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davidmercury 03-03-2018 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4613655)
this is the manufacturer I used.Air Lift 72000 Remote Wireless Air Compressor System Newer technology applied now with the remote control and no hose or wires to cab. I had to open the console and use a manual dump and a rocker switch to air up. this looks way easier to install!

that hitch looks like it could work well. wondering how you know how much psi to put in it for the proper ride.:cool-smiley-011:

I can use my on board air compressor that powers my train horns. Im halfway there!

Taboma 03-05-2018 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4613655)
this is the manufacturer I used.Air Lift 72000 Remote Wireless Air Compressor System Newer technology applied now with the remote control and no hose or wires to cab. I had to open the console and use a manual dump and a rocker switch to air up. this looks way easier to install!

that hitch looks like it could work well. wondering how you know how much psi to put in it for the proper ride.:cool-smiley-011:

Yep, That is how you set up the ride height. I use my mountain bike shock pump to adjust it (has a built-in gauge). It is about 8" long and keep it in my console. This is absolutely the best towing enhancement that can be done, IMO.

davidmercury 08-11-2020 06:28 PM

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My 36 Skater Outboard has easily outlasted 4 tow vehicles and counting

speicher lane 08-11-2020 07:31 PM

That 36 is every bit as unique and eye catching as Bill P's Pure Platinum's... always good to see updates that she is still loved and running strong

bulletbob 08-12-2020 07:09 AM

Great looking Chevy David. Glad you and the cat are still doing well. Funny how everyone is catching on to what we knew all along. Outboards are the way to go!

Lake rat Skater 08-15-2020 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by da*****rcury;475258. [i
My 36 Skater Outboard has easily outlasted 4 tow vehicles and counting[/i]

Any more thoughts or plans to go 4 stroke or going to just keep enjoying the 280s

davidmercury 08-16-2020 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by bulletbob (Post 4752625)
Great looking Chevy David. Glad you and the cat are still doing well. Funny how everyone is catching on to what we knew all along. Outboards are the way to go!

thanks Bob! Yeah Mercury finally saw the light!
we've been carrying the torch for a long time. It’s gratifying that they listened even if it was their cash registers that motivated this surge of outboard power!

davidmercury 08-16-2020 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by Lake rat Skater (Post 4753145)
Any more thoughts or plans to go 4 stroke or going to just keep enjoying the 280s

I decided to stick with the light weight (and paid for) 2.5’s on my 36 skater,
the extra weight and expense just not worth it to me to re-rig to the 450’s
i’ve been enjoying my Skater with the family for many years now and happy with the pretty much trouble free operation of the old school efi 280’s. Also I’d miss the sound and smell of the 2 strokes 😂

speicher lane 08-16-2020 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by da*****rcury (Post 4753223)
.......i’ve been enjoying my Skater with the family for many years now and happy with the pretty much trouble free operation of the old school efi 280’s. Also I’d miss the sound and smell of the 2 strokes 😂

Between the smoke, the sound and the date stamp of the Vid - you and the boat deserve your own "Mike Drop"... the 2.5's are like angry bees


speicher lane 08-16-2020 08:13 PM

A 4 stroke O/B will never bring the smile from the sound of twin 2.5's running hard in harmony (Don't care who you are) but quads are just over the top.......Definitely a special boat!


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