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Offline wiliermdb

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Speedo pick up
« on: January 18, 2012, 10:52:05 AM »
Anyone needing to replace their speedo pick up should look at this one.

Just ordered one for myself and my brother installed two on his ski boat this weekend. I checked his out over New Year's weekend and they are very well built. Sturdy with stainless fittings and a spring instead of the kick up notch the cheaper ones have. It takes a bit more force to kick it up but is very well built.

Check it out with the link below.

http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=769B
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 12:36:46 PM »
ORDERED
I love it. And they're sending me a catalog!!
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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 06:27:25 PM »
You're welcome.  You will be pleased when you feel the weight and build of this thing.  Customer service is great. A guy called me to confirm my shipping address (shipping to work) and stated I could save a $1.50 and use priority mail instead of UPS. Works for me. May get it Friday but more than likely Monday.
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Offline Rosscoe

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2012, 05:59:28 PM »
It looks good. Too bad I bought 2 of the other kind in the last year or so and installed them.  :(
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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2012, 09:34:22 PM »
Order one of these and just replace the one you have. Easy and cheap. Mine should be in tomorrow. A quick project this weekend and then I'm heading to the river for a 20 mile run (round trip) to either the Mexican or seafood restaurant. I'll see what I'm in the mood for when I get on the water. Supposed to be in the mid 70's this weekend.
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2012, 05:25:38 PM »
Got mine in


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Offline wiliermdb

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2012, 06:42:09 AM »
You beat me to it, Jerry. Got mine in and will install it today. Thing is stout for a pick up.
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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2012, 10:16:35 AM »
Good Jerry, now you'll be able to see how fast your going when you pass everybody up! ;D   
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Offline David CVX-16

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2012, 12:18:30 PM »
I am getting a GPS speedometer. At the speeds I will be traveling with the 88' 115 HP Merc, the pick-up tube will be kicking up out of the water, the boat will be airborne half the time, and the pick-up tube will be slowing me down a fraction of a MPH. All good reasons for getting a $500 GPS speedometer. LOL

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2012, 06:14:59 PM »
Harrumph! PeeToe schmeetoe. Creates too much drag, not to mention weight ...?
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Offline Jerry

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2012, 07:42:02 PM »
It should work well with my 70MPH speedo. You guys can get a good look at in in action this summer.

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Re: Speedo pick up
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2012, 09:03:42 PM »
Yeah but only a 7K tachometer? Never figgered you for a wuss Jerry ...  Just kidding!!
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