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  1. Scott Danforth

    Biggest problem with boating?

    First, welcome aboard the biggest problem in boating is generally new boaters jumping into a boat too far above their abilities and budget and not getting proper boating education. the second biggest problem is usually the loose nut behind the wheel not understanding the maritime rules and...
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    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    boating is more expensive than auto racing and just a tiny bit less expensive than owning airplanes or racing horses. the only way to boat on a budget is to do the work yourself. and that is the list just above and a few more items: #8 have an understanding wife/girlfriend/significant other...
  3. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7L Hot Start Issue

    start at the batteries, and work your way along the power and ground cables cleaning every connection with 150 grit sand paper until your mother will eat off them. work your way all the way to the helm, cleaning every connection. if you have a suspect battery cable. throw it away and buy a...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Engine compression question

    yes your compression is fine No, do not buy a new carburetor. there have not been new quadrajet carbs since 1990. rebuild yours with proper rebuild kits from places like Mikes, or the carburetor shop. a good carburetor will be more than $150. only chinese junk will cost that cheap. throw...
  5. Scott Danforth

    New Chaparral Electrical Problems

    Start at the battery and follow the connections on both power and ground checking voltage and tightening all the way to the helm
  6. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 6.2 - 90amp fuse

    It wasn't the 90 amp fuse causing your issues. Most likely dirty connections
  7. Scott Danforth

    Classic Bryant

    Yes
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    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    Do the work yourself.
  9. Scott Danforth

    1991 California cool

    The OMC and trashed interior means it's not worth much
  10. Scott Danforth

    Snap in flooring material

    Or wine or strawberry margaritas. It will stain seadek
  11. Scott Danforth

    Classic Bryant

    You will need to talk to your local canvas shop for Bimini and canvas Boat manuals do not exist Manuals do exist for your motor, drive, controls http://publications.brunswick.com/
  12. Scott Danforth

    95 4.3lx alpha one mercruiser cooling system question

    Don't try to suck water from a bucket. You will toast your impeller. Water needs to be above the impeller to prime. Always use muffs or have the boat in the water
  13. Scott Danforth

    too much voltage?

    some outboards have a voltage regulator, some do not.
  14. Scott Danforth

    2006 Volvo penta 3.0 glp-e misfire on cylinder 4

    take it to a machine shop and have them machine .020" off the surface
  15. Scott Danforth

    91 Penta 431

    Bilge garboard drain should be on transom, just above keel Being a 1991 boat, you need to check for rot. Water in the cuddy will mean lots of mold, mildew and other issues
  16. Scott Danforth

    High oil pressure 2019 volvo 4.3

    Start with servicing the raw water pump
  17. Scott Danforth

    1991 California cool

    Depends solely on it's condition and the local market As far as any brand being a collector item. No collector value there except for maybe one guy somewhere that has a nostalgia connection How is the hull? Motor? Jet drive? Trailer? Interior? Pics would help us with suggestions
  18. Scott Danforth

    Need service manual for 40hp Mercury

    Did you go to the only legal place for a manual. Your local dealer or from Brunswick directly http://publications.brunswick.com/
  19. Scott Danforth

    Boat Disposal

    I have cut up boats with a sawzall, and tossed pieces in the garbage can over a period of a month. I have also loaded up the parts and taken to the local land fill
  20. Scott Danforth

    help help help overheating Mecrusier

    Did you replace the whole water pump assembly or just an impeller? I recommend the whole pump kit
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