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  1. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    If only the auto makers would take heed of customer desires instead of using social engineering to push tech few people really want to push profits. a failed backup camera can kill the whole CAN/LAN, which can take out HVAC, infotainment, start control, window control, etc. and in 3-5 years...
  2. Scott Danforth

    which caulking is acceptable

    FYI, look up the practical sailor caulk test results. The 3M products failed in their teating
  3. Scott Danforth

    which caulking is acceptable

    Boat caulk by life caulk Never sillycone. Butyl is for windshields, hatches and RV roofs
  4. Scott Danforth

    215 sundowner transom

    The transom rotted after the stringers rotted Replacing the transom from the outside is 2x the work for 1/2 as good a job plus you still need to pull the boat apart to take care of the stringers, saturated foam and the soon to be rotten floor
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 3.0 help

    Yes, if you have fuel in the clear line , you need to replace your fuel pump. They are about $50 After replacing your pump, change oil and check compression
  6. Scott Danforth

    Robalo2440 1995 Nav light needs repaired

    Call Chaparral/ Robalo customer service and ask
  7. Scott Danforth

    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Going to add evap leak detection pumps to the list of dislikes. Parts shouldn't die on a 3 year old vehicle with only 22,000 miles
  8. Scott Danforth

    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    Drill thru the gel with bit in reverse. The switch directions. Counter sink the hole
  9. Scott Danforth

    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    I have never used loctite on starter bolts.
  10. Scott Danforth

    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    3/8 bolts, 26-31 ft lb. or two clicks of the elbow
  11. Scott Danforth

    I have a question about the marine navigation system

    What system? What model? Is this a new to you boat, or an old boat with a new problem?
  12. Scott Danforth

    Building a fishing boat.

    The chemicals in pressure treated lumber eats aluminum unless you get the pricy KDAT I would use ACX that has been treated with Old Timmers Formula (google it in iBoats) or marine plywood
  13. Scott Danforth

    Building a fishing boat.

    I wouldn't use pressure treated lumber.
  14. Scott Danforth

    destroyed 2 gimbal bearing tools trying to dislodge a seized bearing. still stuck

    there is also simply drilling the outer race
  15. Scott Danforth

    destroyed 2 gimbal bearing tools trying to dislodge a seized bearing. still stuck

    Cut off wheel, split inner race. Then bead of weld on outer race
  16. Scott Danforth

    Building a fishing boat.

    I recommend a wider boat with a lot less flare to the bow
  17. Scott Danforth

    Building a fishing boat.

    it isnt the size of the casting deck, its the flare of the bow and how tippy the boat will be because it is so narrow. think of standing on a 5-gallon pail in a canoe.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Building a fishing boat.

    the boat is really narrow for a bow mounted casting deck.
  19. Scott Danforth

    1000 hp pontoon

    at the lake of the ozarks shoot out, Forest River exceeded 100mph on a stock boat. https://www.speedonthewater.com/hamilton-tooning-up-for-lake-of-the-ozarks-shootout/ note, Berkshire, Trifecta and Southbay are all Forest River Marine boats, made in the same plant...
  20. Scott Danforth

    1000 hp pontoon

    Forest River Marine (makers of the chassis used in most of the high-hp pontoons) even made a pontoon with the Mercury Racing 1350. that is 1350hp.
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