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Originally Posted by Taboma
(Post 4630896)
OK, I serviced by 3.0L sportmasters today, and as always I have gotten 16oz. out and in the lefty and 38oz. in the right. I drained for 24 hours before filling and measured what came out and what went in. I am guessing that the two bearing adapters, thrust bearings and races take up the extra space in the lefty.?? My lefty oil is always much dirtier than my right. Thoughts??
Standard always comes out looking fairly clean. Counter comes out dirty, sometimes really bad. Standard takes more fluid during a service. One thing to keep in mind... While pumping new fluid in, after it comes out the fill hole, as though it may be full..., set down the pump, wait 15 minutes, then resume filling. I've sometimes added an additional 8 ounces, every time. |
David Like he said. Totally normal. I actually change my left twice to every once on the right. Big thing is to check the magnet for any debris. |
Originally Posted by Skater30
(Post 4618290)
Hey Steve, the trailer looks great! :ernaehrung004: The rear view would sure look a lot better with a set of Dewalds on the lowers though. ;)
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good looking props there
just put a set on a boat last weekend was runnin cleavers and had to drop motors 1/4" as loss some water pressure @ 90+ and he loved them,,,,, have u checked out the 32 listed with no pics in the classifieds I found the old ebay listing and boat is super well kepted and pampered hard sale as has triple 280s and only asking 87k I talked with him and hell go 70s with all extra stuff with it sale the 280s @ 10k+ each buy 2 400s and still be @ 100k with new motors and boat is nice
Originally Posted by lucky strike
(Post 4629738)
I'm thinking about buying a 30/32 outboard skater.
Any of you guys know about any? Steve......954-270-5999. or PM me |
trolling in a Skater :-)
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Originally Posted by johnmiffco
(Post 4634424)
good looking props there
just put a set on a boat last weekend was runnin cleavers and had to drop motors 1/4" as loss some water pressure @ 90+ and he loved them,,,,, have u checked out the 32 listed with no pics in the classifieds I found the old ebay listing and boat is super well kepted and pampered hard sale as has triple 280s and only asking 87k I talked with him and hell go 70s with all extra stuff with it sale the 280s @ 10k+ each buy 2 400s and still be @ 100k with new motors and boat is nice Probably have to wait till after the summer when someone wants out. |
"Breakfast Club"
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Any of you Skater boys gonna visit the Bay area or Delta for the best boating weather over the next 2 months?
We have an awesome group of twin outboards with Skaters ranging from 28-32' that I know of. I believe 7 or 8 along with several other brands that join us almost every weekend. There will be several trips to SF Bay, Petaluma, possibly Half Moon Bay, the Delta (all the time), Sacramento, & other spots. |
Originally Posted by lake p.a.l.
(Post 4648684)
Any of you Skater boys gonna visit the Bay area or Delta for the best boating weather over the next 2 months?
We have an awesome group of twin outboards with Skaters ranging from 28-32' that I know of. I believe 7 or 8 along with several other brands that join us almost every weekend. There will be several trips to SF Bay, Petaluma, possibly Half Moon Bay, the Delta (all the time), Sacramento, & other spots. |
Originally Posted by Double Rigged
(Post 4648720)
Would love to run out there someday as we are trying to talk Dale into coming east! It would be cool to have an O/B Skaterfest someday. Such a long haul! |
winters comin
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well winter is coming around the corner
and hopefully this fall-winter I can get back on my 28 full restoration was put on hold last yr from hurricane Harvey then playing catch up all yr blueprinted bottom,new paint,new interior all rigging,ect and some custom mods buiding up some modified 300x + powerheads and need 1 more 300x injector/reed plate so if u know of any1 that has 1 they will let go lmk will go to a good cause,,,lol will start a resto thread when get back on it tks john |
Originally Posted by johnmiffco
(Post 4653098)
well winter is coming around the corner
and hopefully this fall-winter I can get back on my 28 full restoration was put on hold last yr from hurricane Harvey then playing catch up all yr blueprinted bottom,new paint,new interior all rigging,ect and some custom mods buiding up some modified 300x + powerheads and need 1 more 300x injector/reed plate so if u know of any1 that has 1 they will let go lmk will go to a good cause,,,lol will start a resto thread when get back on it tks john |
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Originally Posted by Taboma
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was scrounging thru my pics
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2400 horsepower on the Petaluma River
Took a little ride this Saturday, 1) 32 Skater, 1) 30 Skater, 2) 28 Skaters, left the upper Delta with the 2) 28's, picked up the 32 in Pittsburg, CA, joined the 30 in Benicia, CA cruised down to San Pablo Bay and up the Petaluma River. I would guess 200 + round trip from the farthest point. Working on a slide show as we type. ;-)
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Originally Posted by Nice Pair
(Post 4656432)
I let a buddy of mine take all of the pics on this run for 2) reasons.
a) It's the sh*ts to take pictures out of a 28. b) If there's any fuzzy pics, we've got someone to blame. ;-) >>>>>>> http://fullscreenphotos.com/a7455 |
Originally Posted by Double Rigged
(Post 4656462)
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I was with some buddies on the Delaware river last week. We were trying to make the best of the nice weather with the mix of outboards including Chris with his 24ft Skater. They captured some video.
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Nice Pair, The Petaluma & Freeport runs the last few weekends were so fun whataya say we hit Garlic Bros or Haven Acres or Sam's this Sat?
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I Love Boating
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You guys are tuff, ............ "Merry Christmas" from NP
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Thanks Steve!!
Your elves look like trouble but fun for a minute.... |
High Maintenance ?
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Originally Posted by Nice Pair
(Post 4126087)
On a 27-28' boat the promaxes are desirable for a couple of reasons.
1. I love not having to mix oil (verses 2.5) 2. I love the torque and being able to run over 100 @ 6000rpm 3. The 300 promax is probably the most reliable of the 300+/- hp Mercs because of the lower rpm, the lower compression. (requires less octane than the 300x) 4. I'm @ 500 hrs (5 times the safe usable 2.5 lifespan) and still bust 100 with 150 gallons of gas and 4 peeps. I have no intentions of tearing them down or modifying them and reducing their reliability. If I was to try and get a little more out of my max's, I'd probably just modify the rev limiter and let them turn 64/6500. Our 28 "Tunnel Vision" (name take off from our race boats named "Double Vision") originally had 300 Pro Max Motors, it ran amazing @ 105 or so, we then put 300 X motors on. It ran even more amazing @ 112-115 , just lit the boat up. Our 32 also named Tunnel Vision had a pair off 300X on it, that boat ran around 106 constantly and somewhat faster low on fuel etc. amazing boat and beautifully balanced, it felt like it would run through anything, and it did. the 1000 higher RPM was what we needed. although the 300X motors used crazy amounts of fuel and tended to break things, many powerbeads, and I mean many, and a few gear cases. still the best pleasure cat imaginable. |
I agree, The 300x is the best motor for that size cat. As you can see I am partial to them as well. I would not trade them for the 300r nor the 400r. Now maybe a 450R LOL! |
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Awfully quiet in here......
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It has been. I hope everyone is boating.Tis the season.
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What is everyone running for gear lube and oil for 300xs??
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Had a blast in the 28 at LOTO over the weekend
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Originally Posted by cowisl
(Post 4692267)
Awesome. My 28 ships today. Cant wait!!!!
I see on your signature that you have a '96 28 Skater. That is the same year as mine, but we did a complete restoration/modification in 2017. The wraparound windshield from Lee Aerospace is awesome. We do most cruising at about 85 and can easily talk. |
Any winter projects going on? I’m going to upgrade my gps and switch over to str brackets.
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