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Old 03-09-2016, 07:56 PM
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Boat looks like its going to be ready on my b day March 31 for a Miami weekend in her.

Then it's to Boat Customs for the rear hatch to be completed by Lake Race at LOTO.

Taking suggestions on cowlings vinyl. I hate the factory Merc look on the 300s. Love how the did the 400s.

I'm thinking of copying the 400s scheme and maybe adding a little Skater to the mix...
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Looking good Brett !!!DAM NICE
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Thanks

We decided to go all the way and do it right instead of 1/2 ass. No expense will be spared. Nothing will be left less than perfect.

I expect the full restoration to be a year but it should be 85% done by summer. Probably going to paint after Labor Day..
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Cowling ideas

Put "Mercury" where it says "Racing" on the side with the "300" outlined like the "400"

On the back where it has "400R" a big outlined "M" or "300"
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my graphics...are you going to keep your stock cowlings?
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my graphics...are you going to keep your stock cowlings?
It was suggested from TNT that I not change them as it voids the warranty. They have a customer where this was the case.
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Crazy - Nass cowls eliminate water intrusion vs. factory cowls... but you maintain a warranted engine.. can't win for loosing
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Those were not the cowlings with the voided warranty. The ones in question had the toaster style plate on the front with a big hole in it.
Just keep the stock ones and if you have a problem put them on before taking the boat to the dealer and or throw some bucks to the guy that does your warranty work. Problem solved.
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Originally Posted by Orthobam
Boat looks like its going to be ready on my b day March 31 for a Miami weekend in her.

Then it's to Boat Customs for the rear hatch to be completed by Lake Race at LOTO.

Taking suggestions on cowlings vinyl. I hate the factory Merc look on the 300s. Love how the did the 400s.

I'm thinking of copying the 400s scheme and maybe adding a little Skater to the mix...
carbon fibre alien cowls
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That guy was me. Mercury sucks cost me 10,000 those xs motors are junk. sorry to be so bitter.
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