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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mercury 200 optimax what to expect?

    its heavier not much savings in fuel
  2. Scott Danforth

    Repairing Coupling assembly

    and since you have twins, pull both. and then you must do the annual remove drive and inspect alignment and other PM's to prevent failure in the future.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Prop not spinning

    I would do both. couplings fail from failure to do an annual alignment inspection and u-joint inspection. since you have twins. if one failed, the other is close to failing.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Tabbing and wrapping the stringers?

    covered in the stickies at the top of the forum. look at the 4th sticky down, look at links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b
  5. Scott Danforth

    280 C-N. Corrosion

    could have been poor prep on the paint could have been bad paint (product) could be a bonding issue (look to make sure that is not it)
  6. Scott Danforth

    Albemarle Electrical panel

    that would be solicitation and that is against rules. However the cost to pay someone to dis-assemble and unwire your dash, restore it, then re-wire and assemble the dash will be pretty expensive. However once you pull the dash your local plastic shop or sign shop can most likely help if I...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Prop not spinning

    and its broken now. time to pull it back out
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mid 90s (‘95)Four Winns vs mid 90s(‘96) Monterey bow riders

    four winns was OMC back in the early 90's. both boats are past their prime even if they were the best boats money could buy 25 years ago. both boats should be considered project boats
  9. Scott Danforth

    Prop not spinning

    could be coupling, could be drive shaft, could be gears, could be u-joints, could be something messed up during the work that was done pull the boat and start investigating trim hydraulics have nothing to do with driveline failures happen without warning driveshafts dont instantly come out...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Albemarle Electrical panel

    ok, so get your existing panel remade or make it.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Lifespan of airhead tubes

    Talked to my bud who used to head their development. they make different outer covers every year or so, however keep the same bladders so if a customers bladder leaks they can get a new bladder. however they are considered a disposable toy the PVC used in the bladders leach their chemicals...
  12. Scott Danforth

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    not to my knowledge However even an all glass hull with stringer tubs glued together with plexus only are designed to last 15 years as the glue joints fail https://forums.iboats.com/threads/perspective-of-fiberglass-boat-design-life.683703/#post-5692384
  13. Scott Danforth

    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    I would read the thread linked above. in addition, pull the lower, change oil and install a new waterpump.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Lifespan of airhead tubes

    service life can be about 10 years max if properly cared for. designed to last about 5 with reasonable care. The SUP's and kayaks are a bit longer.
  15. Scott Danforth

    building a full cabin over cockpit

    My suggestion is sell what you have and buy what you want
  16. Scott Danforth

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Not a true statement. Some larger and lower volume boats still use balsa and wood to this day. Depends on the manufacturer
  17. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    Light reading https://forums.iboats.com/threads/complete-history-of-the-4-3-liter-with-casting-numbers.693935/
  18. Scott Danforth

    5.7 /Chevy 350 hard starting and stalling when idle

    They cost exactly the same to build, one has much higher power outcome. If building motor from scratch, a 377 is $50 more than a 350 and that is a whole lot more power. The small bores of the 5.0 requires small diameter valves which limits power. No you can't run 350 heads on a 305
  19. Scott Danforth

    88' Luhrs Alura

    FWIW. my RV is just over 1 year old, just a few weeks past the warranty period and the plastic fittings on the PEX are leaking if you are redoing the plumbing. start new. I would probably spring for a new $70 fresh water tank additionally with you 35+ year old boat. check the structure
  20. Scott Danforth

    5.7 /Chevy 350 hard starting and stalling when idle

    always. or depending on the boat and drive, even a 377/383 (stroked 350)
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