Bill Abbate
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Anybody know where I can purchase one to fit a 20hp Mercury 2-stroke. Looking to purchase a full length one. Thanks in advance.
Camo engine covers
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Jon Yenulonis
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I know there are several manufacturers of motor covers, but have you tried a basic burlap bag? or better yet, a camo decoy bag. I used on of those for years. I tied a few strips of camo netting to it to break up the outline even a little more.
Just a few ideas...
Jon
Just a few ideas...
Jon
Steve Sanford
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Bill~
Like Jon, I always used a burlap bag. I split the side near the transom about 3/4 of the way up so it would slip down over the bracket. And, I "sew" on some bundles of thatch around the sides and across the top. The lower end usually gets wet so the weight keeps it from flapping in a strong wind. Because it's wet, I stored it rolled up on the aft deck when not in use - so it would not drain into the cockpit.
Here it is on my Sneakbox in the 90s.....
Hardest part is probably finding a real burlap bag nowadays......
Happy Thanksgiving!
SJS
Like Jon, I always used a burlap bag. I split the side near the transom about 3/4 of the way up so it would slip down over the bracket. And, I "sew" on some bundles of thatch around the sides and across the top. The lower end usually gets wet so the weight keeps it from flapping in a strong wind. Because it's wet, I stored it rolled up on the aft deck when not in use - so it would not drain into the cockpit.
Here it is on my Sneakbox in the 90s.....
Hardest part is probably finding a real burlap bag nowadays......
Happy Thanksgiving!
SJS
Kevin Harrington
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Ask Rich Figlia. He's a member.
Steve, you made me chuckle on that last comment of yours.
I made a brulap bag cover for my Grumman 15' from bags I purchased at the local feed mill in Mason County in the '80s. Over half my rig of decoys consisted of bleach bottles painted as "black and whites", strung on longlines with a couple dozen Carry Lite mallards. I shot a number of birds on the local lakes and Pere Marquette marsh in the Ludington area over that setup wearing my J.C. Higgins canvas waterfowling parka! I also remember how heavy that cover was when it soaked-up water.
Bill, a good commercial seamstress can sew 1000 denier Cordura together to make a very functional cover out of a couple of yards of material, once you arrive at a price and supply the motor dimensions and materials. My wife made several decoy ponchos (5)for us from 900 Cordura on her machine. One even played a key role in saving my life on a solo hunt in NoDak a couple of years ago-still has that mudhole's contents imbedded in the fabric.
Short of losing it over the side of the boat, a Cordura engine cover should last the remainder of your time waterfowling. The one on my TDB was new in 1994-still is going strong.
I made a brulap bag cover for my Grumman 15' from bags I purchased at the local feed mill in Mason County in the '80s. Over half my rig of decoys consisted of bleach bottles painted as "black and whites", strung on longlines with a couple dozen Carry Lite mallards. I shot a number of birds on the local lakes and Pere Marquette marsh in the Ludington area over that setup wearing my J.C. Higgins canvas waterfowling parka! I also remember how heavy that cover was when it soaked-up water.
Bill, a good commercial seamstress can sew 1000 denier Cordura together to make a very functional cover out of a couple of yards of material, once you arrive at a price and supply the motor dimensions and materials. My wife made several decoy ponchos (5)for us from 900 Cordura on her machine. One even played a key role in saving my life on a solo hunt in NoDak a couple of years ago-still has that mudhole's contents imbedded in the fabric.
Short of losing it over the side of the boat, a Cordura engine cover should last the remainder of your time waterfowling. The one on my TDB was new in 1994-still is going strong.
Brian Joyce
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Diane's Decoy Bags - she makes a nice one. I have had one for about 10 years
Dave Clark makes a real nice canvas one but it will cost ya
Dave Clark makes a real nice canvas one but it will cost ya
Tim Rousseau
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Burlap. Here's my grass boat with burlap over the motor.
We can get you one. Will last for ever but are not cheap. for a 20hp motor in camo of your choice it would be the 14 classic pattern cover which should fit any 2 stroke and most 4 strokes. Exact price for just a cover I would have to get with the seamstress who makes them for us but I would venture to guess in the 250-300 range in camo with a grass loop.
Mark W
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http://www.basspro.com/Classic-Accessories-Camo-Outboard-Motor-Cover/product/67102/?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&om_mmc=shopping_googleproductextensions&kpid=67102&kpid=67102_Realtree-Max-4
http://www.easternmarine.com/camouflage-outboard-motor-cover-16-to-45-hp
http://www.coversuperstore.com/camouflage-outboard-motor-cover-16-to-45-hp
Type in camouflage outboard into google and you get all sorts of suggestions
Mark W
http://www.easternmarine.com/camouflage-outboard-motor-cover-16-to-45-hp
http://www.coversuperstore.com/camouflage-outboard-motor-cover-16-to-45-hp
Type in camouflage outboard into google and you get all sorts of suggestions
Mark W
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Bill
A bit more expensive but you can have your motor cowling camo dipped. If you want to keep the motor original pick up a used cowling on ebay and have it dipped.
Eric
A bit more expensive but you can have your motor cowling camo dipped. If you want to keep the motor original pick up a used cowling on ebay and have it dipped.
Eric
Capt Rich Geminski
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I got the nylon camo from Cabelas. Doubled it up and sewed the seams, top and 1/4 down the other side. It doesn't freeze and lasts for years. Still keep a potato bag if needed...
