engine covers
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journeyman
GreatGrady Captain
Last year on my shakedown, dealer rep said to be REAL careful removing the cowling at sea. $1200 to replace - (per). Don't quite know if he was just trying to make his point or not ... I think i'd burn a few tanks of air doing search and rescue.
journeyman said:
wow????? no I'am sorry I ment the soft covers I want to get a pair for my new 250's
Any Yamaha dealer will have or can order. Approx $75- $85 each. Definently worth it they help protect crisscrossed stern dock lines from rubbing on engines covers.
Buy them from Andy at SIM. He has them in stock and its around $65 dollars each. Hes very good at getting them to you fast.
Go to www.thehulltruth.com Andy is a vendor overthere he has good deals on most everything with yamaha. He has a vendor thread there. Send him a pm for a quote.
I have also been looking , have a look at this link as this company is now the official supplier for Yamaha. These covers protect the engine and also reduce engine noise and look very smart. They do also supply to the USA
http://www.outboardcovers.com.au/yamaha.htm
http://www.outboardcovers.com.au/yamaha.htm
That's interesting, the splash covers are meant for mooring as well as running.
I guess this summer will be the first time I see a motor in operation with a cover on it.
I guess this summer will be the first time I see a motor in operation with a cover on it.
Green Canvas Covers
Available at Cabelas. Nice heavy-weight canvas. Won't eat up your fuel allowance.
Available at Cabelas. Nice heavy-weight canvas. Won't eat up your fuel allowance.
I have them for my boat, they came from the original owner's so I am unsure fo the price but $75 seems about right. They are not used when running, it will block the air intake in the back and starve the engine for air, they are used for storage to keep the engines out of the elements, my cowlings look brand new and shine. I put them on unless I will be down the next day, otherwise I use them to keep them in top shape, I know many cowlings lose their shine and color from sitting outside year after year so this is a ncie touch, plus they look nice on the engines.
Green Canvas
No these canvas covers would definitely not be suitable for cruising.
Fishtales said:
No these canvas covers would definitely not be suitable for cruising.
wish I had bought these
My boat floats on the water behind my house, so its sort of in a worst case scenario. I didnt even know these covers existed. Trust me you should get these. After 8 years, my engine cover tops are blistering, and really embarrassing looking considering the rest of the boat is cherry. I have looked into spot paint for these and it does not exist. apparently the paint color is mixed only in Japan.
My boat floats on the water behind my house, so its sort of in a worst case scenario. I didnt even know these covers existed. Trust me you should get these. After 8 years, my engine cover tops are blistering, and really embarrassing looking considering the rest of the boat is cherry. I have looked into spot paint for these and it does not exist. apparently the paint color is mixed only in Japan.
Re: wish I had bought these
If they look that bad I bet you could get new decals from Yamaha and have a body shop shoot a color that would be real close. Just an idea for you to consider. :wink:
frankd said:
If they look that bad I bet you could get new decals from Yamaha and have a body shop shoot a color that would be real close. Just an idea for you to consider. :wink: