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Scott Danforth replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Hey Ted, Mercury is showing the new 808 hp outboard at Miami. you could get by with one motor.

25 minutes ago
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Wiring a 3 wire trim/tilt pump to throttle handle switch.

The relays are used because of the inrush current of the motor which will take out the switch

Yesterday at 4:28 PM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Triton 175 rear deck removal.

if the screw is 18-8 (most likely), they are mildly magnetic. you can use a cheap $2 stud finder (the cheesy ones with the swinging magnet)
Yesterday at 1:04 PM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Triton 175 rear deck removal.

most likely there will be screws thru the carpet and casting deck. got any pics?

Yesterday at 7:43 AM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2000’s Bayliner 175 I/O.

replace all the plastic thru-hulls if you get it, they will fail soon.

Tuesday at 12:51 PM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Boat value.

two things get repeated often on this site: if you want to make a small fortune restoring boats, start with a large one... restore the...

Tuesday at 12:50 PM
Scott Danforth reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

One thing that the N.A. was interested in reviewing, given the added buoyancy at the stern, was the trim angle of the hull. If the trim...

Tuesday at 3:12 AM
Scott Danforth reacted to alldodge's post in the thread 2026 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense with Like.

I never saw so many bad passes by "both" QB

Monday at 3:53 PM
Scott Danforth reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

On to the Transom . . . I cut out the two areas for the fiberglass insert. My plan is to glass one side of the cavities and then...

Monday at 3:45 PM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2025 Splash of the Year Nominations!.

here is another quick splash. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/new-guy-floor-repair-questions.773970/ not finding much in 2025

Monday at 10:52 AM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2025 Splash of the Year Nominations!.

here is a quick splash from 2025. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1986-ski-nautique-2001-resto-project.779908/

Monday at 10:42 AM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 2026 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense.

anyone else have this running thru their mind ? sounded like chris rock with a mouth full of mofongo
Monday at 10:38 AM
Scott Danforth reacted to WIMUSKY's post in the thread 2026 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense with Like.

Worst SB in quite awhile....

Monday at 10:34 AM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread 1960s McCulloch 7.5 hp w/ electric start above fltwheel with Serial 80355-1412.

I doubt any parts list would have the brushes. you will most likely need to visit your local starter and alternator repair shop.

Monday at 6:40 AM
Scott Danforth replied to the thread Wiring a 3 wire trim/tilt pump to throttle handle switch.

the switch in the handle is operating the contactors which operate the motor. no way to run motor wiring thru a switch small enough to...

Monday at 3:32 AM