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  1. Scott Danforth

    Found my stolen boat! Wiring nightmare, no fire

    File the points Use a dwell meter.
  2. Scott Danforth

    1986 270 Amberjack Sea Ray

    Loot at ongaro for 2-speed
  3. Scott Danforth

    Bunk material and paint

    I use bunk carpet on the fishing boat Used bunk slides on a buds boat If you float on it won't wear. If you drive in, or crank on, it will eventually wear Go with rollers if you don't want wear
  4. Scott Danforth

    Rope Starter Eyelet 6/8hp.

    Buy new, swedge in place Consider the rope guide
  5. Scott Danforth

    2006 Mercruiser 4.3 no power to Fuel Pump

    More trouble shooting
  6. Scott Danforth

    VP 5.0 GXi-G spark plug corrosion

    Check the manifolds and elbows
  7. Scott Danforth

    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    Get a tiller extension and move forward
  8. Scott Danforth

    Bunk material and paint

    Bunk slides (uhmw made for bunks) Use standard lumber AND NOT TREATED LUMBER
  9. Scott Danforth

    Too much motor on 11ft aluminum boat ???

    looking at the dimensions and using the USCG/IMO formula https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2002-title33-vol2/xml/CFR-2002-title33-vol2-sec183-53.xml 11 foot length, and assuming a 3.5 foot wide transom. the max would be 5hp.
  10. Scott Danforth

    maximum external gas tank size?

    the best part of outboard motors is the ability to swap tanks. get a 2nd 3 gallon tank
  11. Scott Danforth

    Orkney boats

    looks like the old crestliner sabres from the 90's the problem is the US customer wants more bling, soft surfaces, etc. vs the rest of the world. same reason US cars get 99.5% automatics, power windows, etc and the rest of the world wants manuals you may find a builder you can spec something...
  12. Scott Danforth

    1986 270 Amberjack Sea Ray

    the motor and splined output shaft would be derived from industrial, not automotive. is your wiper motors 1-speed or 2-speed. the motor may be a marinco, ongaro, or wexco from there you can find arms.
  13. Scott Danforth

    Hydrofoil Stabilizer for Outboard Motors ?

    They do empty your wallet of cash
  14. Scott Danforth

    Serial Number Question / Carb Rebuild kit

    Measure the driveshaft for the impeller. There are two different shaft diameters used. Same carb/motor/parts from 1980-1985. Both 1984 & 1985 are brown stripe. 82 & 83 we're blue stripe
  15. Scott Danforth

    Found my stolen boat! Wiring nightmare, no fire

    No it doesnt. either your points are open or other issues.
  16. Scott Danforth

    2001 Vista 268 Battery Switch

    A group 24 marine starting battery at a minimum. prefer a group 27 marine starting battery
  17. Scott Danforth

    Flywheel not engaging?? Mercruiser

    the issue is that any more than the 60 ft-lbs and you can strip the threads. more torque is required to bolt down the starter than the harmonic damper. best to not even think about turning a Chevy engine by the crank bolt.
  18. Scott Danforth

    2020 Monterey seat issues

    Most boat companies will cut corners where they can. The Upholstery Package on most boats costs almost as much as the motor/drive. so saving $1000 by using the "cheap guy" is often the MO of boat builders.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Bottom paint on Aluminum Crestliner

    with any boat 40-80 grit to scuff the surface barrier coat (2 layers) bottom coat (3 layers)
  20. Scott Danforth

    What would happen if an engine died on plane?

    most recreational boats...... if you loose the engine due to fuel, it coughs and sputters and you simply slow down. if you grenade the engine, the boat simply slows down Simply not true worst that happens if the following wave hits the back of the boat, the back of the boat comes up a bit...
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