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 thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
#13737110
10/20/20 03:37 PM
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KEGracing
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I am thinking about putting an engine cover on my 200 HP SHO Yamaha. I have it on a Premier Tritoon, and the engine sticks out of the end of the covered dock, along with it facing west and getting afternoon - evening sun. Just want to protect it better.
What is everyone's opinion of the Tuff Skinz - vented, running engine covers? Pro and con? Best place to buy, or do you have to order direct?
Any other brand that you have had direct interaction with, and would suggest?
Thanks in advance all.
Stay safe!
Ken
2006 Mako 191. Momma tired of slime on her boat
2014 Premier Alante 235 RF tritoon. Momma's boat. But I get to fish on her some
A country boy will survive... but those who cross him?
Cedar Creek personal best:
Blue Cat 31.55 lbs
Hybrid 6.2 lbs
Crappie 2.1 lbs
Tennessee River Blue 45.7
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13737207
10/20/20 04:36 PM
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bronco71
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I have one on my 225 Optimax and have no problems. My cowling looked bad so I put this on instead of getting another cowling. It seems like the mesh vent helps keep dobers out.... haven't seen any inside since I put it on. I am in Dallas so I called them and was able to pick mine up there....
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 (needs lots of work, put motor on nephew's boat)
1994 XSC-2200 "Jaguar" AKA Shadow 22 Magnum (restoring w/Mercury 200 XRI)
1994 Pantera II (restoring w/Mercury 200 EFI)
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13737341
10/20/20 05:51 PM
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T Bird
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Have had one for years on my 200 Opti. Durable material. Good investment. 
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13737388
10/20/20 06:21 PM
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JIM SR.
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I have one on my Merc ProXS 115. Easy on and off, had mine about 6 years, still looks like new.
Keeps my cowling like new..
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13737647
10/20/20 10:16 PM
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hopalong
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I like mine ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/10/full-33597-70624-20200803_141523.jpg)
" Hop, set the hook"!
hopalong 99,999
TexDawg 99,999
FJB! not my president by a long shot!
lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13738658
10/21/20 06:57 PM
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KEGracing
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Thanks all.
I ordered mine yesterday. Only $10 bucks shipping, not worth fighting the Dallas traffic! LOL
Stay safe all,
Ken
2006 Mako 191. Momma tired of slime on her boat
2014 Premier Alante 235 RF tritoon. Momma's boat. But I get to fish on her some
A country boy will survive... but those who cross him?
Cedar Creek personal best:
Blue Cat 31.55 lbs
Hybrid 6.2 lbs
Crappie 2.1 lbs
Tennessee River Blue 45.7
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13742316
10/24/20 05:25 PM
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DanXB-21
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I had one but I stopped using it. It was chaffing the the lower cowling... Could neve get the fastening strap tight enough to keep it secure... Dan
"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"...
Lou Holtz
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
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#13744327
10/26/20 04:27 PM
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JoseyWales34
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I like mine What motor is that? It looks an awful lot like the same one I have
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: JoseyWales34]
#13746692
10/28/20 02:48 PM
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hopalong
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I like mine What motor is that? It looks an awful lot like the same one I have 95 200 xri/efi
" Hop, set the hook"!
hopalong 99,999
TexDawg 99,999
FJB! not my president by a long shot!
lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13747216
10/28/20 08:41 PM
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T-racer @ Mallard Marine
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They're good covers, and based out of DFW so local money spent!
Mallard Marine Nacogdoches, Tx
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Mercury Outboards - Allison Boats
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Re: thoughts on Tuff Skinz running engine covers?
[Re: KEGracing]
#13747264
10/28/20 09:07 PM
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bronco71
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Mine is about 1 1/2 years old and works great! ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2020/10/full-15513-71680-20201028_155006_resized.jpg)
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 (needs lots of work, put motor on nephew's boat)
1994 XSC-2200 "Jaguar" AKA Shadow 22 Magnum (restoring w/Mercury 200 XRI)
1994 Pantera II (restoring w/Mercury 200 EFI)
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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