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  1. Scott Danforth

    Two different motors same issue

    The milky looking fluid is most likely water
  2. Scott Danforth

    aquasport 175 osprey

    an ozone machine is the ticket.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Two different motors same issue

    The fuel tank, fuel, pickup, anti siphon valve, and plumbing is on the boat side. I would look there. Specifically st the fuel quality
  4. Scott Danforth

    Vacuum line

    welcome aboard. we cant see what you are working on, so a good picture is worth a lot here 2-stroke motors do not have vacuum lines. they do have fuel lines, enrichment lines and drain lines. other than trading the motorcycle and eagerly dropping the motor into the water. Have you done any...
  5. Scott Danforth

    1988 2.3 Idle

    make sure the dwell is set correctly, then verify the timing. that will affect idle quality
  6. Scott Danforth

    Rod Holders

    those are the mounting brackets for a cheap attwood RH-4646 rod holder. https://www.amazon.com/attwood-RH-4646-Non-Adjustable-Holder-Mount/dp/B0000AXT8J the plastic stud snaps off after about a year of use. I would find a better rod holder myself
  7. Scott Danforth

    Pump Box (sea chest) and water pickup install mid boat??

    technically the term is seachest. there are single pump, 2-pump all the way up to 6 pump seachests Freeman, contender, Calcutta, etc. use Best https://www.bestmarineproducts.com/
  8. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Lonestar Bow Eye Advice

    I would make the backing out of a combination of starboard to fill the V and use the backing plate supplied with most U-bolts. instead of removing the 6 rivets, I would just cut off the nubs and file the edge . original material was aluminum by the looks of it.
  9. Scott Danforth

    Help me place garmin transducer

    blue will get the cleanest water. however as the manual states, you have to verify clearance with the motor, etc.
  10. Scott Danforth

    Pump Box (sea chest) and water pickup install mid boat??

    Every cat style boat from Freeman and Calcutta have the pump box at the stern. if you never go on plane, you can have it in the middle however to keep it fed with water, it needs to be at the stern
  11. Scott Danforth

    Replacing Lonestar Bow Eye Advice

    I would weld on the part that broke off, then touch up the paint. or get new aluminum rivets and a new to you stock loop assembly and buck the rivets.
  12. Scott Danforth

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    its 28 miles from my launch spot 5 minutes from my house to the ICW unless I trailer it for 45 minutes. average trip is usually 100-120 miles
  13. Scott Danforth

    Wood species and type for stringers

    No, plywood on edge is significantly stronger than dimensional lumbar that is why dimensional lumber is not used
  14. Scott Danforth

    How many turns out do you set the low idle jet from lightly seated

    did you pass a fishing line thru all passages?
  15. Scott Danforth

    Wood species and type for stringers

    Arauco ACX lumber why: its cheap its plentiful its made with water-proof glue Marine ply uses the same glue, however is 3x the cost
  16. Scott Danforth

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    Im putting 40-50 gallons in per outing......
  17. Scott Danforth

    Lake boat sizes: Is there a trailerable sweet spot?

    First, define the lake size then the topography around it Not sure where you boat Reason I mention that, I grew up on lake Michigan and there are times out there that even a 1000 foot boat does not feel big enough as the waves can go from calm to 9 foot rollers or worse then there are narrow...
  18. Scott Danforth

    Re-upholstery Job on Cruisers Yacht 338 Bowrider

    should not the wrench turning be done before the interior.....lest you put a screwdriver thru the upholstery like this dumbell did.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Shifting Forward, RPMs rise before engaging

    go thru the adjustment procedures in the manual, not google unless google brought you to the stickies in this forum.
  20. Scott Danforth

    Registration numbers removed via photoshop on classifieds?

    Assume most are scams, especially on CL. Use google photo finder to see if the image shows up in multiple locations Also, never buy a boat you do not first take on a seatrial
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