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  1. Scott Danforth

    Trolling motor powered by DeWalt 20 volt battery is rs

    Have tension on the puller. Then whack the flywheel near the hub with a hammer
  2. Scott Danforth

    change steering shaft

    pulling the motor is the best option.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Antifreez

    because it still freezes solid. you need the -100F rated
  4. Scott Danforth

    outboard motors prices

    ebay and craigslist however an "old motor" may be a 1905 1.5 hp or a 2015 450hp. without any reference, we could not hazzard a guess.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    most boats made in the last 10-15 years are primarily fiberglass stringer tubs glued into the hulls. now instead of wood rot, you have failing glue joints boats still are designed to last 15 years and be replaced. companies used wood because it was cheap. remember, the primary reason a...
  6. Scott Danforth

    Transom Corner Caps

    ya all know your hijacking the original thread and its intent.
  7. Scott Danforth

    Five Oceans Hatch Strength

    I use the Rabud industries hatches as lids for the coolers on the floor that are about that size and similar design. they hold my famineproof arse up.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Anchor

    you are not backing in to your slip?
  9. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    I posted this back in 2014 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/hull-integrity-question.631409/page-3 Remember, we have a 12 step program for boat restoration. Step 1 - Deny you have a rot issue (we all do this) Step 2 - try to convince yourself you dont have a rot issue Step 3 - that gnawing...
  10. Scott Danforth

    2022 Splash Of The Year (SOTY) Nominations

    Res Restorations were a tad light this year
  11. Scott Danforth

    how hard would it be to ?

    Sell what you ha e and buy what you want. Will be a tone less work and significantly cheaper Cuddy's less than 22' are useless. Not enough room to sleep
  12. Scott Danforth

    1958 Mercury Mark 28

    Oldmercs also has parts, tools, etc
  13. Scott Danforth

    Removal of alluminum boat fiberglass top cap

    Most likely the prop is cast bronze and unless it's missing, much cheaper to repair
  14. Scott Danforth

    Reattach cap to hull

    4000UV would be my go-to
  15. Scott Danforth

    Starter or solenoid ?

    My guess is corrosion or bad connection. Clean all battery connections including the mounting pad for the starter
  16. Scott Danforth

    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Any boat under $5000 is a project. A $700 boat is definitely one needing work
  17. Scott Danforth

    Should I buy this 1973 Evinrude 65 triumph?

    Make sure to service the raw water pump
  18. Scott Danforth

    1958 Mercury Mark 28

    You have to replace the impeller as step 1 of resurrection of any outboard. So service the raw water pump
  19. Scott Danforth

    Can't get over 2k on water

    Your issue is in your post. Compression 90 psi or below is a core motor to be properly rebuilt. Have the block bored/honed, get new pistons and rings
  20. Scott Danforth

    Yep, another prop question!

    Until you get a WOT run, you don't have a starting point. When you get the motor broken in. Change the oil and then go for a WOT run. From there you can dial in the prop and not before
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