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  1. Scott Danforth

    Another winterization question

    Having lived down here for a while...... I have my theory
  2. Scott Danforth

    Best prop size and pitch 00 regal 2100 LSR

    Then your tach is off. Rev limiter is set much higher
  3. Scott Danforth

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    8 track or mobile turntable....,LOL
  4. Scott Danforth

    Astroglass 1989 full rebuild

    Get that disco ball splahed
  5. Scott Danforth

    TWIN 1994 VOLVO PENTA 8.2 OVERHEATING

    Not needed if the cooling system maintenance is kept up
  6. Scott Danforth

    2023 IBEX

    Come next year. We will have more cool toys....
  7. Scott Danforth

    Trying to find a location in the Gulf

    sailboats come into harbors all the time with channel markers hanging from the bow pulpits all the time. most markers from 2006 would have been replaced by now. especially with the hurricanes that have come thru in the past 17 years I have a list of fishing spots a charter bud of mine gave...
  8. Scott Danforth

    New Splashes

    Hey @mickyryan , how close to splashing the big-shiny disco ball?
  9. Scott Danforth

    2023 IBEX

    The 2023 IBEX (International Boat-Builders EXpo) has wrapped up. I have had the fortune for working for 5 different suppliers to the marine world over the past 20+ years. however most importantly, if you are looking for who makes what on your boat to finde that one item for your restoration or...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Best prop size and pitch 00 regal 2100 LSR

    i would leave the prop as it is.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Impeller spun?!?!?!?

    its twisted. as in its now wall art.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Spraying metal flake

    gel is stronger and more inert than paint. however it does oxidize and get chalky
  13. Scott Danforth

    Trying to diagnose fuel supply issue after running out of gas

    check the anti-siphon valve and if the tank has a pickup filter. you could have sucked all the crud in the tank and plugged the anti-siphon valve.
  14. Scott Danforth

    Spraying metal flake

    wipe it with acetone. if it softens and comes off, its paint.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Spraying metal flake

    You are spraying gel. Unless you really want to spend some serious money on clear marine 2-part urethane Here is some reading https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/gelcoating-the-whole-boat-down-to-the-waterline.61694/ @ondarvr and @mickyryan can chime in.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Fuel gauge pegs to full when I turn on the ignition

    check the pink wire for a short to ground
  17. Scott Danforth

    Another winterization question

    change engine oil, pull all block drains, manifold drains, intake manifold drain (only on the 4.3's), and then drain the large hose, and the raw water pump and supply hose. you are now winterized. add antifreeze if you want. to do the remainder of your yearly maintenance, pull the drive...
  18. Scott Danforth

    98 4.3 Mercruiser Engine Removal Advice

    your front mounts have adjustment screws thru the brackets, however lag bolts holding them to the stringer mounts. that block of wood that the lag bolts are driven into with a burp gun usually get rotten.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Water penetration in Alpha 1 sterndrive

    transom seals just dont go bad
  20. Scott Danforth

    Volvo AQ131D cruising speed

    too many variables. what direction is the wind blowing? how loaded will you be? where is the load in the boat, Bow, Stern, amidship? do you have the timing adjusted correctly? do you have a perfect prop or a dinged up prop? what angle of trim will you be running at? all those things affect...
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