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  1. Scott Danforth

    Fix hull damage.

    you know if the deck is soft, the transom and stringers long ago rotted away. the crack in the chine leaking water is evidence of that. so build a cradle and read links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b (in their entirety) from the following sticky in the restoration forum...
  2. Scott Danforth

    MC2 what will replace it

    I would look for a 1996 or later bayliner with a rotten hull with a 4.3 and Alpha drive and transfer the whole works like post #4 then you sell the trailer the bayliner was on, sell the glass, etc and the whole thing may cost you sweat and about $1000
  3. Scott Danforth

    Yamaha 140?

    probably doesnt pass emissions
  4. Scott Danforth

    Skinny water boat.

    pontoon boat with a hydraulic jack plate
  5. Scott Danforth

    So I bought a small brig inflatable

    Running too long a shaft and the motor plows and performance suffers
  6. Scott Danforth

    Daily Driver

    Update on daily whip. Rear ended in December ( not my fault ) which netted me a complete new paint job. Got car back in march In april, new timing chain components ( tensioner ) installed earlier failed, causing timing chain to flail about and eat everything in the front of the motor, filling...
  7. Scott Danforth

    I changed my outdrive !!!

    You trying to convince yourself? You swaped out the better A1G2 for an A1G1 or MC1.
  8. Scott Danforth

    So I bought a small brig inflatable

    get a short shaft
  9. Scott Danforth

    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    I have a colt 380 government that is just about too big for pocket carry, so thinking belt myself. a bit torn between leather and nylon fabric
  10. Scott Danforth

    Help me be the hero :-), Mercury 4.3 – no spark

    do you have the old 2-wire trigger assembly or the new 3-wire trigger assembly in the distributor?
  11. Scott Danforth

    New, steering cylinder locks to starboard

    the servo valve is the section that the steering cable sheath is threaded into. what does the factory service manual say for adjusting that end of the system?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Ease of towing larger boat

    I currently tow my boat only about 15 miles at most. however have no problem towing it 250 miles if we want to head to the keys. using a 1/2 ton GMC (9600# towing cap) buddy used to tow his 28' carver all over the place with a similar truck without issues. some ramps you need 4 wheel drive...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Walkthrough windshield hinge

    you have to call. they literally have about 5000 different shapes, of which 4990 are not on their web site.
  14. Scott Danforth

    I changed my outdrive !!!

    you sure on the ratio? there is a 1.81:1 and a 1.94:1 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen 2 (1991 & Newer) Engine HP Liters/CID Cylinders Gear Ratio Tooth Count Year 3 Liter 130 3.0/181 4 2.0 24-24 1998-2005 3 Liter 130 3.0/181 4 1.94 20-24 1991-2005 4.3 Liter 175 4.3/262 6 1.81 17-19 1991-2005...
  15. Scott Danforth

    New, steering cylinder locks to starboard

    check the servo valve and cable connection
  16. Scott Danforth

    Walkthrough windshield hinge

    have you guys tried taylor made (you know, the company that made the original windows) they even re-named their aftermarket website so noobs can find them. https://boatwindshieldrepair.com/
  17. Scott Danforth

    So... I want to buy a boat, but I know nothing about them.

    a few boat manufacturers were making cuddy-bow riders. basically a cuddy cabin with a deep console and a section of bow to sit in. however they are in the 27-30 foot range.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Anti Seize or Not?

    calibrated elbow...... its a 3/8" grade 8 bolt. your fine between 25 and 35 lb-ft
  19. Scott Danforth

    Yamaha l4 3.0l sterndrive replacement trim pump

    a 108 - the yellow cap on the plastic reservoir is where you fill the system yours, not sure ATF, UTF, SAE 10, SAE 30, SAE 30, ISO 46 all suitable if you flush your system ATF (straight ATF, not type F, Mercon or Dexron) and SAE 30 are the common fluids.
  20. Scott Danforth

    So... I want to buy a boat, but I know nothing about them.

    Tastes change. Many small cuddies went away because most people with a 24 foot or smaller realize they were too cramped to be useful Over 24 feet, and you get a better layout with a pocket cruiser The cuddy was unique. They made sense only from 24 feet to about 28 feet More money to be made...
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