4 STROKE XS COWLING

[Gmboze]

Anyone having a problem with the latches locking properly on the cowling of your xs four strokes ?

[EuropeanAM]

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I have not seen any problems with top cowling handle/latches. All I've operated worked well as long as the button was pushed when moving the handle.

[21xTriton05]

Only if you miss the guides. Put a little WD on the cowl seal and she'll slide down a little easier

[willy13]

Are the XS cowling's lighter than the standard fourstoke? I have a standard V6 200 and I must admit the cowling seems heavy.

[FastCat04]

I heard the Pro XS cowling was 'lighter', but good lord it's heavy !!!! Much heavier than my old Opti Pro XS cowling. I don't know what these new ones actually weigh, but it feels like 20+ lbs !!!! (or more)

[EuropeanAM]

The cowlings are considerably heavier- and should normally be removed from inside the boat (for best leverage, least strain).

Most of the CMS V8 cowlings are essentially the same.

[River Rocket]

Mine is an absolute bugger. I dread pulling it off. I have a warranty claim on it. When we hung the motor the dealer commented on it as well. I think the latches are not adjusted properly. Mine cracked the cowl. Still waiting to hear on the warranty.

Right now I leave it on and if I have to pull it, I usually get down on the floor with a flash light and make sure everything is lined up. You should not have to push the handle hard to get it to lock in.

[Bmdubya]

One additional warning on removing/replacing the cowling: After getting my boat serviced last fall, the ignition wires were easily caught by the cowling as it was replaced and loosened up a spark plug wire. During my first trip after the service the boot came off the plug. I took it back to the dealer and they easily found the issue, but when the replaced the cowling they did it again and caught it before I picked it up.

Long story short, they had to reroute one of my plug wires to be tucked in a little better and not get caught by the cowling.

[low slung cruiser]

cowling is definately tough to get to line up to make it latch properly...

[MichaelJ3]

Only if you miss the guides. Put a little WD on the cowl seal and she'll slide down a little easier

I wouldn't recommend WD 40 for lubricating any sort of rubber seals, silicone spray lube would be much preferable.
The petroeium in WD 40 will deteriorate them

[fishnfireman]

All good to know -- thanks !

[howieranger]

I have found with mine that tilting up the motor to about 15 degrees from vertical makes it a more natural motion to pull off and reinstall the cowl without catching on motor parts. The angle will vary with each person I assume due to different individuals height.

[rocketmanjp]

I have found with mine that tilting up the motor to about 15 degrees from vertical makes it a more natural motion to pull off and reinstall the cowl without catching on motor parts. The angle will vary with each person I assume due to different individuals height.

Will add to this: removal is much easier standing on the back deck of boat with engine tilted.

[Dontheduck]

I just checked mine ..sure enough its tilted about 3/8" out of wack ...just what i need is my cowling bouncing down the highway.....gggrrrrrrrr!

[catdude28]

Will add to this: removal is much easier standing on the back deck of boat with engine tilted.

I have a 200 Pro XS 4s. This is the only way I remove the cowling, and, even at my age, don't find it difficult from the back deck with it tilted up somewhat.

[moetorola]

Standing in the back of the boat pulling V8 4S cover is much easier than on the ground pulling the 2S Opti cover.

[fishnfireman]

Standing in the back of the boat pulling V8 4S cover is much easier than on the ground pulling the 2S Opti cover.

I'll second that !!