Outboard motor covers

[bailey4315]

Most people get them online. Not if sure if you plan on running your motor on the water with the cover on, but if you are, I've heard that it's bad for your motor.

[VictorM.]

Not bad for your motor as long as it's the proper Vented cover to fit your engine.. This has been discussed over in the Mercury forums already.

[zrp]

Why protect the cowl if it is covered up and you can't see it?

I agree. I would rather have the scratches than that motor cover. Just not for me.

[fxdwgkd]

Sounds like those clear plastic slipcovers my grandma used to put over her couch. Why protect the cowl if it is covered up and you can't see it?

Well the top half of a vmax cowl was around 400.00, so when/if you sell your boat the outboard cowl is not as likely to be damaged.

[RazorCat]

What is the purpose of a motor cover?

Mine is used to bounce off and break small branches as I bounce of trees getting to my fishing spot. I’ll never fish without one again.

[pgs]

I ordered mine from some outfit out of Australia. I did not know it was being sent from there until I got the tracking by information. It is a good product.

Me to.
Lasted 8 years. Was black and faded
some but not a scratch on my motor.
Removed when I waxed and put back
on next day. Fit like a glove. My motor
looked brand new when I sold boat.

[MN1965]

I agree. I would rather have the scratches than that motor cover. Just not for me.

No cover for me. Kind of like the "bras" they used to sell for front end of a car. Yuck

[billius]

I have a Russell Marine cover. I just use it on long trips. It doesn't seem to move at all. Never have used it while on the water.

[MSranger]

My Russle marine cover fits like a tight clove, no slack to allow for flapping or damaging cowling. Makes it a little tough to put on, but I would rather have a little trouble putting on than it flap in the wind and damage the cowling.

[skeeterator]

Mine is used to bounce off and break small branches as I bounce of trees getting to my fishing spot. I’ll never fish without one again.

That's exactly why I just ordered one. Fishing in the woods is really hard on the boat and the cowling, both get scratched all to hell. And I mean up in the woods rubbing on oak, maple and hickory trees, not some brush.

[BroWhoop]

Tuffskinz. Works on buck brush, cypress limbs, bugs, u v, etc.

[ckessenich]

I appreicate all the feedback. Seems like a no brainer. Thanks again!

[RazorCat]

Originally Posted by RazorCat
Mine is used to bounce off and break small branches as I bounce of trees getting to my fishing spot. I’ll never fish without one again.

That's exactly why I just ordered one. Fishing in the woods is really hard on the boat and the cowling, both get scratched all to hell. And I mean up in the woods rubbing on oak, maple and hickory trees, not some brush.

I bought one more out of necessity than the fact I like the look of a motor cover. My 07 cowling looks brand new. It would be scratched to hell without it where I fish 90% of the time. And they’re great for protecting it while trailering.

[KandKKustomz]

Russell Marine...no question

[LTZ25]

Protect the engine cowl from uv damage, rock chips and bugs.

But what about a cover for your cover , if it gets dirty your screwed .

[fxdwgkd]

But what about a cover for your cover , if it gets dirty your screwed .

Just do like motorcross guys with their goggles, put about ten on and when one gets dirty, peel it off to reveal a nice new cover.