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  1. Scott Danforth

    looking for bearings for VP 858838 alternator / 55 amp Valeo from AQ271C

    putting humpty dumpty back together. picked up the alternator out of the box, gave it a spin...... sounds like a dry rear bearing. so, I am looking for bearings for VP 858838 alternator / 55 amp Valeo from AQ271C
  2. Scott Danforth

    quick question on wood alternative

    for a really curved section of my latest project, should I use many small laminations of wood, or could one use alternating layers of 1708 and coremat? also, which insulation foam isnt attacked by resin? time to start planning the coolers. that begs the question, could one build up a transom...
  3. Scott Danforth

    looking for floor bed rings

    working on my '88 Cruisers Rogue http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=537457 http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=503800 http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=500145 now that I am deep into fixing some moisture, I am looking to make a drop-in cooler that I can sink into the deck...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Searching for the elusive 3.75" (95mm) exhaust hose

    I can find 3.5" hose and I can find 4" hose for a reasonable price of $15 per foot however the only 3.75" that I can find is listed under volvo part numbers and is only sold in pre-cut 6" lenghts for $63 each can someone point me to a source of reasonably priced 3.75"exhaust hose
  5. Scott Danforth

    May have just scored

    One of the engineers that works for me caught his neighbor setting a small boat out by the curb. a Wooster Hellion. He asked me if I wanted to buy it for $20. :) :) :) just have to track down his neighbor for the BOS to get it registered. he said no controls are on it. looks like I will...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Motor Mount repair of my Cruiser's Rogue 2420

    Here are a few shots of the cracks in the fiber glass on the engine mounts from what I am putting together, the prior owner had the bilge pump replaced (and not with an auto float switch). the bilge pump wasnt working and there was water in the bilge for a bit. water has apparently...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta Steering Helmet Bushings

    while the motor is out, I removed the steering helmet because the bushings had a bit of play. removal was easy. a few questions. following the image/partslist http://www.volvopentastore.com/mall/image/view/7/6/9265_1.png Items 2, 3, and 14 are what is needed. Item 2 was p/n 853863 and...
  8. Scott Danforth

    AQ271C cooling system questions

    looking to order the cooling parts for my motor while I have it out. went here http://www.iboats.com/Volvo-Penta-Impeller-Kits/dm/*******.778547864--session_id.336869838--view_id.42132 to find my impeller, and could not find it in the list...... so I started looking at thermostats.... here...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Rev Limiter little black box - throw away or keep?

    while pulling my motor this weekend I came across the volvo rev limiter. after searching the forums, I found this post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread....vo+rev+limiter where its mentioned to throw away the "little black box" Just curious, what is the failure mode, and secondly, is there a...
  10. Scott Danforth

    2-speed box for V-P 290's

    Found this while searching the web. http://www.stepdrive.co.uk/ too bad is is only for the diesel V-P 290 duoprops. Will be sending them an email to see if they have upfit any gas (Petrol) engines.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Forum Overload

    Just realized that I may be suffering from Forum overload. I am a member of the following Forums: Stovebolt iBoats Motorgeek HAMB inlinners OpelGT Audiworld VWVortex 67-72chevytrucks as well as following a few discussion boards on Linked-In. I think I have hit the point where my attention...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Boat Show Season - just what I needed

    went down to the Milwaukee boat show this weekend. while the show was small and no where the size of the Miami boat show, there were no vendors, just boat dealers - I did use it as a catalyst for my boat projects. I used the newest boats to get upgrade ideas for the Rogue. these are things...
  13. Scott Danforth

    problem pulling aq290 dp drive

    downloaded the manual, grabbed tools, and a few cans of beer. drove up to storage with the intent to listen to part of the packer game and remove the outdrive. pulled the lock fasteners for the steering pin in the helmet, no problem. used two 10.9 M6 fasteners to try to jack out the pin and...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Have a friend looking at an older Boston Whaler

    Have a friend looking for a Boston Whaler. so he is riding around on a lake, spots one and sends me a picture, then asks me if I had any idea on model or vintage so he could figure out what its worth and if it should be looked at. Since my experience with Whalers is minimal, I thought I would...
  15. Scott Danforth

    B. O. A. T. and the true cost of things

    We all know that BOAT is break out another thousand. well, today I am going thru the various boxes of parts, hardware, wiring, props, etc. that has been procured for updating/repairing/maintaining the Rogue. While I thought it was the high dollar items that were the bulk of it..... until I...
  16. Scott Danforth

    VP dp290 upper gear case

    Boating this weekend, following a friends '88 Carver Montego with a VP 290 and only 225 hours. about 15 miles of cruising at about 20mph (per the GPS) and his drive blows up. the upper gear case splits with a horrendous sound. his boat comes off of plane with a nice oily sheen in the water...
  17. Scott Danforth

    Button Studs for canvas snaps

    have a few button studs that are loose. go to pull them out to put epoxy in the holes and turns out there is silicone holding them in. Called the prior owner, he had the canvas done at Sh*#@#$% Marine because he didnt want to wreck anything (name withheld to be nice). Sure enough in the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    looking for coolers to build in to existing hull

    Love the built-in cooler on the searay. Girlfriend says she wishes the Cruisers had a built in cooler...... so..... next project. built-in cooler with drain outside of hull. located a few places, however looking for a cooler pan or full cooler to mount vs building from scratch. anyone have...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Venturing into performance upgrades for an AQ271C

    Have an 88 AQ271C with a DP290 drive. now the quest for more power. going to take this in phases: update stock, simple bolt-on mods, then ??? plan is to get the boat to 50+ starting to stock-pile a few parts. first things - simple carb go-thru. new power valve, gaskets, and maybe play...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Opinions needed on Surge Brake Coupler

    the new acquisition has a tandem trailer with an Attwood surge brake head. the system does not build pressure, and the current head needs attention requiring replacement. Since I am not really liking the rotating actuation on the Attwood, thinking of switching to a Titan. any opinions?
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