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  1. Scott Danforth

    New engine installation

    that should be a threaded port. it will come with an oil galley plug or a pressure switch.
  2. Scott Danforth

    4 cylinder pushrod cover replacement?

    I would pull the distributor to give yourself some room. agree with Bondo, what happened to the original cover?
  3. Scott Danforth

    Cruiser comparison

    they will all handle rough seas well, except deaths door between the bay of green bay and lake michigan when the wind changes. then even 34 feet will be small all the boats are much older as the Vista would be 24 years old by now, the Forumla would depend on the generation, however could be 35...
  4. Scott Danforth

    1982 MR 180

    Sunbrella Horizon is one of the better vinyl fabrics on the market. they are the only one with a 5 year warranty on pinking. they also have a higher Wyzenbeek test value than most fabrics
  5. Scott Danforth

    My 1978 Holiday 18 Resto Adventure begins!

    the stickies have all the information you need to identify your drive. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/miscellaneous-mercruiser-information.323278/ BTW, its an MC1
  6. Scott Danforth

    New engine installation

    Oil pressure port.
  7. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    PVA isn't used until you want the gel coat to fully cure Layup resin, followed by unwaxed gel. Followed by a layer of PVA sprayed at the end Did you go through the links I posted?
  8. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    They make MEKP squeeze bottles that are more accurate than the pumps on the west system. A proper resin measuring cup, and you are extremely accurate. If you can give yourself cough medicine in a graduates plastic cup, you can accurately measure MEKP I would use poly on the mid 90s hull as...
  9. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    Any fiberglass supply place has 2-part flotation foam Do not buy fiberglass from big box stores
  10. Scott Danforth

    Best way to get to my boat?

    Add an air cannon on the lift to launch you back
  11. Scott Danforth

    Tongue Jack Failing

    I was about 330-340hp at the flywheel on the 350 when I pulled it to sell it. Went Big Block vs a stroked SBC If I were going to do it again, I would be running a 416 cubic in LS, probably with a blower Your MPI motor would need custom tuning for any performance gains or you could ditch the...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Towing friends boat damage

    Get a tailgate and bumper from a salvage yard and your out $400-$600 out of pocket. Depending on the yard, you may even find the right color as most trucks have front end damage Get a new bumper, and tail gate, pay to color match, plus labor at most shops is about $3k I wouldn't go thru...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Tongue Jack Failing

    Looks like older haul master jack. Take the large snap ring off the old one and mount the replacement. Or pull the 4 screws off the mounting point and bolt the new one in its place Or if you want to lube this one, pull the jack, disassemble it, lubricate it, and reassemble
  14. Scott Danforth

    Anchoring a Starcraft Islander 191V

    Never anchor off the stern Look into an anchor chute and a powered anchor windlass or drum winch
  15. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    Why did you buy a boat older than 2015? ALL boats in the 80s and 90s and most in the 00s used wood. Many boats today have engineered stringer tubs glued together with Plexus or other glorified glue. The glue joints become the failure point
  16. Scott Danforth

    93 Mariah engine mount

    Nearly every boat constructed in the 60s to mid 90s is built like that Co here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ Read links 14, 15, 17, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in their entirety
  17. Scott Danforth

    Stalling, sudden low idle.

    Carb? EFI?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Water in bilge

    No mater if the boat has an I/O or OB. Never fill the boat with water.
  19. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Can you drive the hinge pin out? Is the pin held with a tack weld or a punch dimple? Can't zoom in enough on your pic
  20. Scott Danforth

    changing from a 2 barrel to a 4 barrel carburetor

    yes, you will pick up power in your 4.3 what year is the engine? original 1989? newer ? upgrading to vortec heads when you switch to a 4-barrel will move the boat along at a bit higher speed the islander doesnt weigh much, similar in weight to my bud's 24 foot crestliner hawk that hits...
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