Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1997 Rage 15 jet boat gas shock size

Posted by AndrewM on 08/28/16 - 3:28 PM
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I've never seen that diagram before. Thanks, it should be handy. Any others on the site I can download?

Editing the shock info: My Rage has shocks that are 12" compressed and 20" extended, 20 lb. pressure and a very funky engine cover hinge setup that hides the hinge inside, under the engine cover. The cover doesn't flip all the way up, you get about 24" of clearance at the seat to reach in. For any real engine work you have take the cover off. My hinges appear to be stock, from the clean way they are bolted to the engine cover.

That diagram has what looks like a fairly standard butt hinge. Those would be great, allowing the cover to swing way up.

This expands my question a bit. Anyone with a 1997 Rage 15 that has butt hinges on the outside of the engine cover? Anyone with the hidden hinges like mine? Either way, what are the markings on your gas shocks.

Edited by AndrewM on 08/30/16 - 3:48 PM