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  1. Scott Danforth

    Fishing with Dad

    Sand paper for the DA showed up. Dug out the Merc. Need to go thru the carb and raw water pump
  2. Scott Danforth

    Repairing salt water corrosion, holes on an aluminum boat no longer used in salt water.

    Welcome aboard Cut out the bad material, patch as needed. You may find that you have a lot to patch
  3. Scott Danforth

    Rapid Outdrive Anode Loss

    If you are slipped by yourself, anodes last about 6 months. If you are slipped in a marina, 4 months may not be bad with all the stray current at marinas
  4. Scott Danforth

    fiberglass gurus, need advice.

    I would not buy a kit from the local auto parts store or big box store as it has most likely sat there after it's expiration date and it won't have 1708 Cut out the entire chunk of wood (just like removing stringers) Grind the tabbing back 4-6" or more. Pick up a gallon of resin and MEKP, 2...
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Current Rogue situation
  6. Scott Danforth

    Cabin ceiling Upholstery

    Being closed up for 5 years drives out the adhesive used on the headliner. Just like cars in warm locations with saging headliners Reglue it, go boating. I like 3M 77 Your boat needs to be enjoyed vs sitting. For the 12 years it was used, it was only used on-average if 20hrs per year, or...
  7. Scott Danforth

    Running warm after overheat event

    You have to back flush the mud and rocks out of the system
  8. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta XDP composite drive maintenance and replacement options

    No, you have to pull the motors (Which is quite easy)
  9. Scott Danforth

    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    $15,000 CAD ($11,500) for a $8200-$8500 USD 60 HP motor would have me driving across the border and paying the duty
  10. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 5.7 Engine Rebuild Crankshaft Questions

    Marine engines =truck engines with regards to rotating assembly, block and heads. A 1986 motor would not have a roller cam unless it was a retrofit roller assembly. First SBC roller cams were 1988 and for boats/trucks 1996 Roller lifters would have been added as aftermarket So you need to...
  11. Scott Danforth

    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    Buy a boat newer than 2000. If you want no electronics, you are stuck with a 3.0, or a carbed 4.3 or 5.0. Since you mentioned your in Canada, I would buy in the US and pay the duty as it will be cheaper than buying the equivalent in Canada
  12. Scott Danforth

    88 bayliner ciera 2556 command bridge.

    Nah..... A 1988 boat is still a 1988 boat
  13. Scott Danforth

    Need help identifying 69 fiberglass boat

    Go to fiberglassics and check the library
  14. Scott Danforth

    88 bayliner ciera 2556 command bridge.

    You may have the only non-rotten 1988 Bayliner
  15. Scott Danforth

    Trailer Rust, cross members and welds.

    Most of the welds are cracked. Lots of inspection required.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Gel coat removal or not.

    You will need to address the spider cracks. There are repairs for cracks in the sticky
  17. Scott Danforth

    88 bayliner ciera 2556 command bridge.

    If the glass is flat, see your local glass shop Or contact Taylor Made Good luck with your late 80s Bayliner Hopefully it was stored indoors
  18. Scott Danforth

    Gel coat removal or not.

    as long as the gel is not scratched or cracked a good sanding with 320 grit will be enough if scratched, fill the scratches if cracked, you may have some fiberglass work first.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Parts Listing

    why are you shouting (bolded text)
  20. Scott Danforth

    1986 75hp Mercury 4cyl shop manual

    Mercury sells shop manuals every day
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