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  1. Scott Danforth

    5.7 coil issues

    Boat doesn't care what ignition system the motor has However the coil must match what the ignition system needs
  2. Scott Danforth

    Repairing My skipper 14

    Yes, it can be restored No, it will not be cheap Yes, it will take a lot of work The "orange" crumbly stuff is the foam core. That is shot No, I wouldn't take it out on any body of water bigger than a 40 acre pond
  3. Scott Danforth

    1988 Javelin 366 Full Restoration

    Read the links in the 3rd sticky down at the top of the forum.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Seaswirl schematic

    Thru the dealer or the company that made your motor. Can't help you beyond that because you have not stated what motor you have. List of engine publication links in this sticky. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/winterizing-inboard-and-i-o.770207/
  5. Scott Danforth

    Seaswirl schematic

    the switch and gauge wiring will be in the motor factory service manual. schematics for the boat never existed. you most likely have a bad connection.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Floor / Deck

    the stringers support the motor. start looking thru the restoration threads on old searays.
  7. Scott Danforth

    120VAC NC Remote switch

    use the switch you have, and something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Baomain-Contactor-Universal-Circuit-BCT-63/dp/B0CCKFBJCY
  8. Scott Danforth

    propeller

    the 1985 and earlier use the same spline.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 228 to replace Volvo 5.0GL, flywheel and coupler question

    the 228 motor is an early flat-tappet SBC, flywheel rated at a supposed 228hp when new, about 190hp at the prop. The 228 is a 2-piece RMS block with the big flange on the crank. the motor would have come with a 153 tooth flywheel the '99 5.0 is roller cam vortec headed motor, about 270hp at...
  10. Scott Danforth

    All gauges went out. What to look for?

    your issue could be a half dozen common wiring issues. you wont know until you get there. the purple wire from the ignition switch is the power. the black wire from the ground buss is the ground. the blue wire from the nav light switch is the lights
  11. Scott Danforth

    Original Interior Vinyl Colors Used on 2007 Larson Senza 226

    Could always use web archive dot org and look at old sales brochure. However there are better vinyls. See your local upholstery shop.
  12. Scott Danforth

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    A 2900# boat with a 800-1200# trailer, 300# of fuel, and 600# worth of batteries, oil, anchor, gear is a bit over your 3600# max towing capacity Working backwards..... 3600# - 1200# trailer, -300# of fuel, - 600# of gear, etc leaves you with a 1400# boat (including motor)
  13. Scott Danforth

    1993 Stingray 556 Leak in Bilge

    Not to mention filling the boat with water not only adds a few thousand pounds to the trailer, it pushes water in areas it's not supposed to be
  14. Scott Danforth

    Very difficult to shift into Neutral

    You need the flex tool
  15. Scott Danforth

    Designs in or over gelcoat?

    Duratec is usually a 1:1 mix. However you have to test
  16. Scott Danforth

    Designs in or over gelcoat?

    Most likely yes. I usually sand 240, 320, 400,600,800, then grab the polishing compound
  17. Scott Danforth

    2000 Glastron 175 engine swap

    Add a carb spacer to fatten up the mid range and it will help a bit with the vic jr intake. If you do a lot of drive work to improve oiling, you could spin it faster
  18. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 3.0 water in the oil.

    Drain the water jacket and pressure test
  19. Scott Danforth

    1994 Mercrusier 4.3l engine compatability

    You ditch everything that is not the long block from the S-10 Your marine distributor will swap over fine. Your 94 should be Thunderbolt 4
  20. Scott Danforth

    Designs in or over gelcoat?

    Use the duratec 904 vs wax. Read the links I posted Can't use paint and gel. Your choice is all paints or all gel Gel requires a 1.8-2.3 tip
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