It's amazing how much better things look with a fresh paintjob!
Still can't figure out why the previous owner, or for that matter, so many jet john builders, fail to build a cowling. I can't tell you how many videos I've seen where the operator and/or passenger are wearing flight deck earmuffs to ride in the boat. A cowling just seems like a good idea, not only to protect the operator's hearing, but to protect the engine from the elements, as well.