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  1. Scott Danforth

    Short vhf antenna

    remember, short antennas are pretty much useless for reaching any distance. for VHF, you want the tallest antenna you can afford. the longer the antenna, the greater (higher) the gain that mount allows you to fold the antenna down when you put the cover on.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Boat will run perfect in neutral and will rev up in neutral but will die instantly

    @Grub54891 volvo penta does not use a shift interupt switch, they have a cone clutch @timmy262003 your motor will rev to 5000 RPM in neutral running on 2 cylinders being fed by a drop of fuel. however under load you need all 6 cylinders being fed a lot of fuel. what is the story behind your...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Old Mercruiser 120 3000rpms WOT rated for 3900-4300

    your motor is designed to run on 87 octane fuel from the local gas station. adding octane booster will do nothing but lighten your wallet and lose a bit of power unless your motor is designed with really high compression, you do not need high octane. your motor is NOT designed with high...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Time to redo the back deck vinyl/upholstery - what brand/kind to go with?

    the sunbrella line of vinyl fabrics have the longest waranty against pinking in the industry the teflon threads are probably the best for UV
  5. Scott Danforth

    Sprint 270 ignition wiring

    factory service manual has wiring schematics https://publications.brunswick.com/
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercrusier 260 closed cooling system, squealing sound water pump

    if this is the motor in your 42 year old boat in your signature, it is possible the water pump is going
  7. Scott Danforth

    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    put more weight up-front. on my underpowered Avanti, it required everyone up front to get my lard-butt out of the water on one ski. as for drop in power. plug in Rinda and look for codes.
  8. Scott Danforth

    need help identifying a 25hp motor

    what serial number is on the sticker on the clamp?
  9. Scott Danforth

    Replacing bow seat foam

    an electric carving knife is cheaper than a hot-wire knife. all we used at work were garage sale buy electric carving knives. (usually $1)
  10. Scott Danforth

    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    that would have started the corrosion almost instantly
  11. Scott Danforth

    Raw water pump seal on 2012 V8 5.7L

    look at the cover on your pump. it will have Johnsons part number on it.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Raw water pump seal on 2012 V8 5.7L

    this should be it with the wire anti-rotation bracket 10-13614-02 https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Pump-10-13614-02-Impeller-Malibu/dp/B0D4FJ4B9V
  13. Scott Danforth

    Raw water pump seal on 2012 V8 5.7L

    a new pump is only $175 look up Johnson pumps. you have either a Johnson F5B-9 or the slightly longer F6B-9. the longer (higher flow) F6B-9 is about $80 cheaper than the F5B for some reason. rebuild kits are reasonable too. dont pay volvo for the same pump you can buy yourself. here is a...
  14. Scott Danforth

    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    that looks like galvanic corrosion. something is literally eating the aluminum. check your electrical grounds. none should be using the boat as a ground.
  15. Scott Danforth

    The internet has no actual information about common boats? 2003 Tempest 165. Google ONLY lists for sale ads.

    For a motor manual, go here. https://publications.brunswick.com/ As far as a boat manual, only about 12 manufacturers (out of 200,000 manufacturers over the past 100 years) have an actual manual, other than the 4-page safety brochure listing the servicing dealers Take a boaters safety course
  16. Scott Danforth

    New motor arrived today

    Can do 3 12 volt batteries wired in series
  17. Scott Danforth

    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    Ted, I have a prop if you need it .....PM me
  18. Scott Danforth

    New alternator, still low voltage

    By clean....use 150 grit and make the terminals shiny enough your mother in law would eat off them If the cables are crunchy, replace them When done, seal the connections with marine electrical varnish
  19. Scott Danforth

    Mystery bolt found in bilge

    Measuring the pic with a ruler shows it's stretched.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Emergency Starter Solenoid

    It's a ~100 amp contactor with isolated ground. Available nearly anywhere
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