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  1. Scott Danforth

    Electrical problem after doing something dumb

    If you are not mechanically inclined or electrically savvy like you say, take it to your local marine mechanic
  2. Scott Danforth

    Flybridge windshield 85 36’ mainship aft cabin

    Is the windshield flat or curved? If flat, your local glass shop or local plastic shop If curved......sell a kidney or take out a second mortgage and call TMS
  3. Scott Danforth

    Older 25 HP 2 Stroke

    when was the last time the impeller was changed. look for signs of overheating
  4. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    then find a boat newer than 15 years old. I have slow speed video of the cam on my BBC pulling in water vapor from 12 feet behind the collector. I had to go with a custom H-pipe and water-jacketed exhaust in order to run my mufflers.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Pontoon Boathouse

    here you go
  6. Scott Danforth

    2021 Divisional Weekend

    so....... do I root for the Pack...... or the Bucs....... either way, will be drinking a few during the game.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    the rogue would be a nice boat....:D...... however you will most likely need to rebuild the transom, rear foam boxes and, bulkhead just forward of the motor and the stringers in between.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Stroker engine build

    I would shoot for 9.5:1 or less. as Scott stated, stock motor was 9.4:1 vortec heads allow you to run slightly higher compression than the combustion chambers prior with wet exhaust, stick to 270 degrees of duration of less with wet exhaust. or you need to go to a dry jacketed exhaust...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Neutra Salt System Solenoid and pully question VP 5.7 Gi-f

    they are simply a spring loaded arm. been used since the 80's
  10. Scott Danforth

    Neutra Salt System Solenoid and pully question VP 5.7 Gi-f

    The neutrasalt system may be plugged. Its a simple system, however requires the raw water pump to be pushing water to work.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Should I keep the Volvo 280?

    you have to look and be ready. I scored a complete second 290DP from transom shield to lower for under $800 had to be in the right place in the right time.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Should I keep the Volvo 280?

    Find a complete 290dp drive to replace the 280. Then upgrade the motor to a 383 stroker
  13. Scott Danforth

    aquasport 175 osprey

    Famine proof.....LOL...... Where does that fall in the Big - Healthy Heavy - Husky - Fluffy - and Daaaaamn! Rating?
  14. Scott Danforth

    Martinique 2600 year 2002

    https://www.wellcraft.com/us/contact contact them. talk to their customer service department (btw, you get faster response if you call them)
  15. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 470 Starter & Fuel Pump

    regarding the fuel pump. original pump was a carter M60337. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=296900&jsn=3 or https://www.summitracing.com/parts/crt-m60337?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAiAl4WABhAJEiwATUnEFy3SxoNgfF-TG4noyC7lrGdhE1mjNcXZ3x1b7NxBBjvGvooM2M0OkRoCk3MQAvD_BwE fittings are...
  16. Scott Danforth

    1955

    as mentioned prior. Ash for the gunwales the clamp plate on the outside is just that, something that the motor clamps into. my bud's '58 tinny restoration used mahogany for the exterior clamp plate and ash for the transom. bow was done with mahogany strips
  17. Scott Danforth

    Installing new decking question

    Good luck. just screwing in plywood and not tabing it will have the plywood fail within a few years. using paint vs resin is a fools errand if you dont have the cash to do it right, you wont have the cash to do it over. a typical floor/stringer/transom job is about $3k in materials and...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 5.7Gi Closed Cooling Question

    the outdrive the raw water fitting under the upper transmission where the raw water hose is. look at the manual. item #9 in the image below
  19. Scott Danforth

    Serial number question

    power head has been swapped. serial number on the power head is much older than the transom bracket.
  20. Scott Danforth

    New Boat Bummer

    I have a 14' tinny you could borrow
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