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  1. Scott Danforth

    '95-ish Glastron SSV195 carbureted mercruiser 4.3 starter solonoid wiring color codes

    Rusted teeth will cure themselves by cranking the motor
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888

    or the OP can run 1.7 rockers vs the stock 1.6 on the ford motor in the short term
  3. Scott Danforth

    Winterizing a Merc A1-G1 Block Question Antifreeze

    we have a sticky. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/winterizing-inboard-and-i-o.770207/
  4. Scott Danforth

    Is There a Repair Kit for Corrosion on the Gymbal Housing?

    no, I am suggesting taking it to an aluminum fabricator that will cut out the corrosion and weld in new bits of metal, then dress it back. the issue with your plan is the corrosion will be under the JB weld, as its already in the metal that you hit with a wire brush.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Is There a Repair Kit for Corrosion on the Gymbal Housing?

    the one issue you will come into. the JB weld will come loose in a few months as the corrosion is into the base metal and will propagate between the aluminum and epoxy I recommend getting it welded. This is a pay once cry once type of repair.
  6. Scott Danforth

    One more old Boat Rescue

    Im going off what I pay at FGCI. in 2019, I paid $16/gallon or $64 for a 5 gallon pail. in 2023, I paid $54/gallon, the 5 gallon pail was ~ $220. its higher today. https://fgci.com/product/boatyard-fiberglass-polyester-resin/
  7. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888

    yes, with your flat tappet motor you need Zinc.
  8. Scott Danforth

    One more old Boat Rescue

    Just an FYI, price of resin has more than tripled over the past 5-6 years. what used to be a $16 gallon of boat yard resin is now $54 and that is picking it up and not paying the EPA fee to ship.
  9. Scott Danforth

    going to buy a used mercruiser

    it cant be, it wasnt above 150 when new. your gauge is most likely off
  10. Scott Danforth

    Clear fuel filter for a 30 hp 10 % E gasoline engine. 10 micron filter preferred. Fitting size about 5/16" to 3/8" hose.

    why not just get a fuel/water filter kit?
  11. Scott Danforth

    One more old Boat Rescue

    Most pontoons today have a curtain for privacy around the portable head. They offer kits to add to any pontoon
  12. Scott Danforth

    Economic Impact of a Boat having Flood on the Title

    Consider it as no resale value. However if you keep the boat for a long time it won't matter
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888

    Most of the Ford marine cams I found are in the 260 degree, 0.445" lift range At a minimum, go up in rocker ratio It may be part of your issue, but not all of it
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 888

    Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Duration 252 Int./252 Exh., Lift 0.432 Int./0.432 Exh., Lobe Separation 112, Ford, SBW, 221-302, Each Really a mild cam
  15. Scott Danforth

    One more old Boat Rescue

    you may want to double check your pricing. you will have more than $600 in resin alone. Expect $3-$5000
  16. Scott Danforth

    Car Hood Boats

    anyone else use the big 7' satellite dishes from the 70's and pull them behind a snowmobile?
  17. Scott Danforth

    One more old Boat Rescue

    its most likely a chopper gun hull, so it has the strength of a beer-soaked bar pretzel especially with the rotten structure.
  18. Scott Danforth

    One more old Boat Rescue

    you have to really really love a tri-hull to spend money restoring one. they have no resale value, they didnt ride well, and an abandoned one will set you back well over $5k to just redo the hull and interior, not to mention the other systems.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1988 bayliner 125force repair

    Welcome aboard start by reading the stickies. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/ specifically links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b. as JB mentioned, $1000 isnt going to cover it. you will have over $400 in incidentals and PPE, over $300 in plywood...
  20. Scott Danforth

    2001 FLETCHER ARROWSTREAK 17 GTS BOWRIDER

    That is cheaper than the windscreens from Taylormade
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