Getaway
Well-Known Member
- Oct 13, 2010
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- Boat Info
- 1998 290DA Sundancer
Lowrance electronics, Fishhawk, Scotty Downriggers
BoatWheels Tri-Axle Trailer
- Engines
- Single big block 454 MPI Mercruiser engine and Bravo III outdrive.
Has it ever bothered you guys that the huge engine cover flexes when you walk across it?
Short of glassing some supports to the underside of the engine hatch, have any of you done any additional supporting to minimize the flexing? I was almost thinking of some nylon bumpers maybe glued to the top of the exhaust manifolds (just thinking out loud here).
Also, It bugs me that sometimes it cracks and creeks where the edges dig into the trough where the cover seats. Have any of you put some molding around the cover to quiet it up?
Thanks for the input!
Bob
Short of glassing some supports to the underside of the engine hatch, have any of you done any additional supporting to minimize the flexing? I was almost thinking of some nylon bumpers maybe glued to the top of the exhaust manifolds (just thinking out loud here).
Also, It bugs me that sometimes it cracks and creeks where the edges dig into the trough where the cover seats. Have any of you put some molding around the cover to quiet it up?
Thanks for the input!
Bob