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  1. Scott Danforth

    Paint question for aluminum hull boats

    whats there to explain. unless you have a baked on paint from the factory, you need primer
  2. Scott Danforth

    Winter Storage

    make sure you look at what is needed for both outboards. being low output. wallyworld gear lube would be fine OMC spec'd their premium SAE 90 hypoid gear oil and that would be fine in the Mac
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 to Mercruiser 4.3 swap

    thought you were swapping in the whole long-tail I would try to keep the drive whole vs splitting if you have access to the whole drive from behind the 4.3
  4. Scott Danforth

    Power connectors.....?

    stating SAE in the name doesnt mean they meet any SAE requirement. you want a marine rated power outlet on a boat and most of the amazon chineseum products are simply plated tin your GPS, depth finder both have power cables that are water proof. install them and simply use the covers provided...
  5. Scott Danforth

    1972 Grew SS245

    I would part out in a heartbeat
  6. Scott Danforth

    Transom replacement on 1973 seabird 24 ft

    Stringers are usually 3/4 plywood Transom is usually 1-1/2" plywood Some boats use balsa core for decks and dashes
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lenco trim tab switch

    Google "assembling Carling rocker switch". Guaranteed a video or pictorial comes up
  8. Scott Danforth

    1972 Grew SS245

    Welcome a aboard Issue with any older fiberglass boat is rot Issue with OMC is they have been out of business for decades Only you can answer if the boat is worth it to you
  9. Scott Danforth

    Question on bimini top location

    Before you mount it. Mock it up. That way you mount it where you want it
  10. Scott Danforth

    Spectrum Boat Models

    All that matters is your paperwork is correct
  11. Scott Danforth

    Time to chuck the 470

    fuel economy and boating are a dichotomy
  12. Scott Danforth

    2008 Chaparral Signature 310 Trailering

    your local Chap dealer can get that information from the Chap customer service department
  13. Scott Danforth

    165 MERCRUISER

    merc dealers dont rebuild gauges even if they sold gauges. you have to look into places such as D&D speedometer in the twin cities or Milwaukee speedometer in Milwaukee. https://ddinstruments.com/ http://www.speedometersolutions.com/ However the cost to rebuild a speedometer is about $300...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Engine access is never easy ....but...

    While pulling the aft seating and doghouse does give me access. I still wish I had more room.
  15. Scott Danforth

    165 MERCRUISER

    gauges are repairable. however for the cost to repair you can get a brand new set of gauges. also a good gateway will set you back more than a good set of gauges. https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-engine-parts/boat-gauges-instrumentation/gauges/complete-boat-gauge-sets.html
  16. Scott Danforth

    Time to chuck the 470

    I personally wouldnt want a 3.0 liter in a 2100# 19 foot boat. it wasnt a stellar performer in a 1500# 16.5 foot boat going thru the effort to swap out a 470, I would definately drop a 4.3 or larger into the boat
  17. Scott Danforth

    165 MERCRUISER

    start researching NMEA gateways you may have to add senders I personally wouldnt waste the money
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