I have a freind that is looking at a new boat with a sho and hear about them not Heating up alot. Would a motor cover that you can run with help get the motor temp up?
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I have a freind that is looking at a new boat with a sho and hear about them not Heating up alot. Would a motor cover that you can run with help get the motor temp up?
I don't think so as the cooling is provides by water flow and water temp. Air cooling is minimal at best. Now I wouldn't insulate the cowl to make a point but I am sure that 97% of the total engine cooling comes from the water flow passages in the engine cooling system including oil cooling...
After breakin, running the engine relatively cool is probably an advantage!
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+1 on the water flow through the engine. Controlled by the tstats on this engine. Covering the engine would only raise the under hood temp. They will run about 140- 144 degrees at WOT.
Agreed, wouldn't help