Camo outboard cover

[eriecrappie33]

Looking for any suggestions for a good waterfowl camo outboard cover for my 1991 60hp mariner. I have searched some that seemed pretty junky and didn't seem like they would fit true...

 

[Johnny]

same here - but not looking for camo.
I am going to my local upholstery store (JoAnn Fabrics)
and will purchase a couple of yards of exterior grade
fabric and sew my own to custom fit my vintage motor.
can you sew ???

 

[eriecrappie33]

Not much for sewing but that doesn't mean I can't learn, that's a good idea

 

[Johnny]

I forget who it is, but, there is a member here that has never sewn
before in his life and he made a custom fit cover for his boat and it looked great.
we are never too old to try a new skill.

 

[LDUBS]

Looking for any suggestions for a good waterfowl camo outboard cover for my 1991 60hp mariner. I have searched some that seemed pretty junky and didn't seem like they would fit true...

Boat Covers Direct has a couple of universal fit ones (40 to 70 HP) in Mossy Oak colors. Sounds like you want something a little more tailored.

Johnny's suggestion to make your own has a lot of merit.

 

[LDUBS]

I forget who it is, but, there is a member here that has never sewn
before in his life and he made a custom fit cover for his boat and it looked great.
we are never too old to try a new skill.

You might even be able to get access to heavy duty sewing machines and some tech support through your local Adult Ed courses. Many years ago I did that to make a new canvass top and side curtains for my boat.

 

[stinkfoot]

Why not use a wrap? https://www.mossyoakgraphics.com/mossy-oak-camo-boat-motor-wrap

 

[eriecrappie33]

I actually just came across those a few min ago and I think that might be the route I go, the only thing that concerns me is if those will fade?

 

[Johnny]

okay - if you are entertaining the thought of the vinyl graphics wrap,
it makes one think - - what do you need a cover for??
protection of the motor?
to hide your motor from the ducks?
or as a fashion statement among your colleagues?
(there is no wrong answer - just wondering what the true purpose of a cover would be).

if you do get the vinyl camo wrap for your motor,
then you can make a canvas cover for it so the dead grass graphics
won't fade to look like dead grass. (do the ducks really care ???)








and no - I do not hunt or do camo...



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[LDUBS]

Why not use a wrap? https://www.mossyoakgraphics.com/mossy-oak-camo-boat-motor-wrap

That outboard has feet?

 

[Kismet]

That outboard has feet?

Yep. The photo was supposed to photo-shopped.

The motor is a prototype with optional feet to carry most of the weight when you remove or install the engine on your craft.

Obi-wan says "those are not the feet you are seeking."


:roll:

 

[stinkfoot]

I actually just came across those a few min ago and I think that might be the route I go, the only thing that concerns me is if those will fade?

That's when you get artistic with your camo Sharpies....

 

[The10Man]

Why not use a wrap? https://www.mossyoakgraphics.com/mossy-oak-camo-boat-motor-wrap

That outboard has feet?

Hahaha....I had to zoom in on the photo to see that.


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[gnappi]

Lots of Engine cover /cowlings show up on Ebay, With a spare cover you could spray it camo and still have the original.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I made a motor cover out of burlap.
One big piece to cover the motor and many different colored strips of burlap attached.
I bought the burlap at Joannes fabrics

 

[The10Man]

I made a motor cover out of burlap.
One big piece to cover the motor and many different colored strips of burlap attached.
I bought the burlap at Joannes fabrics

Can you take a picture of it and post it? Im curious how it looks with the different t colored strips.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I made a motor cover out of burlap.
One big piece to cover the motor and many different colored strips of burlap attached.
I bought the burlap at Joannes fabrics

Can you take a picture of it and post it? Im curious how it looks with the different t colored strips.

Sorry I don't have it anymore.

 

[Johnny]

down here in the "South" we only recognize one species of burlap.
and that is the natural brown type that is used for everything
from covering steamed oysters to temporary hunting blinds.
(and on occasion, to cover a moonshine still or make a Ghillie Suit).

I was in JoAnn Fabrics yesterday and looked at the brown burlap
just because it stuck out from the other fabrics and in that group
were rolls of colored burlap from 2" - 6" wide..... in a few colors. why? I have no idea.





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[gnappi]

I was in JoAnn Fabrics yesterday and looked at the brown burlap
just because it stuck out from the other fabrics and in that group
were rolls of colored burlap from 2" - 6" wide..... in a few colors. why? I have no idea.

Eeek, the skunk ape!

 

[eriecrappie33]

Since the post I've decided to paint the motor, I've removed all of the decals wit minimal cursing by very carefully heating the decals with a heat gun on very low. I will post some pics asap, I've just recently had a bunch of overtime and schedule changes get in my way at work. I'll be working on it this weekend.