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  1. Scott Danforth

    I just bought a 2025 Bayliner VR5 with the 200hp 4.5L Mercruiser, BARELY pulls me up slalom

    I would make sure it's past the break in period. I would also check with your dealer However with that load, you may have to loose a blade or drop down in pitch
  2. Scott Danforth

    1985 Sleekcraft Diplomat Openbow Mercruiser 260 Restoration

    Welcome aboard. Inspect the stringers and transom
  3. Scott Danforth

    Help Identifying this hull

    The field of plants in the deck is worse than the paint
  4. Scott Danforth

    Twin Volvo Penta I/O AQ145A Engine Options

    I would pull the motor to determine what failed. The second motor may be right behind the first
  5. Scott Danforth

    Twin Volvo Penta I/O AQ145A Engine Options

    the B230 engine in the AQ145 is a modified automotive variation of the motors in the Volvo 2 series. the AQ125 may work (would have to verify the PDS), however you will be down on power. what is broken on the motor? it may be easier to fix than to replace.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Help Identifying this hull

    if it was built in the 80's there is a HIN on the starboard side aft corner I like the prairie growing in it.
  7. Scott Danforth

    99 Bayliner Trophy 22 foot top speed

    1999 bayliner may be water logged. compare the weight to a truck scale
  8. Scott Danforth

    Transom help

    read post #3
  9. Scott Danforth

    What would make a flywheel hard to spin? Starter won't spin it.

    starter should have #6 minimum
  10. Scott Danforth

    Transom help

    no, it will continue eating the aluminum and take care of itself
  11. Scott Danforth

    Merc 496 Mag Compression and Leakdown Results

    I wouldnt tear into it.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Marine Lead Calcium Battery Troubleshooting

    Load test the batteries. Here in Florida heat, batteries get replaced much sooner than 5 years. They usually do not make it to 4 years
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser alpha lifting point

    The drive weighs the same as 2 cases of beer. I used to just pick it up and put on the work bench
  14. Scott Danforth

    Transom help

    My guess is your father replaced the transom with treated lumber. The chemicals in treated lumber will dissolve the aluminum
  15. Scott Danforth

    What would make a flywheel hard to spin? Starter won't spin it.

    Im going to go with bad battery connections
  16. Scott Danforth

    Question before I start tearing apart carburetors.

    Fix the fuel leak before you use it again or risk explosively meeting Jesus
  17. Scott Danforth

    Upgrading mercury outboard help!

    they make adapter harnesses. your local mercury dealer will help
  18. Scott Danforth

    Question before I start tearing apart carburetors.

    Yes, as well as a leaking hose if you can smell fuel. STOP using the boat until you fix the fuel leak
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ford Mercruiser 188 Rehab and Cooling

    its a 3 pass for a half system, not the 5-1/2 pass used on full systems. it also does not have the expansion/fill tank that you will need. Not the puke/overflow tank
  20. Scott Danforth

    Painting the bottom of a yacht

    I recommend gel coat putty. Some use VE putty, some use epoxy putty
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