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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/27/13 02:50 PM
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361V
TFF Celebrity
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Back seater casting a spoon or a slab is why I keep my TuffSkinz on!
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/27/13 03:38 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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Same reason people wear jerseys, white sunglasses, bright colored tennis shoes, etc..  But seriously...a motor cover, for a motor cover??? Not gonna happen.
Last edited by Cass Caldwell; 06/27/13 03:40 PM.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/28/13 04:39 AM
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**TheLoneRanger**
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my boat dont sit still long enough to let anything build a nest in it...lol just saying.. and im the worlds worst about trying to prevent scratches but as soon as i put a skin on my motor some idiot would knock the motor off at a redlight... thats just how my luck is
Last edited by **TheLoneRanger**; 06/28/13 04:43 AM.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/28/13 10:56 AM
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Rickmb
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Why do guys put a motor cover on their motors?
I see this everywhere! Cowling for my Yammie is about $1200. They water spot like crazy. It will keep critters out. Something a little softer to bang lures against. I like the way it looks.
2018 Skeeter ZX250 2018 Yamaha 250 SHO
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/28/13 12:21 PM
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Mark Perry
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My cover has paid for itself with as much as I fish Fork. No scratched and blems on the cowling.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: Mark Perry]
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06/28/13 12:53 PM
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Dean Coleman
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Outboards are water cooled not air cooled. Granted it could hurt air intake if it had no vents.
Just to be clear...2 stroke outboards are fuel/air and water cooled.
Dean Coleman Humble Texas
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: Dean Coleman]
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06/28/13 12:59 PM
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Mark Perry
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Outboards are water cooled not air cooled. Granted it could hurt air intake if it had no vents.
Just to be clear...2 stroke outboards are fuel/air and water cooled. Small outboards and mud boats maybe.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: Cass Caldwell]
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06/28/13 02:58 PM
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Puma Jim
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Same reason people wear jerseys, white sunglasses, bright colored tennis shoes, etc..  But seriously...a motor cover, for a motor cover??? Not gonna happen. I for one take care of my investment. Tuff skinz is a great vented motor cover
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/28/13 03:53 PM
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Redtide00
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If you live on the lake you better have something to keep the dirt daubers out. My Nephew just forked out $6300 on his motor due to the pests building nests in his engine. Vented covers with screen due help in many ways. Wouldn't leave home without one.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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06/29/13 12:00 AM
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Big Red 12
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Mine has the breathers on it. The only time I have any issues is during the heat of summer with added humidity. Then I take it off.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: Big Red 12]
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06/29/13 01:50 AM
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Happykamper
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I have yet to see someone running down the lake with the tarp on their boat. I understand protecting the cowling but saying they look good, come on.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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08/25/13 04:36 AM
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TX Strampion
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Engine covers are like wraps and car bras. Why have nice paint/gel if you always keep in covered. I bought one from a very cool guy on TFF last year (not tuff skinz) and used it once. The vinyl strap scuffed up the lower cowl on the first trip (4 hr drive). I took it off, threw it on the ground at my boat storage and haven't used it since.
Last edited by TX Strampion; 08/25/13 04:41 AM.
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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08/25/13 12:06 PM
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J-2
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Stay away from covers with vinyl straps and buckles. They will scratch and tend to come loose. Outboard Covers of America have no straps or buckles and fit like a second skin. They are not the cheapest in town but are the best out there.  
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: J-2]
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08/25/13 12:24 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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I plan to purchase one immediately as soon as I get my next rig bought. My last rig I kept totally immaculate just like I always do but my motor; even with keeping it under several coats of wax, looked like it had been sorting wild cats. I buffed out a lot of the scratches but there were some that were just to deep in the paint. I assume you can run down the lake with these covers in place??????
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: question: Motor Covers?
[Re: TexasBassBuster]
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08/25/13 02:54 PM
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COHLMEYER
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I have a cover that I use only when trailering. Don't want rock chips or anything else to tear it up
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