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  1. Scott Danforth

    2005 searay 175 floor question

    If they are there, they will be buried in the carpet pile Not readily visible
  2. Scott Danforth

    2005 searay 175 floor question

    Most likely thru the carpet. Boats are slapped together like RVs. Figure the easiest, cheapest, and fastest way to slap it together..... That is how it went together
  3. Scott Danforth

    Corrosion paint SX-A outdrive

    The POR 15 will peal off by itself either right after if not before you splash That stuff is now garbage I did a whole writeup about 8 years ago and it failed. My buds in Scotland have been tearing his hotrod apart to reblast and paint his frame because it failed Use the POR at your own...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Lenco trim tabs flashing on right side

    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I googled the flashing lights, it said low voltage
  5. Scott Danforth

    2005 searay 175 floor question

    Use a good strong magnet. Most of the screws are slightly magnetic
  6. Scott Danforth

    Best boat for skiing and wakeboarding

    I'm going to say that the '95 SeaRay will most likely need a transom and stringers
  7. Scott Danforth

    Best boat for skiing and wakeboarding

    You need ballast bags to get any wake from the ski boat
  8. Scott Danforth

    2004 vista 288 mid cabin berth parts

    Pull table up off pedestal Swap long pedestal for short pedestal (do not smack yourself in the face with the pedestal) Put table on short pedestal Put filler cushion on table
  9. Scott Danforth

    Mercury 6.2 ECT DTS Axius Voltage Issue

    battery isolators are simply glorified diode banks and the battery will see a 0.7volt drop across the isolator.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Lenco trim tabs flashing on right side

    check voltage. they flash for low voltage
  11. Scott Danforth

    Adding A Stern Mounted Trim Switch

    carling water-tight (IP68S) push button switches are $22 each. you will need two, or a good sealed momentary toggle switch for about $10
  12. Scott Danforth

    Mercury 6.2 ECT DTS Axius Voltage Issue

    you gotta think like the brunswick marketing team. the motors are still there https://www.mercurymarine.com/us/en/engines/sterndrives-and-inboards/mercruiser-sterndrives-and-inboards/6-2l-sterndrive https://www.mercurymarine.com/us/en/engines/sterndrives-and-inboards
  13. Scott Danforth

    Mercury 6.2 ECT DTS Axius Voltage Issue

    key on will initiate the ECM, the fuel pumps will prime the system. unplug the fuel pumps and see if that drops your load
  14. Scott Danforth

    Corrosion paint SX-A outdrive

    if you do not remove the corrosion down to good metal, it will be back under your marine tex and primer in about 3 months. talk to your local industrial paint experts.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Are these old D!ck Pope Water Skis any good?

    I have 2 sets of O'Brien skis I will sell. Im keeping the restored Thompson "Big Boy Special" skis as they were bought when I was 1 month old, then modified by moving the bindings, shortening and carving for a better slalom by dad.
  16. Scott Danforth

    What size Fuel Water Separator? 1998 Mercury Force 120 HP.

    I have never had a racor that didnt leak. either personally or professionally. since I replace the fuel filter every year, the 10 micron metal canister is good enough, even on my salt water boat.
  17. Scott Danforth

    Are these old D!ck Pope Water Skis any good?

    since you asked how to fix them...... de-rig the skis (take before pictures) then using a DA, sand down the old varnish to bare wood. I start with 180 grit. if you are careful, you can use a heat gun to remove most varnish prior to sanding. the splits are fixed by prying apart the split...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Corrosion paint SX-A outdrive

    I would be pulling the drive, motor, and then the transom shield. get soaked in oxalic acid to remove the corrosion, then bead blast. Then weld up any damaged areas, and face them off with a mill from there, etching primer, epoxy primer sealer, and a good coat of 2-part paint.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Are these old D!ck Pope Water Skis any good?

    The skis need restoration if you plan to use them. The wood is splitting at the glue lines. Which means they will split on you if you try to use them. Which usually results in an injury Mildew is easy to address However wood skis make better wall art than skis. Being wood makes them...
  20. Scott Danforth

    What size Fuel Water Separator? 1998 Mercury Force 120 HP.

    Yes. 1/4 NPT is about 0.54" in diameter with almost a 3/8" ID
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