Outboard Motor Cover

swginn · 09 September 2004, 12:37

Just thought I'd post some details of my new cover for the Optimax as it's something I searched for, for quite a while and thought these details may be useful for anybody else on here looking for an outboard cover.

I got it from www.outboardmotorcovers.com and they make covers for all Mercury/Mariner, Evinrude, Johnson, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki outboards. Mine cost $98 including delivery from Canada.

The cover itself is a heavy duty, waterproof cover and is fleece lined and fits the engine perfectly as each cover is individually made to fit your engine. What I found is very useful though is that the leg portion of the cover can be separated from the cowling cover so it can be used on a mooring also (saves cleaning all that bird crap off!!)

Only thing was delivery took 6 wks, but it was free so who cares!!

MeMe · 09 September 2004, 13:57

....of those. Now, how do I go about having the boat name put on ? Was that in Canadian Dollars which wold make it £45.00 (£$ = 2.28) ????

Jono · 09 September 2004, 13:58

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Originally Posted by MeMe

....of those. Now, how do I go about having the boat name put on ?

... and they do do them in blue and white stripes, don't they?...

Nick Hearne · 09 September 2004, 13:59

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Originally Posted by MeMe

....of those. Now, how do I go about having the boat name put on ?

Black permanent marker pen!

Rich L · 09 September 2004, 14:57

Very nice but aren't you sposed to let air get to the engine when not in use?

Nauti Buoy · 09 September 2004, 15:31

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Originally Posted by MeMe

....of those. Now, how do I go about having the boat name put on ? Was that in Canadian Dollars which wold make it £45.00 (£$ = 2.28) ????

I would have thought if you took it to a T-Shirt embroidery shop they could do that for you. Just a thought, I got my boat name stitched onto the cover of my Rib then that way it's not much use to someone who may wnat to nick it.

swginn · 09 September 2004, 15:41

Don't know if its Canadian dollars or US to be honest, I haven't got my credit card statement handy.

As for letting air get to the engine, the fabric the cover is made of isn't air tight like traditional PVC covers. I think its breathable as its made from 100% woven polyester, but is still waterproof.

MeMe · 09 September 2004, 16:13

....it's USD$ which means at $98.00 this is only £53.00 which, in my opinion is bloody good value. As soon as my new baby is confirmed she'll be getting one of these thats for sure.

MeMe · 26 November 2004, 12:13

..........wait (2 weeks) it's arrived from Canada. FANTASTIC, a really high quality product. I'll fit it this weekend and post a picture.

MeMe · 29 November 2004, 14:25

.......which fits like a glove. Even managed to get MeMe name on it.

swginn · 29 November 2004, 14:42

Glad you're happy with it, mine is still holding up strong with no signs of wear and should keep the Opti nice and snug through the winter months!! Getting a lot of people snooping around the transom of the RIB though trying to read the web address off the cover to see where I got it. Well at least I hope thats what they're doing!!

Nick Hearne · 29 November 2004, 15:14

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Originally Posted by MeMe

.......which fits like a glove. Even managed to get MeMe name on it.

But it's not striped!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nick

Nick West · 08 December 2004, 10:38

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Originally Posted by MeMe

Even managed to get MeMe name on it.

MeMe,

did you get the logo done at the factory? How much extra?

Nick

MeMe · 08 December 2004, 10:54

.........took it to a high street t-shirt printers and they returned it within an hour. It was about £15.00. The letters are guaranteed not to come off.