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    You can always tell when they're playin' a Tele.
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    1968 Fiberform 16 foot with Homelite 55

    Beautiful boat. Very nice. You might be able to get some information HERE.
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    Search for canvas

    You would have to have the canvas made custom, and in the US that would cost about $3,000. It would be less expensive than over there, but still expensive.
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    How much water should come out?

    You're not going to get a good read on the impeller from running it on the hose. The Stringer has to be submerged for the impeller to move water. If it's a new-to-you boat; change the impeller. If the impeller hasn't been changed in three years; change the impeller. Otherwise, put her in the...
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    1978 Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O steering issue

    That's tru-course on an OMC Stringer. I'll have to claim "know-nuthin'" status on that. The cables are available out there, but I don't know if they can be serviced or what kind of influences the drives have them. Some simple stuff would be to make sure your swivel is greased up, and maybe...
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    New to Forum / New Boat / Selecting the correct prop

    Someone else will have to put their 2¢ in on that. I've never used anything but a 3 blade Aluminum. For general usage - including water sports - I don't personally think it matters that much. I never did competitive water sports, but got pretty decent on skis and knee boards. Most of my time...
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    New to Forum / New Boat / Selecting the correct prop

    I would guess cruise for you to be in the mid 30s somewhere. My boat will hit a little over 40MPH, but the sweet spot for cruise comes in just around 32 or 33 (typical water conditions). Wake boarding is much more about going a little slower and kicking up a big wake ... more cutting than...
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    Just 3 Words

    Okay ... it, it.
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    Just 3 Words

    Never say never ;)
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    Just 3 Words

    Time will tell.
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    New to Forum / New Boat / Selecting the correct prop

    If you're getting 40MPH on the boat speedo, I would be tempted to put it in the water and take a GPS reading. If you're getting between 40 and 45 on the GPS ... then I would say stay with the prop setup. Either fix the current or get a new one. That boat tested with the 350 MAG made it up to...
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    Just 3 Words

    This still goin'?
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    1987 Stratos 179v

    Generally if it's at the steering bezel it's to adjust the tension on the helm. Some remotes have the same type of tension adjust for the throttle. Got a photo?
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    1st Boat/First Thread/First Everything lol. Need help

    Most marinas that close at 5PM have 24 hour access to the slips. Maybe not to the ramp (though, ramp access at many here in TN is 24 hours), but there's usually a way for you to get on and off. Especially if there are houseboats and cruisers in the slips.
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    Stingray 234 outboard leaking at trim tab mounts

    Manufacturer probably didn't install the trim tabs. They are "rigging" that was more likely put on at the dealer level. I'd get with the dealer as recommended.
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    Hello

    Well ... LOL ... these guys are a good start for parts: https://www.iboats.com/ In terms of repairs you need to make, put some photos up and see what kind of comments and pointers you get.
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    Hello

    Welcome aboard. What type of pointers are you looking for?
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    1978 Starcraft Holiday 18 I/O steering issue

    Have you checked the steering gear in the upper case? That's a Stringer drive, correct?
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    Omc 5.7 engine replacement

    The motor is mounted to the stringers ... which are at the same level as the floor. If you unbolt the bellhousing, with no prep the intermediate drive and the stern drive will fall to the ground. Your prep should be to remove the stern drive. Then remove the boot. You probably don't need to...
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    Go into your profile, and click on "LATEST ACTIVITY"
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