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Alien or 260 cowl
Alien or 260 cowl
Thinking of replacing factory heavy cowl(XRI).What do you guys recommend?I like the look of both
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77viper
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
I'm there with you, I have one of each for the vking but can't make up my mind on what to use. I'm thinking of going with the 260 because it's lighter.
Samari on s&f
Chet Olson
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Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
Chets Viper has a 260 drag cowl, yours is an alien. I like the looks of the drag cowl better. Dont get me wrong, the aliens look nice and all but just not my cup of tea.
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
Chet's is a Bridgeport, not a drag.
transomstand
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
Can only find new from Bobs Machine and Eagle One(alien)Any used ones are sold before i can even try to email them.
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
This is a dragRussF wrote:whats the difference got any pics of both of them?
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
If you're patient, and keep an eye out, you can find bargains.blowitup wrote:Can only find new from Bobs Machine and Eagle One(alien)Any used ones are sold before i can even try to email them.
I bought this complete on Ebay for 200 bucks from a Pro Max, needed some work, and new decals.
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
Transomstand, Your are correct. I got them mixed up. I love the looks of the drag though. Between that and the BP cowl, 2 of the best looking cowls. That Drag looks awesome on your boat. 
-Kevin
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Re: Alien or 260 cowl
You will have to pull your powerhead to mount either cowl. Pick up two base gaskets as you will need them.
I have the luxury of owning a 260 cowl mold. I pulled the mold off a damaged factory one.
The labor to lay one up is intensive!!
By the time you make the fiberglass parts, paint and polish, buy hinges, push-on trim. Stainless mounting plate, drill all the holes, buy and install like 30 screws, washers, and nuts for the plate. I had to get $600.00 ea. I was making about $5.00 per hour making them in my spare time. Obviously I only make cowls for myself now.
I've had both styles, Alien and HP versions. Each one seems to compliment a certain style of boat.
Look up pictures of your style boat with either cowl and see which one moves you.
I have the luxury of owning a 260 cowl mold. I pulled the mold off a damaged factory one.
The labor to lay one up is intensive!!
By the time you make the fiberglass parts, paint and polish, buy hinges, push-on trim. Stainless mounting plate, drill all the holes, buy and install like 30 screws, washers, and nuts for the plate. I had to get $600.00 ea. I was making about $5.00 per hour making them in my spare time. Obviously I only make cowls for myself now.
I've had both styles, Alien and HP versions. Each one seems to compliment a certain style of boat.
Look up pictures of your style boat with either cowl and see which one moves you.
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Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc
http://www.prattcustoms.com
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