Cover Outdrive

[Kiwi Phil]

My boat is in a mariner, stays in the salt water all the time.<br />There are barnicles on the stern drive. <br />With the boat came a canvas bag with a draw string. You apparantly raise the leg, slip the bag over it, pull the drawstring, then lower the leg.<br />Tried it a couple of times but bag seemed too small and it was a pain in the butt, so left it.<br />Thinking of getting a bigger bag that will fit more easily, but before I do so, has any one else ever tried this , and if so, was it sucessful in keeping off barnicles etc. Did you use canvas, or shade cloth or plastic or......<br />Just seeking others experience before I make a decision.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Cover Outdrive

Kiwi Phil,<br /><br />I've seen quite a few of those bags at my local marina, some of the boatowners who use them (mostly sterndrives) tell me they are a waste of time, this is what they have told me:<br /><br />1. virtually impossible to clean and dry outdrive before fitting bag, which defeats the purpose.<br /><br />2. A pain in the a** to remove and refit for every outing.<br /><br />3. Much more suited to outboards that can be tilted clear of the water but then the bag is not really needed.<br /><br />4. Boats by law (in Australia), have to be slipped every 2 years anyway - good time to clean and paint etc.<br /><br />By the way, what ever happenned to your 'aussie humor' thread?<br /><br />Aldo

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Cover Outdrive

I think the idea is to keep light away from the drive thus preventing growth of stuff.<br /><br />Depending on rules & regulations you could use an antifouling paint.<br /><br />Or, even better, use the boat more so nothing gets a chance to stick to it

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: Cover Outdrive

Hi Dunaruna,and UU.<br />Thanks for your replies.<br />I guess you are right about the pain in the a**se these things would present.<br />I had wondered, before I gave the idea completely away, what our US cuzzies would come up with. There is nothing better than a lateral thinker from the other side of the planet to come up with a brain wave that saves us time and money. We will see what happens in the nexr day or so.<br />I am slipping it in another 2 weeks (after 8mths). need to check the anodes so will clean and re anti-foul.<br />Re the Aussie Humor. Well....I got the bullet from the Admin with the 1st one, so I thought it best I don't press my luck by sending a 2nd. I enjoy the site too much to be exported to oblivion. <br />I thought the jokes were pretty good actually, and there are about 60 in the collection.<br />I had wondered if I shouldn't call for e-mail addresses and then I can send them out personally. <br />Thanks again for the imput.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip