Fontana Finesse Man Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 With a lot of rain in the forecast, decided to put my boat inside for a couple days. Since my wife thinks our garage is for cars (not sure why) had to put it at my office garage. Put 4 different boats in that garage over the years thousands of times. Started back in this time and heard a can crushing, didn't think anything of it. Went to unhook and noticed motor cover was pulled back, checked it out and the can crushing sound was the top of my motor cowling hitting a cross beam and busting! Who knew that this one stood taller than the others! Happy New Year and open the checkbook! Anyone know about how much a 2012 Merc 250 pro xs cowling with decals runs? Good thing, my boat and cover are dry! Guess my resolution is to build another boat garage. Quote
Super User Shane J Posted January 1, 2013 Super User Posted January 1, 2013 That sucks! That is not a cheap cowl. Quote
Crappiebasser Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Oh man that really does stink. I replaced the cowl on a 2007 Pro XS I had and the cheapest I could find was $750 but that was several years ago. Mine was hit by another boater while on the water so thankfully he paid for it. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Probably more than your deductible. Call your insurance co. 1 Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 I seem to recall that when I took delivery of my Z-7 nearly three years ago they told me to handle the cowl with care. It would cost about 1500 to replace it. Three years later, and a larger cowl with decals two grand would be a decent ballpark figure. If I'm wrong, I hope for your sake that I erred on the high side. Quote
tnriverluver Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Wouldn't hurt to start checking Ebay, you never know what you can turn up there and often save many $$$$ Quote
Fontana Finesse Man Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 $1250 with decals. Ordered it today. What really stinks is that have to get new decal set as they say last years are no longer available. That stinks! Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted January 2, 2013 Super User Posted January 2, 2013 Heck of a way to end the old year, or start the new year. It's a lot of dough,. but not as bad as I thought. Quote
Fontana Finesse Man Posted January 2, 2013 Author Posted January 2, 2013 On 1/2/2013 at 12:04 AM, J Francho said: Probably more than your deductible. Call your insurance co. I have a terrible agent, myself, and unfortnately it is a $1,000. So really not any help. Oh well, gonna try and repair old one as well and then, maybe I can sell one of them and recoup some, but at worst, got a spare! LOL Quote
Fontana Finesse Man Posted January 10, 2013 Author Posted January 10, 2013 Not a huge fan of the new cowling, but guess since it was my own fault, I shouldn't be complaining. Has a sticker right on top of the cowling and not sure what purpose it serves. Hopefully, I can repair the old one. Oh well, now it looks like I have a 2013 Pro XS! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Posted January 10, 2013 You can easily get older stickers made from 3rd party decal companies. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Posted January 10, 2013 On 1/2/2013 at 7:22 PM, Fontana Finesse Man said: I have a terrible agent, myself, and unfortnately it is a $1,000. So really not any help. Oh well, gonna try and repair old one as well and then, maybe I can sell one of them and recoup some, but at worst, got a spare! LOL $1000 deductible! Wow, mine is only $250. You get what you pay for! Quote
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