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  1. Scott Danforth

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    Rochester hasn't made a carburetor since 1989.. Volvo Penta has t used a non-holley carb since 1988. So what did you buy? If you want fuel economy, get a sail boat
  2. Scott Danforth

    1992 McKee offshore fisherman 17'4"

    a deck on what? if its a fiberglass boat, after you deal with the stringers and transom, then the deck is last. (boats rot from the bottom up) go here https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-restoration-building-and-hull-repair.40/ read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, 4b if its a pontoon boat...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Cleaning stained gelcoat

    spray nine or sno bowl toilet cleaner depends on what stained it
  4. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Heck, I know guys that worked directly for Carl Kiekhaefer.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    both the OP and seller are within 30 minutes of Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Home of Mercury. most of the outboards you see in GB from the mid 80's was 65-70% Mercury, 30-33% Johnyrudes, then 1-2% others
  6. Scott Danforth

    5.7 slave cylinder wiring

    1, not needed on electronic ignition 2. Trace the wire 3. Look at the schematic for your motor in the factory service manual. Blue is not a wire color associated with the alternator. Dark blue is dash wiring. Light blue is oil temp.
  7. Scott Danforth

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    Get better water shoes
  8. Scott Danforth

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    I load my 26 foot by myself on a bunk trailer. Just walk it up the dock, clip on and winch up the last foot The key is knowing how far to back the trailer in
  9. Scott Danforth

    1985 volvo penta aq 280 tilt trim limit switch

    Yes. Trouble shooting guide in the factory service manual
  10. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    While driving back, saw this emblem....and thought the Fiat needed them. Amazon to the rescue
  11. Scott Danforth

    projects other than boats

    Spent Thursday and Friday in Miami.
  12. Scott Danforth

    leaking riveted starcraft ('82 MR180)

    I wouldn't fill it. If the livewell thru-hulls are plastic, they may be leaking.....even with plugs
  13. Scott Danforth

    leaking riveted starcraft ('82 MR180)

    my guess is its on the keel seam or outer chine seam. leaking less as the boat is up on plane
  14. Scott Danforth

    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

  15. Scott Danforth

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    foam is added where ever the original builder needed to add it to keep the boat floating enough to pass the testing. for example, my boat has foam in the cabin, under the gunwales, in the boxes around the motor, the aft swim deck, and under the deck in some areas. my prior boats had...
  16. Scott Danforth

    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

    most of the time if the seller doesnt know anything about it, avoid it. that means it is most likely not in their name legally. I always peruse CL and FM.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Too Fast Approaching the Dock

    and you hit it really hard knocking the phone out of your hand after only getting the "T" typed?
  18. Scott Danforth

    Owners manual needed

    go here https://www.searay.com/us/en/owners.html scroll down to the resources tabs. if anything exists, it will be there.
  19. Scott Danforth

    no electrical systems working

    Are all the connections shiny enough your mother in law would eat off them A simple DVM is all that is needed beyond a visual inspection of the circuit breaker
  20. Scott Danforth

    Tool recommendations

    A piece of wood, 2 pieces of copper wire and a stapler.
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