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  1. Scott Danforth

    Rod Holders

    those are the mounting brackets for a cheap attwood RH-4646 rod holder. https://www.amazon.com/attwood-RH-4646-Non-Adjustable-Holder-Mount/dp/B0000AXT8J the plastic stud snaps off after about a year of use. I would find a better rod holder myself
  2. Scott Danforth

    Pump Box (sea chest) and water pickup install mid boat??

    technically the term is seachest. there are single pump, 2-pump all the way up to 6 pump seachests Freeman, contender, Calcutta, etc. use Best https://www.bestmarineproducts.com/
  3. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Lonestar Bow Eye Advice

    I would make the backing out of a combination of starboard to fill the V and use the backing plate supplied with most U-bolts. instead of removing the 6 rivets, I would just cut off the nubs and file the edge . original material was aluminum by the looks of it.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Help me place garmin transducer

    blue will get the cleanest water. however as the manual states, you have to verify clearance with the motor, etc.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Pump Box (sea chest) and water pickup install mid boat??

    Every cat style boat from Freeman and Calcutta have the pump box at the stern. if you never go on plane, you can have it in the middle however to keep it fed with water, it needs to be at the stern
  6. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Lonestar Bow Eye Advice

    I would weld on the part that broke off, then touch up the paint. or get new aluminum rivets and a new to you stock loop assembly and buck the rivets.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    its 28 miles from my launch spot 5 minutes from my house to the ICW unless I trailer it for 45 minutes. average trip is usually 100-120 miles
  8. Scott Danforth

    Wood species and type for stringers

    No, plywood on edge is significantly stronger than dimensional lumbar that is why dimensional lumber is not used
  9. Scott Danforth

    How many turns out do you set the low idle jet from lightly seated

    did you pass a fishing line thru all passages?
  10. Scott Danforth

    Wood species and type for stringers

    Arauco ACX lumber why: its cheap its plentiful its made with water-proof glue Marine ply uses the same glue, however is 3x the cost
  11. Scott Danforth

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    Im putting 40-50 gallons in per outing......
  12. Scott Danforth

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    First, define the lake size then the topography around it Not sure where you boat Reason I mention that, I grew up on lake Michigan and there are times out there that even a 1000 foot boat does not feel big enough as the waves can go from calm to 9 foot rollers or worse then there are narrow...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    should not the wrench turning be done before the interior.....lest you put a screwdriver thru the upholstery like this dumbell did.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Shifting Forward, RPMs rise before engaging

    go thru the adjustment procedures in the manual, not google unless google brought you to the stickies in this forum.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Registration numbers removed via photoshop on classifieds?

    Assume most are scams, especially on CL. Use google photo finder to see if the image shows up in multiple locations Also, never buy a boat you do not first take on a seatrial
  16. Scott Danforth

    New install of SmartCraft analog gauges

    I am sure their is, however I would have to do some digging. However its your boat, I encourage you to do that digging If it is supported, then you can buy a really expensive set of smartcraft gauges if its not supported, then you can buy a really expensive set of smartcraft gauges and a NMEA...
  17. Scott Danforth

    New starter, new battery, still just clicks when key is turned. 1990 3.0 mercrusier.

    by shiny new clean, he means with a wire brush chucked up in a drill, or 150 degree sand paper, and clean the connections until they are clean enough your wife's mother would eat off them.
  18. Scott Danforth

    New install of SmartCraft analog gauges

    Just because the harness has a smartcraft pigtail does not mean your motor is smartcraft capable.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1995 Talari 190 4.3 with 1.84 ratio 205HP

    for what its worth, I absolutely loved my Solas 15x19 on my 19' SeaRay with the 220hp 5.0
  20. Scott Danforth

    Help me place garmin transducer

    to the right of the outdrive, per the garmin installation manual which will be about just above the one bunk and hit your trailer tie down strap
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