Should I protect my outboard with cover?

[Greenporter]

Long Island sound -
This will be my first year leaving my boat in the water for the season.
Should I get a breathable waterproof engine cover to put on while it's moored?

I got a new bilge pump and painted the bottom. Anything else I should do?

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Should I protect my outboard with cover?

there is no reason to cover a motor cover.

Ask the people at your marina (or neighbors, if you are mooring at home) how to moor your boat for the tides and wind there. I like having a battery cut-off switch so I can cut off all power except the bilge pump (obviously) but it's not crucial.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Should I protect my outboard with cover?

UV rays are harsh on everything from wites, to gel coat ......I mean everything ......... cover is a good idea.

Notice that items brag about being uv resistant and not uv completely protected.