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  1. Scott Danforth

    jack plate wiring

    no, you can have a really really really heavy duty switch rated at 60 amps. that switch will need to be custom made because it doesnt exist on the shelf.
  2. Scott Danforth

    82 larson lazer 200 sport reviews

    First, welcome aboard Any review for your 31 year old boat only mattered before it was originally purchased when new Now, only condition matters Any fiberglass boat that old should be considered a restoration project Suggest test drills to verify how much rot you are dealing with
  3. Scott Danforth

    Finding options for Hydraulic rams on 280PT

    you either have round cylinders or the square cylinders. look up the part number of your cylinders on https://www.volvopentastore.com/, and order the correct kit for your cylinders.
  4. Scott Danforth

    Let the first liar say they have never done this.

    BTDT more than I can count. Usually followed by stating @#_&! And cracking another bottle of fishing juice
  5. Scott Danforth

    Finding options for Hydraulic rams on 280PT

    Just buy new seals. Takes less than an hour to reseal and the cylinders stay on the boat during the process There are no O-rings in the cylinders. There are specific seals. Five-star marine has the kit. Look in the link in my sig for rebuilding (last April)
  6. Scott Danforth

    Looking to find Glastron model and max hp motor

    It does look more closely like some early Stejcraft (Australian) or Swiftcraft (UK) with a modified half cabin.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Looking to find Glastron model and max hp motor

    take a closer look at the '61 fireflight (images below taken from https://boats-from-usa.com/glastron/glastron-fireflite-13823) completely different hull, bow and transom. OP's boat is newer than 70's based on the hull design and rub rail. I dont think its a Glastron. I think its a...
  8. Scott Danforth

    Looking to find Glastron model and max hp motor

    looking at the links, I dont think its a glastron.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Looking to find Glastron model and max hp motor

    in lieu of a capacity plate, the LEO's will use the USCG/IMO calculations on HP capacity based on length, transom width, and transom height. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2002-title33-vol2/xml/CFR-2002-title33-vol2-sec183-53.xml
  10. Scott Danforth

    Stopping in to say hi SOTY 2017

    Ned, ya need to post more. We missed you
  11. Scott Danforth

    Alumacraft Deep C Transom Replacement

    There is no HIN on a boat that old. Only a serial number
  12. Scott Danforth

    EPA Info for 1998 Yahama 9.9 HP 4 stroke

    Ok, Yamaha...
  13. Scott Danforth

    Heat exchanger rad cap pressure

    It will be fine. They range from 7 to 18 psi depending on year, etc
  14. Scott Danforth

    EPA Info for 1998 Yahama 9.9 HP 4 stroke

    Get serial number of motor, contact mercury
  15. Scott Danforth

    Project Boat

    If it was pristine and running, the OP wouldn't be looking to swap to a diesel or outboard
  16. Scott Danforth

    1976 Chrysler 10hp throttle bushing

    Hacksaw, Dremel, and drill. About 15 minute project
  17. Scott Danforth

    Project Boat

    The age of the boat and the current powerplant put the boat at a disadvantage. The boat will have rot. So assume $3-5k to bring the hull and upholstery back to shape. And assume $2k for a used different motor/drive. If the intent is fishing, I would start with an aluminum dual console vs the...
  18. Scott Danforth

    290sp square trim gauge issues

    But a Ford Windsor V8 fits just fine in those square body Volvos
  19. Scott Danforth

    Manual needed, please. 1989 crestliner

    Manuals for boat generally do not exist. Other than about 12 manufacturers out of 150,000 over the past 100 years, they don't exist. Look at the wire colors on the back of the switches if you can't figure it out
  20. Scott Danforth

    290sp square trim gauge issues

    The square hole on the original dash was cut with either a sawzall or pneumatic body saw from the original stamped round hole
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