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  1. Scott Danforth

    Who on here like to photoshop?

    looking for ideas on revising the paint scheme on the boat, and would like to add a radar arch to the boat. However I dont have photoshop. anyone on here want to take a few side shots of a boat, and add in a radar arch and change the stripe scheme? be careful.... may get multiple requests for...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Trip to Plymouth England

    While on vacation, I get a call that I need to head to Plymouth England to assist in an installation / commissioning for a project at work. took a few pics that you guys may be interested in. yes, that is where the mayflower sailed from, yes, that boat is a few years older than the US, and...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Nelson Lake, Hayward Wisconsin

    I'm convinced there are no fish in this lake. At least no walleye. The recent flooding may have passed them over the dam. Nephew left the crawlers in the sun... What a ripe smell. At least the Leinies are cold Headed to door county this friday for walleye fishing.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Hot Rodding ..... Modifying a Mark 4 BBC Oil Pan For a Gen V/VI BBC

    As part of my BBC build http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...ll-the-admiral I had picked up a mark 4 (1965-1990 454) 8-quart mercruiser cast aluminum oil pan. The problem is I picked up a Gen V/VI core motor for the project because I wanted a 1-piece oil seal and roller cam and valve train...
  5. Scott Danforth

    VP 740A engine damper (coupler) alternative

    So I am still gathering parts for the BBC upgrade to the boat. I started looking at the dampers. my old SBC had a triangular damper plate retained with 3 screws. the VP 740's had a round unit with larger springs, retained by all 6 screws. That was P/N 856346 which is NLA. Does anyone know if...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Why we bond and use zincs

    When a picture is worth 1000 words. this is what happens to stainless when zincs are not maintained in a marina everything below the waterline is gone... I do not have the history of the boat, however believe its a 2002/2003 vintage
  7. Scott Danforth

    Anyone ever successfully reason with your Admiral? Just venting

    So, earlier this year, sold the SBC out of the boat to make funds for the BBC project. Admiral says, the boat could wait, need to spend a bit of $ on house issues. No problem, so we divert funds, paint the lanai, entry way, and spend a bit on college fees for the stepson. All good, tax return...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser BBC dipstick

    can someone tell me the part number of the dipstick that comes on Mercruiser 454's with oil pan 47552. picked up an oilpan, windage tray, and dipstick tube for the project, however the dipstick is missing. Thanks in advance.
  9. Scott Danforth

    TOOLS EXPLAINED BY AN ENGINEER

    Have this list above my workstation at my desk. thought I would share TOOLS EXPLAINED BY AN ENGINEER To the uninitiated, the workshop can be an intimidating place, full of tools you may not know what to do with. To help, here's a helpful explanation of common tools and their uses. DRILL PRESS...
  10. Scott Danforth

    BBC build- Don't tell the Admiral

    Mods, feel free to move this into the VP section if you want, however its not repair, or a problem...... its a goal for more smiles:D So, been wanting to build a 383 stroker SBC for the boat for a long time (since I bought the boat) This will be added to the links here...
  11. Scott Danforth

    I pour sugar in my gas tank to keep the ethanol from freezing

    I pour sugar in my gas tank to keep the ethanol from freezing during winter just sayin..... Saw it on another forum and thought we need a bit of levity here..... and for all you that do not know better, ethanol doesnt freeze, and sugar in the fuel system is bad
  12. Scott Danforth

    Bahama Cruise

    The Admiral booked a Bahama cruise for us next week. Any iBoaters going to be in the Bahama's Tuesday will be in Grand Bahamas, Wednesday in Nassau, Thursday on Great Stirrup Cay
  13. Scott Danforth

    question on Merc 9.8 waterpump

    putting the 9.8 back together, pulled the waterpump out, and there is this hole in the upper pump housing. my guess its a pressure relief. should I leave it, or should I plug it off with JB weld.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Just wondering...... Anyone else....

    .....have dogs with bad gas. I mean clear the room and check the carpet for a gift bad. sitting in the office, checking emails, looking over iBoats, checking out a few hot rod projects on a few other forums, and one of the two dogs laying in the room let out a foul stench so bad the other got...
  15. Scott Danforth

    Merc 9.8 go-fast mods

    starting to get ready to put my 1984 9.8 back together for the wooster hellion project. its a stock 9.8 electric start with the WMB-1 carb. compression is good. I had the motor running just to make sure it ran just prior to pulling the power head off and stripping the motor down. Now is the...
  16. Scott Danforth

    12hp Gale mfg (Goodyear branded) motor in salt water? brackish water?

    So my dad is coming down this weekend. he called me up and asked if I wanted the boat (his 14' tinny with a 12hp Gale, trolling motor, depth finder, etc.) and said he hasnt used it since I winterized it for him 4 years ago. He already has it hooked to the car, tires inflated and bearings...
  17. Scott Danforth

    you know that sick feeling....

    .... when you are operating the chainsaw, everything is going good, chips are flying, the saw is singing at about 6000 RPM, you lean forward putting a bit of pressure on the blade just a bit to finish the cut because the Cicadas are flying around your head.......then "KATHWAK" and silence. pull...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Seattle, here I come

    Have a business trip to Delta Marine for some of our equipment. get up at 0300 to aim the car toward the airport while desparately awaiting the coffee to do its job. will be in the land of starbucks, and yuppies. wont have much time to check iboats via the interweb, so talk to you guys in a week.
  19. Scott Danforth

    suggestions on disc brakes for my new to me trailer

    currently in the middle of rehabing a new to me galvanized trailer for the Cruiser's. trailer has UFP spindles, had UFP 42 brakes (rusted beyond salvage), and a UFP A-60 actuator set up for tandem disc brake axles. new A-60 actuator on its way, however thinking of changing over to Kodiac...
  20. Scott Danforth

    Proper gear and knowledge saves lives

    http://wbay.com/2015/06/19/4-rescued-from-sinking-boat-off-manitowoc/ this was on a hometown post on FB. Glad everyone is safe
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