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  1. Scott Danforth

    1965 Glasspar Seafair - Floor replacement

    first, welcome aboard second, go to the top of the forum, there are 4 stickies there. the Third has links that are specific to boat hull repair. specifically look at links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in that specific order. look at every video. look at every picture. all the information...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Looking To Buy a Boat

    welcome aboard some of the euro folk will be along shortly to comment. folks like @QBhoy are boating in Scotland. however, if I recall, the water can get quite brutal. I would be looking for something at least 25'+ (8M)
  3. Scott Danforth

    Small Hole Repair - Good Idea or Bad Idea?

    see post #4 some fumed silica, some small chopped glass, a bit of POLY resin, some colorant...... then come back with gel and touch up. basically the same mix and process as link 13 in the DIY stickies https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercury's New Outboard

    I know the guy that worked on the steering on the 600hp V12 Verado....... I would want a mechanical system...... (just giving you a hard time Travis M.)
  5. Scott Danforth

    Small Hole Repair - Good Idea or Bad Idea?

    if it was me...... mix up some hairy PB with white colorant, as needed. then go around and fill the holes. then come back and spot-gel the holes the only wood on a boat should be 70 year old chris crafts, old wooden sail boats or teak.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercury's New Outboard

    not only fly by wire, however shift by wire and steer by wire as well...... personally, I like to have something mechanical between the helm and the steering gear
  7. Scott Danforth

    Engines: 2 x 4.3GXi or 1 x 5.7Gxi

    fuel consumption at cruise will be identical....... the maxed out 5.7 will burn the same fuel as two partially loaded 4.3's however getting out of the hole to get up to plane you will need the twin 4.3's fuel consumption is 0.4# of fuel per hp per hour speed is dependent on hull design, wind...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Riser question 97 Volvo Penta 3.0

    buying a rotten bayliner for a running 3.0 will get you a complete and running motor for about $300
  9. Scott Danforth

    OMC to Mercruiser!

    I loved my first few boats........however I never loved one enough to want to go thru the work to restore the hull and swap drivelines and fill the giant hole from an OMC
  10. Scott Danforth

    Riser question 97 Volvo Penta 3.0

    you never owned a boat, yet you bought a neglected boat that doesnt run? the fact that the motor was full of water means at a minimum, the drive is coming off and the motor is coming out to be put on an engine stand and have the pan come off to see how badly things are most likely the raw...
  11. Scott Danforth

    Any marine electrical control brands to avoid?

    I personally build my own panels...... Carling switches, ETA or Carling circuit breakers, Hella marine relay panels and fuse panels (if you want to go with fuses) and wire it up yourself. you can also shop places like Pacer Marine https://www.pacergroup.net/products/
  12. Scott Danforth

    OMC to Mercruiser!

    me personally, like Bondo said..... sell everything you have from controls/gauges to the prop - yes, I did say controls an gauges to the prop....... then buy everything you need from controls/gauges to the prop from a donor boat or simply take the $3k you are going to dump into your hull, and...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercury's New Outboard

    former employee of mine was lead on much of the design. sad that Seven Marine was getting 627hp out of 6.0 liters (727hp from 7.2 liters) and Merc needed 12 cylinders and 7.6 liters. Bet the volvo guys are kicking themselves
  14. Scott Danforth

    Bravo 3 Drive Showers

    they come into play on go-fast boats primarily used in poker runs.
  15. Scott Danforth

    ‘73 Bee Craft

    read this thread (link 14 from the sticky) in its entirety (and watch every video, etc) https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1995-sea-ray-220-signature-deck-and-stringer-restoration.495449/ you will get the idea. also, keep in mind, Frisco's boat was 20 years newer than yours.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Stern drive/inboard engine - sealing transom ring

    nothing was used at the factory. big hole cut with saw, boot installed, ring installed, screw holes drilled, screws inserted
  17. Scott Danforth

    ‘73 Bee Craft

    first, welcome aboard second, I wouldnt trust a boat with a rotten hull patched together with metal plates. especially with family members..... third, why did you buy a patched boat to begin with? Fourth, remove the cap. the transom and stringers are gone, especially on a 49 year old boat...
  18. Scott Danforth

    OMC Manuals

    All OMC manuals can be obtained thru the original print house (Ken Cook) www.outboardbooks.com
  19. Scott Danforth

    Best Browser add on's

    I use the ad-blocker on firefox, however I do not store any passwords on any password manager. I have an old-school written list of passwords.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Stern drive/inboard engine - sealing transom ring

    the rubber from the boot does a good job of sealing the holes since it squishes down around the screw and creates a seal. youre overthinking it.
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