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  1. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    I highly recommend against this. at the most, loan it to close friends and maybe family. however do NOT attempt to rent it
  2. Scott Danforth

    Prop Pocket Faring Cracks

    the fact that there is bottom paint in the cracks suggest this has been that way for a long long time and the owner knew about it. even if it is "just fairing" water has most likely gotten into the open fibers.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Prop Pocket Faring Cracks

    Fairing is never that thick
  4. Scott Danforth

    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    Volvo Penta buys starters, mostly Delco or Arco. I would get a PMGR starter.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Prop Pocket Faring Cracks

    thats not fairing coming loose, that is a breach to the hull and the transom is cracked.
  6. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    make sure to add a bilge pump and a drain port to the bracket.
  7. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, the gantry is similar to what I used in my storage unit back in 2011. I did not use the kick braces on the sides, instead using plywood. the walls of the storage unit helped. your legs of the A should be turned 90 degrees your fully dressed motors are closer to 800#. the A-frame...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Killer whales off Destin

    Joe, you know that that happened in 2024
  9. Scott Danforth

    Links at top - shopping on iBoats?

    yes.... us mods are along for the same ride as the rest of the members.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI leaking fuel but can't find leak??

    Find it before you use it again. Fuel in the bilge is a bomb
  11. Scott Danforth

    Can you help me identify this engine?

    Do some core samples. The pics suggest that there is most likely a few soft spots in the floor which means the stringers and transom are rotten
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.0 Misfiring

    how old is the fuel? did it backfire before quitting? do you have a crab cap?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    we embroidered stars on a seat a few years ago. the seat looked great from 5' or more, however you are right, embroidered stars, even with a CNC machine just do not look right up-close
  14. Scott Danforth

    Links at top - shopping on iBoats?

    Not sure when the ownership changed legally. the site has been undergoing changes for a few months now
  15. Scott Danforth

    Links at top - shopping on iBoats?

    the iBoats name, website, forum, etc. have new owners
  16. Scott Danforth

    Water Leaking Engine Turns Off

    no its not normal. that is the y-pipe in your picture most likely the bellows are leaking. pull the drive ASAP and service the bellows. you may have to replace the gimbal bearing and u-joints if the bellows has been damaged for more than a very very very short time
  17. Scott Danforth

    Oil selection

    an 04 4.3 is a roller motor. the motor shines with synthetic.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Tach Issue

    image borrowed from this thread. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/wiring-harness-for-5-7gif.753494/
  19. Scott Danforth

    Tach Issue

    grey wire off of the coil
  20. Scott Danforth

    Can you help me identify this engine?

    3.0 liter motors were NEVER used in automobiles. they are one of GM's industruial motors find another 3.0 marine motor to drop in its place. the 3.0 is the entry level I/O motor. when it comes to 3.0 liter marine motors, 1991 is the dividing line. find a 1991 or newer and it will drop...
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