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  1. Scott Danforth

    1969 MFG Gypsy Restoration Project

    first, welcome aboard all the motor information and the motor to gauge/controls wiring is in the engine technical service manuals most boat companies do not document any wiring or other systems there is no money to be made by documenting the boat that will be replaced within 10-15 years...
  2. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    you probably are not.....
  3. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    First, welcome aboard second, pressure test the cooling water jacket to 15 psi. (involves blocking off the lines to the manifolds and the one from the transom shield). does the block itself hold 15 psi? yes or no if no, listen for the hissing and find out why. since you didnt state which...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    These 2 particular boats were designed to be cheap and last about 10 years and be replaced. Yes, only 10 years. The one boat is 33, the other is 35. You can pull tubes behind a rowboat with a 20hp or a pontoon boat or a jet ski or any other boat. Pulling a skier will depend on which motor...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Your truck is longer than 16 ft. Shortest is 17'-1" for a reg cab short box F150
  6. Scott Danforth

    Condensation/water in oil?

    Change oil. Launch boat. Run it hard for an hour minimum. My guess is you are putting around at slow speed in cold temps. You need to get oil temp over 210F to vaporize the condensation
  7. Scott Danforth

    Adding dedicated battery for depth finder

    Yes, all the grounds must be tied together. You know you need a different type of charger for the lithium battery than a standard lead acid battery
  8. Scott Danforth

    Fwd-b1 oil change

    Get the proper Volvo Penta IPS drive service manual from Volvo. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  9. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    Because if the wood is rotten on an aluminum boat, it's a 2 day fix and maybe $100 Vs a fiberglass boat where it will cost you over $3000 and almost a year
  10. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    in addition to the post above. also suggest you read this thread. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1995-sea-ray-220-signature-deck-and-stringer-restoration.495449/
  11. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta DP-D1 lower unit case

    Follow the factory manual for reassembly and you will be fine. Part temp should only be 375 for 15 minutes for powder
  12. Scott Danforth

    Never come across this situation.

    Could be a stringer 400 lower
  13. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    expect to replace transom, stringers, flotation foam and floor in both of them so pick which one you want to invest lots of money and time into. FWIW, you would be better off with an aluminum boat with an outboard for your first boat.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Registration

    go back to the seller and get a bill of sale and a signed title/registration if you dont have it.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Registration

    without paperwork (Bill of Sale, signed title/registration, etc) some states will not register it. In that case you have a yard planter https://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/fishboat/boat/registration_and_titles/
  16. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    its specmanship used to be your model length was from transom to bow, now they include the swim platform.
  17. Scott Danforth

    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    pull your drive, then try take a compression reading. a good motor is 150 psi in all 8 cylinders. a worn motor is 125psi or below shove a garden hose in the hole in the bellhousing for cooling water
  18. Scott Danforth

    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    are you in salt water? if so, yes you need it
  19. Scott Danforth

    forward drive/bravo 4

    I know a few people with VP IPS drives. They like everything except needing deeper water than a traditional drive. If you are going to wakesurf, sure beats planting your face into the props
  20. Scott Danforth

    Gas smell from 2013 1725 proguide

    if you smell fuel, you have a leak if the smell of fuel is overwhelming, make sure you do not have any source of ignition or.....
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