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  1. Scott Danforth

    Merc 3.0 Overheating

    tilt the boat a bit to the other side and water will come out the other idle relief port hole. you are over thinking that.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Battery sizing and load doesn’t make sense

    trolling motors are generally 24, 36, or 48 volt. the main motor and electrical system is generally 12 volt if you want to add a battery, do so. if you want to add a second battery, an ACR, and separate the house loads, feel free. if you add a radio and other electronic suck-holes for...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Ocean boat builder

    No
  4. Scott Danforth

    Just can not figure it out

    Stop using starting fluid on a 2-stroke outboard
  5. Scott Danforth

    Ocean boat builder

    Thoughts about what?
  6. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    Or float level is fluctuating covering and hiding either a jet, or passage or casting flaw
  7. Scott Danforth

    Updated Manual Link?

    Only legitimate place to get Volvo Penta manuals. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  8. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Looking good
  9. Scott Danforth

    Are All Boats Repairable?

    I would get some 14 gauge 5052 aluminum and cut out the bad and weld in new
  10. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    It's the other way around. Your increasing and decreasing idle is called a lean surge caused by your carb. The mechanical advance is just following the RPMs
  11. Scott Danforth

    Sea Pro 255

    Mist likely stuck on weather stripping Undo both clocking levers Back off the knobs on the struts Go down below and gently push Once open, lube the seal with silicone spray If the hinge is corroded shut. Pull the whole hatch , remove the glass, and rebuild the hatch. Reglaze the glass, then...
  12. Scott Danforth

    Prop Damage

    Weight balancing is easy. Just get a balance stand. If you ever dealt with RC planes, you have one. Your buddy's tire balancer won't help. It's getting the blade shape correct that takes practice
  13. Scott Danforth

    Misters

    In dry environments (not Florida with 90%humidity) they spray a fine mist under the T-top to reduce the temps by evaporative cooling In Florida they just get you wet and irritated and you go out and buy a dometic T-top AC unit
  14. Scott Danforth

    4.3 Mercruiser fuel supply issue

    or go to napa for the copper crush washers in the cabinet near the front door and you can get it today.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Outboard life expectancy

    they dont have a 2-stroke outboard candle.....
  16. Scott Danforth

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    It's not fuel Your carb is still suspect Set idle to spec and run the boat. If you still have popping, look at the chineseum carb
  17. Scott Danforth

    Misters

    No sarcasm at all. You stated last year in post #1, which implies 2022 Had you stated a new to you boat, that would be something different. Post #4 says boat is in Florida and you didn't winterize it. Unless it's South of Sarasota, Florida experiences freezing weather in late December and...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Too big to beach?

    Local pass from the ICW to the Gulf by me has between 300 and 600 boats in most weekends. About 200 pulled up on the beach, the rest spread out over an area about 40 acres in the shallows
  19. Scott Danforth

    Outboard life expectancy

    its on my gift wish list. https://www.amazon.com/Stroke-Dirt-Candle-Friend-Motocross/dp/B0BRJVCJ3K
  20. Scott Danforth

    Water splashing over transom help

    Remove the fin, put the beer cooler in the bow
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