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  1. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 4.3 Water in Oil

    Florida had its share of hard freezes, even as far south as Sarasota and Bradenton. The panhandle had freezing weather this winter drain your cooling system and pressurize the cooling jacket. it should hold 15 psi forever. if it does, its not coming in thru the cooling system. acetone test...
  2. Scott Danforth

    anchors

    I prefer a true Danforth anchor vs these knock-offs myself. Then again I may be biased. for $10, may not be a bad anchor. I have a danforth at the bow and a similar anchor for the stern
  3. Scott Danforth

    1988 searay Seville cuddy cabin. Is it a good boat?

    you can beat on a rotten transom with a hammer, and only well after the wood rotted to dust will you hear a hollow sound. Tapping means nothing only sure fire way is test drills. however since you found soft spots, most likely on the floor along with the rotten motor mount. the stringers and...
  4. Scott Danforth

    SS16 Side Cushion Attachment Methods?

    there is no mating part. these are screwed to the coaming and the 1/4" PVC substrate has a 1-1/4 x 2" slot in it for the Z-clip to slide into. and the two retaining screws are then inserted into the vent grommets and thru the substrate to the fiberglass to secure the coaming bolster
  5. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302

    I/O motors generally do not wear out. the SBC I pulled out and sold was 28 years old and still ran strong. I do know of a few charter boats that get new motors every 5000 hours or so. with proper maintenance usually the hull goes. as Chris mentioned, usually I/O's are murdered by an event.
  6. Scott Danforth

    MD11C VP 2cyl.

    you can have a mod combine the two ID's
  7. Scott Danforth

    Seat bushings

    if they go in the seat swivel/slide, check Garelick & Attwood. however you may need to buy new seat swivel/slide
  8. Scott Danforth

    1988 searay Seville cuddy cabin. Is it a good boat?

    As stated by Ted, the SeaRay was a perfectly fine boat back in 1987 or 1988 when it left the factory. if i twas stored outside and neglected, the transom and stringers may be fully rotted away. if it was stored in-doors, wiped down with ever use it may be perfect. all that matters is...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Live well drain access tracker 16

    Yes, lots of work, and lots of parts to remove
  10. Scott Danforth

    Live well drain access tracker 16

    welcome aboard. start taking the boat apart above it. plan a complete weekend while at it, if the thru-hull is plastic, replace it. they last about 5 years max
  11. Scott Danforth

    NEED HELP!

    its a 187 with a bolt-on swim platform extension good luck, dont know if I would go thru the problem for a 26 year old boat. However until you have a title and registration in your name, do not spend a dollar on the boat because legally its not yours. regarding service manual for the boat, it...
  12. Scott Danforth

    NEED HELP!

    what does the title and bill of sale say it is. because that is all the information you need. BTW, a google search will get you other information and comes up with a 2003 197 what is it you want to know about your 26 year old boat?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302

    one BOAT unit
  14. Scott Danforth

    Playpen coat for Odyssey 2303L

    see your local marine canvas and upholstery shop
  15. Scott Danforth

    Faria tachometer?

    I would confirm you have an issue prior to buying parts
  16. Scott Danforth

    Faria tachometer?

    just turn the key to the ignition side. your gauges should come on. no need to crank it over.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Gelcoat with pumice

    spray gel thow on pumice vacuum what doesnt stick spray gel over pumice alternative methode mix fumed silica into gel to make paste roll or brush gel on thick wait until it starts to set go over gel with a loop roller (bed liner roller) to pull little peaks. spray color layer over last. did...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Faria tachometer?

    check voltage at tach. if you have full voltage and the thing wont respond, switch the selectable switch around a bit (could have dirty contacts) contact Faria as to which series that is, then google the series. there may even be a decal with the faria part number
  19. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302

    pros.... better fuel economy on part throttle running better performance that Whhhhaaaaaaaaaa sound when you open the throttle cons.... parts to buy
  20. Scott Danforth

    Mounting twin outboards to inflatable

    a buddy of mine moved his 37 foot sailboat across Tampa bay in a head-wind using the 2hp outboard on his dingy. it took a few hours to go 8 miles, however he did it.
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