Motor cover

[Jul0682]

Hey everybody.
Awaiting the phone call to go pick up my new toy and I wanted to know if anybody uses a full motor cover to protect it from the elements? I'll be getting a 115 mercury and wanted to have some cover to protect it.. any suggestions or recommendations? ?

Thanks everybody. .

[RangerProXS]

I would suggest against one. Every time you put it on and take it off you have the possibility of scratching or rubbing your cowling. I had one on my first merc and after the years you could see where the cover had rub the cowling. just my two cents.

[Jul0682]

Originally Posted by RangerProXS

I would suggest against one. Every time you put it on and take it off you have the possibility of scratching or rubbing your cowling. I had one on my first merc and after the years you could see where the cover had rub the cowling. just my two cents.

Oh yeah. Well never thought about that and glad I posted this and thanks for your opinion

[fish007]

I do cover my motors when parked, but not when traveling.

[KPKyllo]

Ranger Pro is right. I bought a motor cover when my boat was new and used it only once because it left scratches. I have a Lund and always pull it it with a factory Lund boat cover but no covers on my outboards. I think it works just fine and I was worrying about covering the outboards for nothing.

[Jul0682]

Well thanks guys. Always good to ask before turning around and dealing with scratches after.. cheers

[doubleheader]

I've been using a cover on my Verado for years without any scratching. I stow it covered and I travel covered.

[jokerjim]

Any high quality cover will have a soft cloth lining to prevent scratches. Even a cheap cloth cover should be soft enough to not scratch your motor. A cover will prevent stone chips that may occur when towing your boat.

[Jul0682]

Originally Posted by jokerjim

Any high quality cover will have a soft cloth lining to prevent scratches. Even a cheap cloth cover should be soft enough to not scratch your motor. A cover will prevent stone chips that may occur when towing your boat.

That's what I wanted to prevent bit I do t want to scratch it.. any recommendations on a make?

[Jimmy Jig]

I have used a motor cover and traveling will wear off the edges of the paint. If you double cover it will not wear on the edges. I use a soft cloth cover over the motor and then put the canvas cover over that.