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  1. Scott Danforth

    Repair balsa core from inside boat

    me, I would use a core bond unless you cant get it in time, then I would mix up PB a bit on the soupy side and probably roll it on with a 4" roller
  2. Scott Danforth

    out drive

    if it matches the dimensions at the bottom of this forum page.... then yes https://forums.iboats.com/threads/must-have-technical-information-for-diyers-an-work-safe-search-version-of.335378/
  3. Scott Danforth

    Custom dash companies?

    are you wanting a company to make a one-off or production? sounds like a one-off a custom one-off will take many many hours and be expensive unless you do it yourself. depending on the materials, you can get a local plastics company to make a panel from a CAD drawing companies like MEP...
  4. Scott Danforth

    OMC shift cable

    yes what OMC drive? Stringer or Cobra?
  5. Scott Danforth

    Removing wax marks from gelcoat

    the largest area you can wax in the sun is a 1 foot by 1 foot area. Waxing is best done on the shady side of the boat use one of the marine dewaxers, wash with dawn dish soap or mary kay on&off then re-wax
  6. Scott Danforth

    Filling coolant reservoir 3.0 TKS?

    pour 50/50 mix of coolant into the HX until its full (about half a pint), put a bit in the bottom of the jug (about half a pint) Just like I stated in post #2 and #8 and go boating
  7. Scott Danforth

    Transom issues

    Welcome aboard you will have to investigate your location if there is someone that will take on the job. remember, you will be paying $125/hour labor for this many hundred hour job or you can do it yourself the rot will not be centralized to the transom. the steps are as follows; remove...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Drain plug?

    yes, the scuppers are the drains. there is no plugs
  9. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    not sure which mechanism you have however the holes may have slots. additionally, the clearance holes are 5/16" and the t-nuts should be 1/4" that will give a bit of slop.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Filling coolant reservoir 3.0 TKS?

    No, it should be full to the bottom of the lip. You have an air pocket in there Looks line you are about a half pint down
  11. Scott Danforth

    Hull issue on powerquest

    I would look at it sooner than later
  12. Scott Danforth

    Prop shaft question

    I wouldnt.. The great Don S called it always sieze In fresh water, you may get away with it. In salt water, it promotes corrosion
  13. Scott Danforth

    gas prices

    Fuel is the cheapest part of boating
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 water by-pass theory

    Replace the impeller, never worth it to not do it. Overheating is lack of flow
  15. Scott Danforth

    Fuel pump “over spraying?”

    I would be looking at sticking injectors. Have them cleaned and flow tested
  16. Scott Danforth

    Are the blocks of foam in the corners above deck necessary?

    remember, the factory tested the boat by intentionally sinking it. from that test, they determined the amount of foam needed to keep the boat at the surface.
  17. Scott Danforth

    volvo penta Runs and drives but once it reaches operating, it shuts down.

    Its almost never the coil
  18. Scott Danforth

    Are the blocks of foam in the corners above deck necessary?

    The foam is there for flotation to keep the boat at the surface should you forget the plug, get swamped, etc. Without the foam, the boat goes to the bottom with a breach. I would keep/replace the flotation foam
  19. Scott Danforth

    High Prices of used boats and the future? Bubble or not?

    We are going to see a market correction shortly. similar to the 2005-2007 price correction that happened in 2008-2010. may not be as drastic, however there will be a slight correction. RV market prices have started falling. When the lots were empty, RV dealers were charging higher prices...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Anybody Experienced with ClicSeal Pour Spout

    I wouldnt take months. you should be fine for a few week period of time.
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