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02 May 2011, 21:13
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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Buy an engine cover.
The two images below show why we should buy a cover to protect our outboard hoods from the effects of the sun and other weather.
The engine is my 1998 Suzuki DT200EFI.
The first image is as I brought it @6yrs ago.
As you can see the original paint is still vibrant, the Black is Black, the text and Vignette stripe are a good rich gold, and the Red highlight is nice and bright.
The second image was taken today.
The paint is now very flat and dull, the Black is now Grey, the text and stripe are bleached back to White, and the Red highlight doesn’t even exist.
Plus what can’t be seen is the top of the hood completely missing a large patch of paint. Mrs Nasher says it’s come out in sympathy with the top of my head.
It’s happened slowly, so I’ve not noticed quite how bad it’s been getting until recently.
I’m going to be refurbishing the hood very soon, and will be putting a cover on it ASAP afterwards.
Nasher
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03 May 2011, 04:30
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: reading&st.davids.
Boat name: scaramouche
Make: osprey eagle 5.6
Length: 6m +
Engine: 90 yam outboard/4hp
MMSI: 235082768
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 78
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quote by nasher
'It’s happened slowly, so I’ve not noticed quite how bad it’s been getting until recently.'
Is that your hair or the engine cover lol
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03 May 2011, 10:18
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Member
Country: UK - England
Length: 7m +
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,619
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I presume you just put the cover on when its not being used ashore, or can you can get covers that are used when engine in use that lets sufficient air in ?
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03 May 2011, 10:30
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Member
Country: Ireland
Town: Dun Laoghaire
Make: Crompton
Length: 7m +
Engine: YamF150
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 63
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Very interesting post,
Only yesterday I was on the OCA site and had gone through the whole process of ordering a cover for a 2002 yam 150. I could not bring myself to pull the trigger on a 175 sterling purchase.
It seems like an inordinate sum of money to spend on a fabric cover given the vintage/value of the engine...
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03 May 2011, 13:19
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Bursledon
Boat name: Mustard
Make: Ribeye 785
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yamaha 200/Merc 6
MMSI: 235068693
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 618
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If you decide to paint it, there is a company in the US called Replicals, I believe. They make Replica Decals.
About USD 90 a set.
You can apply a clear lacquer over the decals which should prevent the UV degradation in future.
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03 May 2011, 13:20
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Leaderscharter
It seems like an inordinate sum of money to spend on a fabric cover given the vintage/value of the engine...
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Yes I agree.
However I’ve priced up a full set of graphics from Suzuki for the engine, and If I buy a FULL set they are @$400, and that’s before painting.
So if you are thinking of keeping the engine it would appear worth while. Although I’d only be looking at a £50 cover.
Nasher
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08 May 2011, 23:37
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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09 May 2011, 00:02
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Country: UK - England
Town: The wilds of Wiltshire
Boat name: Dominator
Make: SR5.4
Length: 7m +
Engine: Yam 85
MMSI: 235055163
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 13,070
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The 1st one is the same material as the ebay cover. I've got one. It's not quite breathable enough. Drawstring round the entrance.
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09 May 2011, 10:02
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Bucks
Boat name: Blue & Ding Dong
Make: Ribeye,SR4 & Bombard
Length: 6m +
Engine: 115,50 & 15Hp Yams
Join Date: Feb 2004
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How about using UV protecting wax as in car wax? I go over mine a few times a year with one wax or anther normally 303 when doing the tubes! Not going to be as effective as a cover but it must help!
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09 May 2011, 21:27
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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I think you are right Nick, it must help.
I'm feeling a bit daft that I didn't look after the paintwork better over the last few years, but you can be sure I'll be doing it from now on.
Need to make my mind up which cover to go for this evening, so will have a better look at those on ebay etc.
Nasher.
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09 May 2011, 21:36
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Gloucestershire
Boat name: Osprey
Make: Osprey Vipermax
Length: 5m +
Engine: E-tec 300 G2
MMSI: TBC
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,021
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How about getting it vinyl wrapped ?
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09 May 2011, 21:47
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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I did think about a vinyl wrap, but ruled it out because I thought it would be far too expensive.
Nasher.
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13 May 2011, 18:47
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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I ended up with this one off ebay:-
Outboard Motor Boat Engine Cover 150-300 HP Size7 Royal on eBay (end time 09-May-11 21:43:45 BST)
Those who know me, may well may be surprised I went for the expensive one
It's made of a nice thick, waterproof material, and has a webbing strap around the bottom.
Unfortunately despite measuring my engine carefully the cover is WAY too big for it and I could do with the next size down.
It's obviously as new at the moment, except for a very slight grease mark on the inside from the steering, so if anyone wants to make me an offer for it that would be good and I'll get a smaller one.
Nasher
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16 May 2011, 22:52
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Member
Country: UK - Wales
Make: Valiant
Length: 5m +
Engine: 75 Optimax
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 108
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Should have gone for one like;
Can be used whilst on the water too.
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16 May 2011, 23:02
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Member
Country: Other
Town: Principalite d'Chaos
Boat name: The Nashers Revenge!
Make: Windsor Brothers
Length: 6m +
Engine: Optimax 225
MMSI: "Mmmmm SI" she said!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien.
Should have gone for one like;
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If they still made them for Suzi 2-strokes, and sold them for £30 I'd have loved to.
Nasher.
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16 May 2011, 23:06
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Member
Country: UK - Wales
Make: Valiant
Length: 5m +
Engine: 75 Optimax
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nasher
If they still made them for Suzi 2-strokes, and sold them for £30 I'd have loved to.
Nasher.
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Give them a call, last time I checked they are willing to accommodate, not for £30 mind.
That said, you go through 2 or 3 eBay bargains and your soon wishing you just parted with the money for a premium one in the first place.
Have sold loads and every customer loves them.
Best of luck !
EDIT:
PS, just checked and they do one for your engine.
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