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  1. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    well, two smoking guns on the over-heat the stainless screen I put in the top hose from the thermostat housing to catch rust flakes that didnt come loose from the heads when I first got them and soaked in oxalic acid, then had them baked prior to re-refreshing........ works...... it kept all...
  2. Scott Danforth

    What caused this? Blown head gasket, cracked block between cylinder 4&6

    all we see is this clicking on the links, all we get are this
  3. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    we didnt get far....... the holeshot has issues, she is running lean until the RPM's get up to pull the 2ndaries open. pretty sure this is why most BBC's run 850 mechanical secondary double pumpers. going to try to adjust the vac secondary spring and jets first...... if that doesnt work, then...
  4. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    so...... found the impeller bits (two still under the motor in the bilge) and rattle-canned the props
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    here is some of the aftermath of running aground in muck......... I get to re-paint the props and lower part of the drive.....
  6. Scott Danforth

    1963 Boston wailer 13 footer

  7. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    Spent Saturday working away at the hit list on the boat. wired up the amp and radio cleaned out a mud dauber nest discovered the port-a-potty top tank leaks so...... Sunday morning fixed the port-a-potty Not the greatest photographs, however its a soft splash at least. dropped in at the...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Bought a Larson tri-hull, but can't seem to figure out what it is.

    first, welcome aboard second, what does the bill of sale and the registration say it is? third, many times without proper paperwork, you have a yard planter 4th, buying a 41 year old boat anyway makes it a project. expect to dump in about $5000 to restore the hull and interior 5th, no HIN...
  9. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    spent Saturday tearing the garage apart looking for things to go back on/in the boat discovered the carb accelerator pump wasnt squirting. the check valve in the bowl was stuck along with the check valve at the discharge fenders and PFD's
  10. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    only crazy if it didnt work. couldnt get the drive all the way down to set the trim indicator..... so.....lowered the ground under it
  11. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    forgot to post these pics the other day. installed the breathers. used an old hot-rodders trick. make a stand-off pipe and stuff it with fiberglass screen material (or brillo pads) the oil vapors collect on the screen to become droplets and run back down into the motor vs becoming droplets on...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Windows for 15ft cuddy

    first, do you have paperwork on the boat indicating you are the owner? make sure that is in place before starting a restoration or you may have a really nice yard planter second, depending where the port lights are located, you may want something more substantial than an H-extrusion of...
  13. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    had some buds come over and help with a few things.... washed off the foredeck washed out the cockpit installed the remainder of the interior.... only the one cushion over the motor is currently the original. I have the new one, finishing that tonight.
  14. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    spring loaded plungers securing the cockpit cushion over the porta-potty The admiral already started adding decorative pillows....
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 165 inline 6

    'nuff said
  16. Scott Danforth

    1988 Rogue 2420

    so....here is a bit of the progress..... modifying the bow cabinet to have an access door.... measure the size of the opening I want install in boat staple the skins on the bolsters the upholstery shop shorted me 3 yards of material. sent an email yesterday, will call them this morning.
  17. Scott Danforth

    305 to 350 build questions

    'nuff said....
  18. Scott Danforth

    Oh Crap, my transom

    you realize there is more DIY boat repair information in the stickies at the top of the forums than on youtube. yes, pull the rub rail. you may also have screws down from the top. I did on my avanti Here is a pic of me putting the cap back on after doing the transom, floor, etc
  19. Scott Danforth

    BRP discontinues Evinrude

    Hey johnyrude owners....... End of a line https://fishingtackleretailer.com/brp-discontinues-evinrude-outboard-engines-signs-agreement-with-mercury-marine/
  20. Scott Danforth

    Boat insurance.... best price and options for towing etc.

    check your insurance for towing. many reimburse you for towing up to a limit. some have negotiated rates. I have progressive that covers the boat (and cars) and Boat US to cover towing the boat on the water should the need arise again. the first time I was towed in (23 miles), if I didnt...
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