frequentflyer

First a quick overview of my trip. The races were great. I got out there with my boat and the weather and seas were perfect. I saw Tim G. and Ryan Beckley out there (both boats were awesome) and everyone was just having a good time watching the races. Then for my ride back. I was running upper 70s with 6 people on my boat. The seas were maybe 1-2 with an occational 3 from a passing boat. All of a sudden when we slowed down we noticed we were missing a cowling off one of my ProMax 300s. I turned around to look for it and both motors shut off. I ran out of gas even though the gauge showed 1/4 tank. I was pissed. Called BoatUS and 45 minutes later the guy shows up and almost rams my boat. Stupidly I tried to push him off, fell, caught my arm between the boats now my entire arm is now one big bruise. Now for my dilema. For the life of me, I cannot find a cowling for this motor other than the $1,800 original Mercury replacement part. Eagle1 Performance sells theirs for $599 with stickers but the bottom shrowd needs to be replaced for it to fit so I have to pull the powerhead. If anyone can offer some assistance I would greatly appreciate it.

skatermike24

Dude thats horrible, sorry to hear about the cowling, try over at screamandfly.com these guys deal nothing but outboard stuff, you might get lucky, good luck

CigDaze

Holy Chit!!!!!
WTF are they thinking? $1800

I could probably make like 5 of 'em out of carbon fiber for less than that!

kitten

oh no!

Ryan Beckley

I think John at Offshore Concepts may have a cowling? His number is 407-891-8900. Thanks for letting us tie up with you all, I'll keep my eyes open for anothe cowl too.

SUPERSTITIOUS

Makes me almost want to padlock mine!!!OOOOUUUUCCCHHHH

frequentflyer

Thanks guys. Mike.. I tried the screamandfly forums and sent a couple of e mails to people that have posted in the past. Ryan no problem. Anytime. It was cool to be tied to a race boat. I called John and he doesn't have one but referred me to Scott @ Intense Marine. He can get them new for about 1100 which is a great relief but still...
Oh-Zone .. believe me, I'm working on a solution. I've heard the early promax's have a tendency to do that. It's fixed on the X.

frequentflyer

Hey Nick.. Do you ever bring your boat down to So. Fla ?

CigDaze

Flyer,
I haven't yet...but I plan to some day!
The water is really great down there!

frequentflyer

Let me know when you do Nick. We'll meet up.