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  1. Scott Danforth

    Glass Fuse Amp?

    we do not know if your boat is a 10 foot dinghy, or a 200 foot trawler. we do not know the current load on your fuse holder. at a minimum. what kind of boat? what kind of motor? where was the fuse? what does it power? what size wire is coming out of the fuse to its load? that would give us...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Needing a t top

    center consoles will hit low 50's to mid 60's depending on power to get out were the fish are. some are in the 70's so a T-top that wont run WOT for 70 miles is a non-starter for many
  3. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Nah......
  4. Scott Danforth

    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    sea level has risen about 100mm in past 30 years.
  5. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    102" wide twin or triple engine outboard bracket like this is about 450# for the weldment. add about #50 for paint and fairing, and about #for each swim ladder the fiberglass top cap and the teak, etc add weight from there.
  6. Scott Danforth

    I am starting to believe some of the global warming in N J.

    Gills Rock Wisconsin. Taken late in 2018. That seawall used to be 5 feet above the water Down here in Florida, every rain storm now results in street flooding. The tidal surge has the water 6"-15" deep in the businesses along the coast
  7. Scott Danforth

    Used Boat Values - Value tools

    COVID thru all the prices and values in a blender There are a bunch of 2013 and 2014 Corsairs that are above $100k. That appears to be a valid price
  8. Scott Danforth

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    car-part.com lists about a dozen 1996-2000 350s with under 80k miles within 20 miles of St Paul for under $1000 https://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi
  9. Scott Danforth

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    A good motor with 150k will last another 15-30 years in a boat with proper maintenance
  10. Scott Danforth

    Engine over heats

    look at item #9. they are prone to failure after that, look at seal #8
  11. Scott Danforth

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Ted, you need this. already comes with LifePo batteries...... and some really cool features. https://revelyachts.com/boat/revel-44s/
  12. Scott Danforth

    Can I use a 3 wire PTT motor to replace a 2 wire PTT motor and keep the relays?

    if you understand relays, reversing contactors, etc you can make it work both systems need 2 relays, the 2-wire uses both contactor sets, the 3-wire uses 1 cotactor set.
  13. Scott Danforth

    bow navigation wire runs through the railing… where does it come into the main section?

    here is a 1996 250 https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/owners-manuals-files/1996_250%20Sundancer_90-96_Sport_Cruisers.pdf I did not find an updated 250
  14. Scott Danforth

    bow navigation wire runs through the railing… where does it come into the main section?

    since we make similar bow rails at work, I do not think it would go thru the stanchion because it is too difficult to make the wire do the 90 degree turn. We run all of ours back to the aft mounting pad / nut-penny thru a hollow stud. However can not comment on your 27 year old SeaRay as I...
  15. Scott Danforth

    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    oxalic acid is as mild as vinegar. I just had 100 quarts I made to soak some rusty parts for welding and was scrubbing the parts with my bare hands in the tub.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Needing a t top

    the company that originally made the HSB tops in 2000 has been bought and sold (I think twice). I think your two choices are find a trashed boat with a top, and refurb the top (it will need new powder coat as the anodizing will have long corroded) or get one made.
  17. Scott Danforth

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    BTW, a 1996 boat run in Minnesota for 3 months a year should not need a rebuild unless something went away. You probably do not even have 1000 hours. What indicates it needs a rebuild?
  18. Scott Danforth

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    If you can get to Green Bay. Stop in at Baril Engine and see Larry Sannes, or to Manitowoc and see Scotty and Jake at Manitowoc Motor Machine. They are busy during race season
  19. Scott Danforth

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    The heads alone give between 30-40 more HP than the 12-bolt non-vortec motors because the ports are higher allowing so much more airflow to the motor The roller cam can be more aggressive to give you a whole lot more power. However the cam installed in your motor is extremely mild Stepping...
  20. Scott Danforth

    best place to get reman 5.7 mercruiser

    The heads make it vortec. If you are going reman, I would go vortec heads, 4-barrel, and stroked crank. 320hp-330hp. With a decent cam, and a good intake, 380-420hp The flat tappet 2-barrel was 215 HP or so
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