They did come with covers.
quote Kreeb428:
Yeah mine is missing the tag. How do you get a magazine that old?
Some back issues are still available to club members.
If you are a member look in the back of the Outboarder.
I checked and the July 83 issue is sold out.
October 83 is still available.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.