Why so heavy?

[Gamblerman65]

Mercury 250 4 stroke cowling?

[fishnfireman]

i figure the only way to make it lighter and still have everything in needs.....would be cost prohibitive.

[mactlman]

Mercury 250 4 stroke cowling?

it is a load!!!

[EuropeanAM]

Mercury 250 4 stroke cowling?

I obviously know which one you're talking about since I've had to develop a few long-reach muscles that I'd never used before... but out of fairness, please do remember to provide the Required Info when you post. Thanks!

In answer to your question- there are several reasons that come to mind:

1. Big. Covers a BIG powerhead.

2. Latches, cables and Access Door (for operator convenience).

3. Fiberglass (well technically, Epoxy-glass would be more accurate).

4. Very sharp edges and corners (which require more material for durability).

I will tell you that the first thing I did was to add a rope-operated Block & Tackle to a cross beam in the building, directly over the bay that these are usually serviced in. Used it about 5-10 times, but eventually got to where I could muscle it on and off with ease (assuming there aren't any $#@#@%@#$ poles in the way).

[BassBustingDave]

(assuming there aren't any $#@#@%@#$ poles in the way).

Haha.. Don telling us what he thinks about the poles when he needs to work on our boats!

[Mcjenson]

I obviously know which one you're talking about since I've had to develop a few long-reach muscles that I'd never used before... but out of fairness, please do remember to provide the Required Info when you post. Thanks!

In answer to your question- there are several reasons that come to mind:

1. Big. Covers a BIG powerhead.

2. Latches, cables and Access Door (for operator convenience).

3. Fiberglass (well technically, Epoxy-glass would be more accurate).

4. Very sharp edges and corners (which require more material for durability).

I will tell you that the first thing I did was to add a rope-operated Block & Tackle to a cross beam in the building, directly over the bay that these are usually serviced in. Used it about 5-10 times, but eventually got to where I could muscle it on and off with ease (assuming there aren't any $#@#@%@#$ poles in the way).

I'd imagine the new cowling is a pain in the ass for guys who have to work on these engines daily. For normal owners, pretty rare that you need to remove it as they made it easy to check oil with that door.

[fishnfireman]

I've had better luck removing cowl while standing on the rear deck.
Trim the motor up enough to compensate for the angle.

[mactlman]

I've had better luck removing cowl while standing on the rear deck.
Trim the motor up enough to compensate for the angle.

only way to do it

[Triton19x2]

I've had better luck removing cowl while standing on the rear deck.
Trim the motor up enough to compensate for the angle.

[Gamblerman65]

I went from a 300x alien cowling to the 250 4 stroke. Big difference in weight.

[201pro]

Still lighter and easier to remove than my Yamaha cowling was.

[Buck456]

I've had better luck removing cowl while standing on the rear deck.
Trim the motor up enough to compensate for the angle.

I was typing the same thing. A lot more ergonomic doing it this way. The weight to me isn't to bad. It's just big and awkward.