Recent content by Scott Danforth

could reach out to these folks to see if they can make you one. https://www.stainlessmarine.com/product-category/diesel-exhaust-risers-elbows/

You may have to have it custom fabricated

The relays may be wired to the limit switches Painless wiring is just a middle man selling TE relays and sockets

TE, Hella, and Bosch all sell sealed sockets

Do the relays have the socket with the seal? If so, they can be submerged as the installation is then IP67 compliant Most likely the contacts are arc flashed over (the reason the suppression diode is used)

the two relays are being used as a reversing circuit. you need a contactor with a flyback suppression diode. the contactor is like $15. the diode is under $1

It will work for a few years. But I would seriously look at paint Spar varnish is UV resistant, its one thing on a transom that sees sunlight ever so often vs a shed. I would suggest a UV stable exterior stain if you don't want paint. Remember to recoat every few years

You bought a 1988 boat designed to last 12 - 15 years. It lasted 39. You will most likely be chasing rot all the way to the bow. Check all the foam, bulkheads and stringers

If you are looking at buying it have it surveyed That is gel that is cracked. It could be nothing, but it could be wet wood that froze and cracked the fiberglass and gel

@peters715 thanks for closing this out 1-wire alternators are not recommended in a boat. the sense wire is always hot unless you always turn off the battery switch.

FWIW.....lots of lake homes or ocean front homes have nearly new jetskis sitting on a lift that dont get used ever. My neighbor scores them all the time from Lido Key and Siesta Key. they usually need a new cover, decals and vinyl some need a repaint. he is constantly buying...

y'all know that @Oceanrunner805 hijacked an old thread and y'all responded perpetuating breaking the rules.

cars with round headlights have soul.

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Lou has the list of detonation causes above