engine covers

nugent · 09 March 2006, 20:48

where can i purchase one of those posh cowl covers, that fit nice and snug to top cowling to protect it from being sunbleached whilst stood up on moorings,,

you normally see them on boats abroad, made to measure, and left on at all times?
many thanks looked every place with no luck, std covers yes
cheers

Hugh Jardon · 09 March 2006, 20:50

i want one as well so when you find out let me know, prefer one with a soft interior

if no luck in the next 2-3 weeks then i will ask when i go to get my cover altered to allow for the screen and stainless surround, the place i am going will make them for sure

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Originally Posted by nugent

where can i purchase one of those posh cowl covers, that fit nice and snug to top cowling to protect it from being sunbleached whilst stood up on moorings,,

you normally see them on boats abroad, made to measure, and left on at all times?
many thanks looked every place with no luck, std covers yes
cheers

nugent · 09 March 2006, 21:05

i allways see them on boats in ausi or simmilar but thats about it and yes soft lined is essential to

Phil Davies · 09 March 2006, 21:06

West Marine in the States do them, although they don't look that posh!

http://westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/sto...oductId=144492

nugent · 09 March 2006, 21:12

oooo yuk big style

nugent · 09 March 2006, 21:15

http://www.toughduckmarine.com/half_covers.htm

this better but still not what i am after

Hugh Jardon · 09 March 2006, 21:16

funny thing is i purchased a sewing maching off ebay a couple of years ago so i could make up little items i need, used it once or twice but i may get some suitable material and make one up and take it from there!! cant take much to do and if i get some nice soft material for inside it would be quite smart.

the sewing machine has a throttle so is great for revving but not good for straight stitchs!

mad i know but seemed a good idea at the time

nugent · 09 March 2006, 21:17

http://www.outboardcovers.com/splash.htm

there e go but any place in uk guys????????™

MikeCC · 09 March 2006, 23:33

I was thinking the fabric might be something like that used for fender covers and found these . . . www.fendasox.co.uk/outboard.html or www.fendequip.com

There's quite a few firms who make these. It's quite stretchy fabric, so approx sizes would probably do the job. Tricky bit is going round air intakes etc if you make them/get them made. Course that depends on if you expect to be using while running?

DJL · 10 March 2006, 00:19

Yamaha owners can get the genuine accessory

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessories/accessories/acc_details.jsp?grpId=354&productId=1978$2$Outboar d%20C&year=-1&pageNr=1&accessoryId=19166

roycruse · 10 March 2006, 01:14

Suzuki make them for their engines too...

nugent · 10 March 2006, 07:08

that is what i am after for 100hp merc 4 stroke,, google time me thinks

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Originally Posted by roycruse

Suzuki make them for their engines too...

Rodan · 10 March 2006, 08:47

Speak to Dan at drift custom covers in Bournemouth

swginn · 10 March 2006, 10:58

So do Mercury but only available in US it seems

http://www.mercurydockstore.com/cgi-...es\search.html

nugent · 10 March 2006, 11:47

must be some pl;ace over here that does em...

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Originally Posted by swginn

So do Mercury but only available in US it seems

http://www.mercurydockstore.com/cgi-mercd/shopper.exe?preadd=action&key=470326&reference=/cgi-mercd/shopper.exe%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dgearacc ess%26searchstart%3D0%26template%3DTemplates\searc h.html

Dino · 10 March 2006, 16:50

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Originally Posted by nugent

must be some pl;ace over here that does em...

I had mine made for me by a sailmaker in Lymington,soft pvc like the rest of the boat cover,£45 approx.
As it fits so tightly,being lined isn't necessary

codprawn · 10 March 2006, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

funny thing is i purchased a sewing maching off ebay a couple of years ago so i could make up little items i need, used it once or twice but i may get some suitable material and make one up and take it from there!! cant take much to do and if i get some nice soft material for inside it would be quite smart.

the sewing machine has a throttle so is great for revving but not good for straight stitchs!

mad i know but seemed a good idea at the time

Do you do dresses???

Hugh Jardon · 10 March 2006, 20:36

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Do you do dresses???

i can do i guess if i put my mind to it, Do you need a new Frock then?

Jeff · 10 March 2006, 20:48

Got mine following a thread from MeMe last year ........... ships from Canada and can take 4+ weeks , but excellent cover. Lined and breathable, either cowl only or with zip-on section for leg and prop

http://www.outboardmotorcovers.com

Jeff

Turbodiesel · 11 March 2006, 20:40

Solent Divers in Portsmouth make hundreds of them for us at work, take the top Cowl with you and they will make one to fit, or they might already have the pattern for what you need.