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  1. Scott Danforth

    Major hull damage , looking for tips

    I want to hear the story behind that..... get a large finger gauge, make the port side match the starboard side https://www.amazon.com/Big-Horn-19062-Plastic-Contour/dp/B001C06BBE
  2. Scott Danforth

    Rip Seven Marine?

    Eric and Rick who founded seven marine then sold it to volvo had hoped it would flourish...... not be killed off. boat builders quit ordering it because Volvo made it difficult to get motors. a good example is intrepid. they used to build many boats with2-3 7 marine outboards. now they...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    I dont think moderators can nominate if I read the rules right.
  4. Scott Danforth

    No spark plug spark... 170 MC , 1985 Sea Ray

    yes, this would normally short to ground. easy to check with a ohm meter
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo to Mercruiser

    you basically have an obsolete VP motor and drive and want to replace it with the mercruiser 470 and MC1? I question why you would want to use the 470, however that is another issue you need to close off the transom and re-build it then you need to mount mercuiser transom shield at the proper...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Steam Launch parts acquired

    once you wet that hull, I will nominate the boat for this years SOTY https://forums.iboats.com/threads/2020-splash-of-the-year-nominations.740451/#post-5621451
  7. Scott Danforth

    2020 Splash Of The Year nominations

    wouldnt making it a sticky for a time being help?
  8. Scott Danforth

    357 mag bravo 4v long block replacement

    measure the SWL to riser height. Riser should be 14" above the water line
  9. Scott Danforth

    Seeking Johnson Outboard Owner's Manual

    you can get any OMC/Johnson/Evinrude publication from here https://www.outboardbooks.com/
  10. Scott Danforth

    357 mag bravo 4v long block replacement

    you may just need new heads and exhaust. my guess the exhaust is either leaking or the back of the boat is sitting low and needs taller risers under the elbows
  11. Scott Danforth

    Duoprop F7 is too big by 400+rpms

    F5's would be better for skiing, however you will need to watch the top end RPM's
  12. Scott Danforth

    357 mag bravo 4v long block replacement

    dont forget the vanity cover with flames..... the 357 has the vanity cover with flames....:p as AD mentioned, nothing special about the motor. may want to check the exhaust manifolds, they may have leaked and simply rusted your valves
  13. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta Power Steering Troubleshooting

    its how they are tested at the factory
  14. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta Power Steering Troubleshooting

    you pull the ps cooler and you pressure test it. it should hold 50 psi forever on the oil side
  15. Scott Danforth

    Am I crazy

    Turn the radio up
  16. Scott Danforth

    Duoprop F7 is too big by 400+rpms

    D6's or F6's
  17. Scott Danforth

    140 w/ 470 drive RPM & MPH #s

    that is about all that the 3.0 has. best speed I have ever hit with a 3.0 was in a 16.5' boat and we hit 42mph.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Am I crazy

    yes
  19. Scott Danforth

    2020 Splash Of The Year nominations

    Thanks AD....
  20. Scott Danforth

    2020 Splash Of The Year nominations

    Watching this thread....https://forums.iboats.com/threads/steam-launch-parts-acquired.504822.... may have a 3rd nominee if it gets splashed.
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