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  1. Scott Danforth

    Bad 1970 Mercruiser Engine, Please tell me there is still hope.

    The deck should have had fiberglass sealing it. My guess you will find the plywood over the original deck. Known as a deck-over. The equivalent of a shady used car place filling in rust with duct tape and bondo and givit it an earl scheib paint job.
  2. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 5.7l

    what do you mean by your block needs repair? be very specific. if its cracked from poor winterization, its a replace type thing.
  3. Scott Danforth

    Bad 1970 Mercruiser Engine, Please tell me there is still hope.

    you only nee a 1/4 or 5/16 drill bit. drill into the transom about 1" deep, about 1" above the hull, near the drain. and a few further out. drill a few in the stringers about 2" above the hull and only 5/8" deep. if your shavings come out light-colored, dry, and smelling like fresh cut wood...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Brinks armored car fire on skyway

    guaranteed anything that was in the armored car was toast. all 6 tires were gone, windows were gone and in the AM, just a big black sooty area on the skyway
  5. Scott Danforth

    Using a Manual jack plate to fit a 25” shaft motor

    Rule of thumb is you can rais 1" for every 4" of set back. So with 10" of set back, that is only 2.5" and not 5"
  6. Scott Danforth

    Corrosion on drive

    New boat means you have a warranty Corrosion under the paint is normally a bonding issue
  7. Scott Danforth

    12.5 ft Bris Inflatable steering & throttle options

    The OP hasnt been back since August 22.
  8. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Looking good
  9. Scott Danforth

    mercruisier outdrive cannot work

    stop using the "winterization kits" that is a guaranteed busted block on your 2.5, after you change oil and filters you must: drain the block - plug is under manifold, just above oil pan rail (will only be water in there, no mater what you sucked up with the kit) drain the manifold drain the...
  10. Scott Danforth

    Needed a heavier tractor.

    Not sure if that is sawdust or a pooh stain
  11. Scott Danforth

    Best finance options

    Depends on your local CU or bank. My credit union usually has lower rates than the local banks
  12. Scott Danforth

    Help with abbreviation H,B,W&L Fee

    We measure speed in furlongs per fortnight While we can be a sarcastic group of folks the collective depth of knowledge is immeasurable
  13. Scott Danforth

    1970 OMC CUFM-69B Impeller access

    its sandwiched between the upper and lower. pull drive, split case, unbolt from bottom of upper make sure to have a factory manual handy
  14. Scott Danforth

    Perspective of Fiberglass Boat design life

    when you redid the structure and interior, you basically re-set the design life on those systems. the additional attention to maintenance and cleaning is extending the service life. with proper care, you could expect more years.
  15. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser, 4.3L, Alpha One,175 HP, rebuilt in 2018/inboard/outboard

    only youtube video worth a salt is friscoboaters threads. (link 14 I mentioned) transom, stringers, deck, etc. will cost you about $3k if you do it yourself yes, rot is normal wear and tear on a boat. boats are designed to last 15 years before needing a complete overhaul. being your motor is...
  16. Scott Danforth

    Perspective of Fiberglass Boat design life

    most vinyls are coming in from SE Asia and stuck on containers I recommend Sunbrella Horizon line as they are manufactured on this side of the glove (Coasta Rica) . all colors about $17/yard (in roll volume) and its stocked in 3 locations globally. They also have the longest warranty on pinking
  17. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser, 4.3L, Alpha One,175 HP, rebuilt in 2018/inboard/outboard

    Welcome aboard up to you what you want to do. most people on this site would rebuild the transom, stringers, etc. if you want to sell it, then list on Ebay, CL or your local facetube market place if you want to restore your boat, start a thread in the restoration forum. plenty of info in...
  18. Scott Danforth

    1970 OMC CUFM-69B Impeller access

    you should be pulling the entire drive every year servicing the ball gears as needed you have to split the case to get to the raw water pump. while the case is apart, you want to closely inspect the 3-piece vertical shaft
  19. Scott Danforth

    Help with abbreviation H,B,W&L Fee

    Ham Sandwiches Beer Whiskey Laughing
  20. Scott Danforth

    Perspective of Fiberglass Boat design life

    Just came back from a trip with the prototype team patterning two new center console boats. its amazing that a $1.2M Center console boat is skimping on the vinyl using $8/yard (Capitano white) vs a better grade of vinyl with a better warranty. on 18 yards of vinyl, they are saving at best...
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