Ya I've called the few o/b salvage guys I know and no one has one yet. I think a lot of people toss them not knowing how much they cost.

If I don't come up with one soon, I'll use my other one as a mold and make a fiberglass version of it. I really don't want to though because I already have so much glass work goin right now..

$1700 is acceptable for something if you HAVE to have it to make the boat run properly. I was commenting on aesthetics in the other thread. You don't need a $40k paintjob to make that boat run. Just like I don't need this part to keep enjoying my boat. It just irks me that its missing. Not $1700 worth of irk, but still..

Thats a whole month of fuel for my boat!

You might try performance marine in oolagah. I get my merc parts through him. He usually sells me what I need for his cost plus 10%. Maybe a long shot but worth a try.

Look at this thread.
Guy named Ronnie says he makes them.
There was a set for sale at Fullers Marine but think they sold.

http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...for-sale/page2

ronnie makes some real nice stuff 300 cowls and skirts and lower pans top quality ,,,

Thanks! I posted in his thread, I like his work!