[SPLASHED] I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

[Scott Danforth]

I’m going to make winter covers

Sew in some heat tape

 

[tpenfield]

A few finishing touches still needed, but these are the winter covers that I made for the engines.
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They are made from some left-over materials that I had from my upholstery business.

I plan on putting a draw string at the bottom to tighten the fit. I managed to make these on the Admiral's sewing machine, since my machine is a bit of an effort to set up.

 

[redneck joe]

your props are not happy you left them exposed...

 

[tpenfield]

Finishing touches . . . I got the draw-strings installed.
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Earlier today, I ran some PG antifreeze through the flush port as planned. Then secured the covers . . .

There are some 'stock' covers available for these engines, but I saved $350+ Beer Bucks going DIY, and made them so they cover the lower portion of the cowling to a greater extent..

 

[alldodge]

I have 2 covers shipped with my old chap but they were to small for the Mercs, and no way would fits yours, most likely were for Yam's. Sooner or later I'll find a use for them

 

[tpenfield]

I have 2 covers shipped with my old chap but they were to small for the Mercs, and no way would fits yours, most likely were for Yam's. Sooner or later I'll find a use for them

Yes, I used 4 yards of 54" wide material for each engine . . . a lot more than I was initially thinking. I also made them a bit bigger than they needed to be, figuring it would be easier to 'snug' them up if needed.

 

[aspeck]

Nice covers, but if you really loved your motors you would keep them in the garage ...

 

[tpenfield]

Nice covers, but if you really loved your motors you would keep them in the garage ...

Motors weight 800 lbs. each . . . I don't think they would fit in the garage. Where they are is where they stay

 

[Pmt133]

Motors weight 800 lbs. each . . . I don't think they would fit in the garage. Where they are is where they stay

Pole barn.

 

[alldodge]

Pole barn.

Not sure they allow those where Ted lives

 

[Pmt133]

Not sure they allow those where Ted lives

Fair enough. Also one of the many reasons I'm picking a place to disappear to when I can...

 

[tpenfield]

Pole barn.

Not sure they allow those where Ted lives

Probably, with enough land, a barn could be built . . . but I'm maxed out on what the house/land can do.

There is a place right near the re-power shop that is called "Boat Loft Condominiums" . . . For a mere $200K you can own a high-bay unit to store your boat. You can also rent similar spaces for $2,400/month (+/-).

I think I'm good where the boat is . . . in my driveway . . . $0 incremental cost.