If you're like us and think the factory plastic engine cover on the Mercury 496 engines have got to go, then you will be happy that the folks at Hardin Marine have come up with this ultra-cool "REAL" carbon fiber engine cover.  Carbon fiber is the ultra-light race bread material that adorns only the very best and fastest vehicles produced in the world today.  While it won't make you any faster it will certainly separate your boat in the appearance category as a leader.  Designed as a direct replacement to the factory unit, this hand laid carbon fiber cover fits like a glove using all original Mercury hardware.