[massbays]

That's not a brace, it's a zinc anode. Salt water motors replace it every season.

[SilverFox579]

That's not a brace, it's a zinc anode. Salt water motors replace it every season.

+1!

It is an anode, whether zinc or other composition is unknown. It's stamped "Do not paint" because coating an anode can negate its sacrificial purpose.

[aby n]

Thanks guys!

Any suggestions on where to buy one under it's name?

I just searched zinc anode mercury bm & only came back with the circular piece with a fin on it, that lives under the lower unit.

[massbays]

89949A1

[aby n]

Thank you massbays!