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  1. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    Michigan Motorz or GM
  2. Scott Danforth

    Condensation/water in oil?

    Pressure test the engine, inspect the manifolds
  3. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    If the block is freeze busted....assume the heads and manifolds too
  4. Scott Danforth

    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    on ignition systems..... NO. all 12 volt batteries are about 12.7 volts fully charged and 12.0 volts discharged (below 12 volts just kills them) as others mentioned. Never use a cranking battery for a deep cycle application and never use a deep cycle battery for a cranking application.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Help me figure out the year of my DuraCraft.

    welcome aboard do you have paperwork (bill of sale and signed title/registration)? if not check with your local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction.) you may not be able to register it in your location without proper paperwork
  6. Scott Danforth

    1969 MFG Gypsy Restoration Project

    first, welcome aboard all the motor information and the motor to gauge/controls wiring is in the engine technical service manuals most boat companies do not document any wiring or other systems there is no money to be made by documenting the boat that will be replaced within 10-15 years...
  7. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    you probably are not.....
  8. Scott Danforth

    4.3 vortec engine ( water in oil )

    First, welcome aboard second, pressure test the cooling water jacket to 15 psi. (involves blocking off the lines to the manifolds and the one from the transom shield). does the block itself hold 15 psi? yes or no if no, listen for the hissing and find out why. since you didnt state which...
  9. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    These 2 particular boats were designed to be cheap and last about 10 years and be replaced. Yes, only 10 years. The one boat is 33, the other is 35. You can pull tubes behind a rowboat with a 20hp or a pontoon boat or a jet ski or any other boat. Pulling a skier will depend on which motor...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Your truck is longer than 16 ft. Shortest is 17'-1" for a reg cab short box F150
  11. Scott Danforth

    Condensation/water in oil?

    Change oil. Launch boat. Run it hard for an hour minimum. My guess is you are putting around at slow speed in cold temps. You need to get oil temp over 210F to vaporize the condensation
  12. Scott Danforth

    Adding dedicated battery for depth finder

    Yes, all the grounds must be tied together. You know you need a different type of charger for the lithium battery than a standard lead acid battery
  13. Scott Danforth

    Fwd-b1 oil change

    Get the proper Volvo Penta IPS drive service manual from Volvo. https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
  14. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    Because if the wood is rotten on an aluminum boat, it's a 2 day fix and maybe $100 Vs a fiberglass boat where it will cost you over $3000 and almost a year
  15. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    in addition to the post above. also suggest you read this thread. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1995-sea-ray-220-signature-deck-and-stringer-restoration.495449/
  16. Scott Danforth

    Volvo Penta DP-D1 lower unit case

    Follow the factory manual for reassembly and you will be fine. Part temp should only be 375 for 15 minutes for powder
  17. Scott Danforth

    Never come across this situation.

    Could be a stringer 400 lower
  18. Scott Danforth

    Comparison of Boats for Sale

    expect to replace transom, stringers, flotation foam and floor in both of them so pick which one you want to invest lots of money and time into. FWIW, you would be better off with an aluminum boat with an outboard for your first boat.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Registration

    go back to the seller and get a bill of sale and a signed title/registration if you dont have it.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Registration

    without paperwork (Bill of Sale, signed title/registration, etc) some states will not register it. In that case you have a yard planter https://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/fishboat/boat/registration_and_titles/
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