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  1. Scott Danforth

    Quality Bullet Connectors

    doubt there is a marine spec. I switched all the bullet connectors on my boat to 2-pin deutsch DT series connectors.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Alternator output

    stock output for the original 3.0 liter alternator was 35 amps. (I fat fingered post 2 from the phone) the V8's got 45 or 55 amp outputs define "decent stereo" you may have to run multiple batteries stock alternator output wiring was 8 gauge I believe on the OMC 3.0's
  3. Scott Danforth

    Alternator output

    Probably 5 amps
  4. Scott Danforth

    Hey Newbies

    Newbies cant read rhe rules, much less do math
  5. Scott Danforth

    Rent a cabin cruiser?

    I would want twins on a pocket cruiser vs a single, especially if trying to dock the weight of the boat determines the number of axles the boat you want may not be something you can rent (and the boat you can rent may not be what you want to buy) towing a 24-27 pocket cruiser will require a...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    did you drive? if so, have to hit a few places in beertown er Milwaukee too.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Boat trim

    I would go to aluminum heads, aluminm intake, aluminum exhaust manifolds and add a heat exchanger, shedding about 200# from the motor
  8. Scott Danforth

    Teleflex 3950210 Helm Replacement?

    Teleflex was sold in 2011 and became seastar solutions.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Hey @southkogs , if you need some good places to eat or drink, let me know. I grew up about an hour to the east.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Original 1998 OMC 176615 Stainless Steel Boat Propeller- can it be rehubbed?

    if that doesnt work, General Propeller in Bradenton is probably the best prop shop this side of the mississippi
  11. Scott Danforth

    Original 1998 OMC 176615 Stainless Steel Boat Propeller- can it be rehubbed?

    call a reputable propeller shop. even a volvo prop (with a permanently bonded hub) can be rehubed.
  12. Scott Danforth

    1995 OMC 5.0L water in bilge

    it is not normal, water should not be in the bilge usual culprits for water in the bilge: leaking bellows hole in exhaust y-pipe burned exhaust rubber boots rotten transom cracked block/manifolds damaged core plug leaking water pump leaking rubber hose from the cooling system back the boat...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Looking at 1990 Bayliner, need advice

    rebuilding or buying a reman will cost you about the same (about $2700 plus shipping) and that is just the longblock. if you need a manifold, it will cost you more. you may be able to shade-tree the rebuild for a bit less, however if you have to grind the crank, replace the rods/pistons...
  14. Scott Danforth

    Overheating and hydro locked

    I would pull the manifolds and acetone test them is this the first time you are using the boat this year?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Looking at 1990 Bayliner, need advice

    welcome aboard I personally would walk away for a variety of reasons. first, its a 32 year old bayliner, it will most likely need to have a full hull restoration. bayliners from the 80s thru the 90's should be avoided as they did not have the best build practices. most likely its a 3.0, and...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Shift Interrupter Switch DIY Repair...

    you can buy replacments. that is just a roller lever limit switch.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Overheating and hydro locked

    first, welcome aboard doubt it was a bad thermostat, normally its from lack of water flow from a failed raw water pump. if you did a serious overheat, you could have lost either head gaskets or the intake gasket. if any amount of water hit the exhaust castings, when hot, they can literally...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Additional sound signals for electric boats?

    this is international maritime law All Boats less than 12M (39.4 feet) in length - must carry an efficient sound producing device. In general, this may be a bell, whistle, or air horn. ... Boats at least 12M (39.4 feet) to less than 20M (65.6 feet) in length - Must carry a whistle and a bell...
  19. Scott Danforth

    Old boat.

    for marine specific parts for the drive, etc, OEM mercruiser parts the exhaust elbow gasket you mention should come from Mercruiser or Quicksilver for base engine specific parts, a reputable GM motor parts source for cables, iBoats sells cables. protectant for what?
  20. Scott Danforth

    Old boat.

    welcome aboard I would do a compression check on 5 and 7 I would also ask yourself why those two were your problem (such as leaking manifold, etc) a V8 will "pure like a kitten" running on 5 cylinders then I would replace all the rubber bits, pull the drive, inspect the u-joints and gimbal...
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