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  1. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    Don't do that.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Manual release valve

    My guess is you are referring to the tilt and trim. after 40 years, my guess is the seals in the unit need to be replaced. Hydraulic seals last about 15 years
  3. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    do you have it on video.....LOL
  4. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    https://www.iboats.com/threads/i-o-sterndrive-conversion-to-outboards.773453/ Ted likes to spend money
  5. Scott Danforth

    New SeaRay owner (Sundancer 250) with some basic questions

    my last 3 tows would have averaged well over $1250 out of pocket each event especially when you are 15-23 miles from your port. all covered by my boat us membership. my normal vessel insurance offers towing reimbursement up to 3000, and I have to be able to call them. the boat US guys answer...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Steering setup

    are you referring to replacing the helm and cable? if so, seastar or u-flex
  7. Scott Danforth

    Indmar TBI smoke when warm and when accelerating

    White smoke is water in the combustion chamber. pull the spark plugs and look for a clean spark plug or two indicating water in those cylinders. water in the cylinder from a crack in the head or exhaust manifold will pound like crazy and be picked up from your knock sensor. blue smoke is from...
  8. Scott Danforth

    '86 Evinrude 60 VRO E60TLCD with water in #3

    the only legal place to get a new manual for your motor. https://outboardbooks.com/ for used, look on ebay.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Boat budget question

    Isnt AC a forensic accountant?
  10. Scott Danforth

    new engine overheats

    assuming since the outdrive has the pump in it, this is an alpha unit. did you replace the impeller back in 2016, or yesterday? because rubber parts go off of calendar hours, not use hours. your 9 year old rubber could be deteriorating and you could be loosing vanes. are you getting 15 psi...
  11. Scott Danforth

    A wiring question

    ABYC recommends 18 gauge, minimum not for capacity, however for strength 22 gauge can easily run 5 amps thru them, however in a lighting situation, you are only running about 3 watts. the 18 gauge you bought will be more than adequate.
  12. Scott Danforth

    New SeaRay owner (Sundancer 250) with some basic questions

    A Sundancer 250 with only a 5.0 is under powered. They were underpowered with the 5.7 magnum
  13. Scott Danforth

    2024 wake pro 230

    10 seconds with a refractometer and you will know the freezing point.
  14. Scott Danforth

    New SeaRay owner (Sundancer 250) with some basic questions

    I would just get tow boat US towing insurance. because iff things break, you will be a really really good distance from home.
  15. Scott Danforth

    NYC Accident

    the statement that I read was mechanical failure resulting in loss of helm control shortly after leaving the dock
  16. Scott Danforth

    Birds in the boat . . .

    Ted, may want to look at this crack in the plastic.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Alumacraft Livewell Valve Replacement

    Moved your thread to its own. please do not post in old threads. livewell valves are just plastic valves. they last about 15 years prior to needing to be replaced. to replumb most livewell systems, you must basically un-assemble the boat, removing all the platforms, etc., and in some cases...
  18. Scott Danforth

    cooking

    you are a geek.....
  19. Scott Danforth

    1987 Four Winns Boat 16ft inboard would you Buy?

    Start your own thread
  20. Scott Danforth

    New to Volvo family

    You want a spray out the muffs about 10 ft. You want to supply 7-10 GPM minimum to the muffs I use a 1" hose and 80psi (used to be 110 psi, until the county fixed the substation)
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