Shift cover missing

[ejbtech1]

"I just need to know if it wou

"I just need to know if it would hurt anything to put my boat in the water without the shift cover. It has been missing since I got the boat, and it is finally ready for a test run."

 

[boatdoc55]

"No, It's just there for l

"No, It's just there for looks."

 

[el_pescador]

"I thought is was there to pro

"I thought is was there to protect the shifting mechanism, but I could be wrong."

 

[ejbtech1]

"Thank you. I have had a time

"Thank you. I have had a time with this boat. And I am tapped out on funds. The cover runs about 100 bucks, and frankly, I don't have the extra cash. I am off to the water.

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[el_pescador]

"Actually, the cost is around

"Actually, the cost is around 54 bucks, and you can probably get it for half this price or less if you buy used:

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/part_details.php?pnum=SIE18-4206&returntopage= 80240798.htm

In my opinion, having the shifting mechanism exposed is not wise, but it is your boat and your safety."

 

[boatdoc55]

I can't count how many vol

I can't count how many volvo's I have worked on over the years that are missing the rear cover. Yes they do protect the shift linkage but I have never had to repair a drive because this cover is missing. If one can't afford it fine but don't let it limit you boating pleasure.

 

[el_pescador]

"Boatdoc, I have seen people o

"Boatdoc, I have seen people over the years doing things that probably you and I and many others wouldn't do: running outboards without the cowl; linking together starter wires with a piece of electrical tape; going in the open and in fog without a compass, a GPS, bilge pump; not carrying sufficient gas for an intended trip; running carbs without flame arrestor; and a long etc. I, too, have seen a lot of VP outdrives without the shift cover, but that doesn't make it right or safe; especially, when we are not talking about an expensive item. Nevertheless, and as I said, it's Eric's call."

 

[spleef123]

"Try here:

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"Try here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Upper-Unit-Drive-Cover-for-Volvo-Penta-AQ-Sterndr ive_W0QQitemZ130138656987QQihZ003QQcategoryZ124104QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem

and here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLVO-PENTA-AQ200-STERNDRIVE-BACK-COVER_W0QQitemZ 250148586738QQihZ015QQcategoryZ50442QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

and here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo-Penta-270-280-Outdrive-Rear-Cover_W0QQitemZ 280138701252QQihZ018QQcategoryZ50439QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"