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  1. Scott Danforth

    Engine size for Wooden Boat?

    yes, the IMO has formula to determine max hp. CFR 33.183 mirrors the IMO rules. since the boat is a tiller and not a console steer, and is not a flat bottom boat the formula in your case would be (Transom Width x Length at water line x 0.8 ) - 25 estimating your transom at 4 ft. your length...
  2. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    You don't need gauges to run the motor. You can jumper the harness (read your manual) or you can hot wire it .
  3. Scott Danforth

    Random

    The after bite is brutal , the label is cool
  4. Scott Danforth

    Random

    look what happens to Kopi Luwak.....:ROFLMAO:
  5. Scott Danforth

    Rusty u joints bravo 3

    except that in the marine environment, rust like this travels, then takes out the input shaft seal, causing a drive failure. This is why pulling the drive for inspection of u-joints, bellows and gimbal bearings is listed as every 50 hours of operation, or annually. which ever occurs first.
  6. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta 7.4 GL Slight Water in Oil

    Never trust a prior owner with the motor out of the boat, inspect it, and pressure test the cooling water jacket short of on a dyno stand, running on a pallet will never get a motor up to temp without a load.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    Guys. the OP asked how to fill his tank. not a dissertation on oil mix. I am as guilty as everyone here. however lets get back to topic.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Suggestions on how to fill my onboard gas tank?

    I do every day agreed anything from 40-60:1 getting to the motor will be fine
  9. Scott Danforth

    Dolphin 14 Ft Sailboat

    The correct paperwork keeps you from being caught with potentially stolen boats. Nothing sad about it. The person who you were looking to get the boat from doesn't have a title, therefore doesn't legally own it in the eyes of the law
  10. Scott Danforth

    I Know What Happened But Why?

    100-105 ft-lb
  11. Scott Danforth

    I Know What Happened But Why?

    Post a pic of both the crank and flywheel. If the nut was not torqued properly, the flywheel may have been banging back and forth. Wallowing out the key seats and damaging the tapers
  12. Scott Danforth

    Hurricane helene dropped a tree on my boat

    did you have an agreed value policy?
  13. Scott Danforth

    Glastron Carlson cv-23

    pull drive (like you do with annual maintenance) disconnect fuel/cables/exhaust unbolt mounts lift motor out then build the cradle to match the shape of the hull.
  14. Scott Danforth

    What oil should I use?

    Merc buys oil and private brands it. Its citgo oil..... good ole Hugo Chavez and Nicolás Maduro
  15. Scott Danforth

    What oil should I use?

    Tractor supply has Rotella T4 15W-40 for $39 for a 2.5 gallon jug. the T5 and T6 is $59. since the boat takes 2.25 gallons...... you can tell which oil I buy for the boat/lawn mower/step sons car.
  16. Scott Danforth

    Glastron Carlson cv-23

    pull the motor and build a cradle before going further
  17. Scott Danforth

    Dolphin 14 Ft Sailboat

    You need a bill of sale AND the titles.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Electrial Diagrams

    There is a generic electrical sticky already to cover what the factory service manual for the motor does not cover
  19. Scott Danforth

    save the ...

    Save the manual transmissions.... The are required for the survival of the human race.... The T-Rex had arms too short to reach the stick and they died out.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Need help starting upa 1987 Glassport 16'5" Bowrider

    1987 Glassport has a 3.0 liter I/O
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