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  1. Scott Danforth

    Prop size

    Start with a compression test. Your cylinders should be between 135psi on the low end and 150. Check your weight. Make sure your throttle cable is pulling your throttle wide open No way to prop low enough to gain 1800 RPM. You have an issue somewhere
  2. Scott Danforth

    2006 sun tracker fishin barge 21

    First, welcome aboard Next Why? that was 18 years ago. the Flux Capacitor isnt a real thing, so what something may have cost 18 years ago has no bearing on today.
  3. Scott Danforth

    1974 StarCraft 455 Eliminator jet drive, 21' SuperSport

    Welcome aboard love BBO's had a few in some hotrods EFI will never provide more power or better economy than a carburetor. From an ROI point of view, an EFI swap is simply money down the drain. the only benefit of EFI vs a well tuned carb is initial startup. you dont need to give it the...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Prop size

    what RPM and speed were you pulling when you were on plane, fully trimmed out, with the throttle mashed as far as it would go as you tried to push the throttle thru the boat? that is the RPM and speed that is needed. If you only ever got 3200 RPM, you are either over-weight, down on power, or...
  5. Scott Danforth

    5.0 GXi oil extraction

    is the dipstick correct for the motor? is the dipstick fully seated in the block?
  6. Scott Danforth

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

    that is an indication you are running lean. adjust your choke and if needed, your idle mix.
  7. Scott Danforth

    For those thinking about an engine swap...

    the floor is always the last to rot. be prepared for a big restoration project.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Transom Step

    agree, if its added on, there will be powerder coated aluminum or stainless supports. if its molded as part of the hull, then you will have a sleeker look. that means either get to making a mold and making the swim step while grafting it onto the boat, or look to buy a pre-made, add-on.
  9. Scott Danforth

    For those thinking about an engine swap...

    pics or it didnt happen......
  10. Scott Danforth

    Happy Halloween iboaters!

    Congrats 'Kogs
  11. Scott Danforth

    1984 mercury bleed lines

    Buy the manual
  12. Scott Danforth

    Transom Step

    The fiberglass bits are made by the boat OEM
  13. Scott Danforth

    Transom Step

    https://shopggschmitt.com/ Go to the shop tab and look at ladders. Shop where the OEMs shop
  14. Scott Danforth

    Best Sonar

    Any on the market today are good
  15. Scott Danforth

    Happy Halloween iboaters!

    I'm dressed as the grumpy old guy in the neighborhood
  16. Scott Danforth

    Pumping out oil from dipstick

    Non issue. You can't generate enough vacuum at enough volume to ever have it be an issue. If you had a 300hp diesel powered vacuum pump, the most you would do is collapse the hose
  17. Scott Danforth

    1999 Chaparral Sunesta 232 VP sx duoprop

    No o-rings, just sealant
  18. Scott Danforth

    Need replacement windshield for 2003 Lund Pro V

    You call them
  19. Scott Danforth

    Need replacement windshield for 2003 Lund Pro V

    https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/products/boat-maintenance/windshield-parts/
  20. Scott Danforth

    OMC vs Volvo drives

    Uhhhh why would you say that?
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