item at the Yankee Madbury meet

[PugetSoundBoater]

I enjoyed looking at all the photos from the meet. I saw this and wondered the purpose of the "bonnet"

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"Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
Robbie Robertson

[bill-loveland]

My guess is a rain dodger for running in inclement weather.

[lyks2tinkr]

That motor was also at our Shelton meet. Very intriguing attachment. Besides in climate weather it was also thought to be for duck hunting. Either way it’s just cool looking.

[lyks2tinkr]

[Buccaneer]

Much better idea using a bonnet for duck hunting
than spraying your outboard with six different
colors of paint and later trying to sell it!

Prepare to be boarded!

[rpsiii]

Very interesting, indeed!

The cast bronze support fixtures were obviously purpose made for this motor as they bolt right up to the motor and made with support for the bonnet in mind.

The "throttle" lever has an "accessory" rod that drops straight down to allow usage of the throttle with the bonnet fully opened.

There are no manufactures markings anywhere and the bonnet seems to be well made and still in very good condition.

As to its actual maker and intended use……

For now, it will remain safe and warm on display in my living room.

Respectfully,

Bob S

[davidk]

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For now, it will remain safe and warm on display in my living room.

So THAT’s what that is……it’s a slipcover….to match your couch…..when you display your motors in your living room!
-DK

[fisherman6]

quote Buccaneer:

Much better idea using a bonnet for duck hunting
than spraying your outboard with six different
colors of paint and later trying to sell it!

Amen! That is what I have always thought too.
-Ben

OldJohnnyRude on YouTube

[Mumbles]

See if this works…

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[lyks2tinkr]

When the picture is on .you phone its right side but after posting it’s sideways. I’ll figure it out eventually

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