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			<title><![CDATA[ A few things to fix ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I just put together a list of things I need to work on over the winter.
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  <font face="Arial" size="2"><span class="742530716-27102009">Jackplate - does not move</span></font>
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  <font face="Arial" size="2"><span class="742530716-27102009">Trim Motor - dead</span></font>
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  <font face="Arial" size="2"><span class="742530716-27102009">Temp Gauge (wiring) - connector crimp failed</span></font>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:08:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Live Well Trouble ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Need some help guys with the plumbing.  The well won&#39;t hold water.  I think I would like to replace the 2001 system.  I can&#39;t seem to get it all to
work at the same time.  Just want the well to work with a flip of the switches.  Any suggestions would be great. ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (StrokerJeff)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:16:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ How to my Stroker over 85 ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hey guys I finally got my Stroker up to 77.6 the other day before it started rocking and scared me LOL.  Seriously I want to get it faster and need help. 
I&#39;m sure you guys will want to ask questions and I don&#39;t know where to begin so ask away.  I will tell you it&#39;s a 98 stroker with a 2004 Mercury
EFI 250 3L on the back.  The pad has had that special thing done to it forgot what its called.  The prop is a four blade 28 pitch and have three holes pluged (
don&#39;t know what brand... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:45:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Humminbird Side Imaging ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I just got the Humminbird 997C Side Imaging unit and just love it. I mounted it using a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.seasucker.com/">http://www.seasucker.com/</a>  to
the right of the driver console and have had no problems with it staying on at 90+.
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<br>
The Humminbird has the NVB system built in and it seem to be pretty good on the areas I have fished so far.
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The images you get on these things are unbelieveable. I have found structure that I would never have found with... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:36:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ DECK EXTENSION ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I have a 1989 single console stroker that I am interested in building a front deck extension for and was wondering if anyone has built one of these before and
if so would you mind sharing your deck plans and ideas.
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Thanks,
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 Dan ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (DanterA)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ This ain&#39;t good ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ When they look like this you&#39;re done. We believe a tooth broke. Before it could drop down in the case (and maybe have minimum damage) no it wedged in the
gearset, snapped the input shaft, before everything quit turning it wiped out everything including the case as you can see. Only thing saveable was propshaft
and carrier.
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Should be back on the water by the end of the month.
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I know the forum is B.O.A.T bring out another thousand uh make it 2, it coulda been worse did... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:10:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ High Plate Height= equals hard use on the innternals ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <div class="postbody">
  My Stroker brothers for what it&#39;s worth TNT (huge high performance dealer) Marine in Miami told me 10 yrs ago after they rebuilt my second sportsmaster.
  They told me your boats run extreme high elevation heights you need to change the L/U fluid every 50 hrs. I change mine every 25. They also recommended using
  Merc High Performce Lube. I also did that religiously.   
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  I changed mine the day before I left for the rally. Not even one flake of any... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Front Flip Up Gas Shocks ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I&#39;m sure a lot of folks have been into the front flip up I have had  to retighten the hinge and replace the cylinders a couple times I thought I would put
up a little info about the cylinders.
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They are NOT the standard type automotive latch / hood / trunk gas cylinders. The automotive cylinders you get at Autozone/Discount Auto etc have quite a bit
more pressure. I discovered this on my old boat when I replaced them the first time. After a couple months where the rod goes... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:56:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Stroker Gas Tank ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hey Guys,
<br>
 I have a contaminated fuel tank that I need to remove and have cleaned or replace. Im having a hard time removing the tank through the hatch. I have the tank
loose from the tie downs.
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Any help will be appreciated.
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Thanks,
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Dan Mefford ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:10:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Onging Maintenance ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ This is the eighth season fishing out of the Stroker and it seems that the maintenance (those little things that start breaking) is happening more often. The latest issue is the rod locker latch. The handle came off in my hand last week. I think a trip to West Marine and some dollars will take care of it.<br><br>I also have an electrical problem that I think I caused when I changed out the bolts that go through the transom earlier this year. I was replacing the original bolts (what a pain,... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:51:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Good Replacement Fuel Sending Unit ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ A few weeks ago I had the fuel sending unit quit. I figured I would try and get a better replacement that was a little more accurate and gave a move stable reading.<br><br>Went to Livorsi marine and ordered this unit. By the way the fuel tank we have is 15 inches deep. Livorsi cut the unit to 14 1/2 they wanted it about 1/2 inch above the bottom.<br><br>The unit also has two small small potentionometers (resistors) little yellow spots you see in the photos that you adjust. One for the low... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:27:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Dead Motorguide ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ and I did it to myself.<br><br>Had some trouble with my trolling motor last Thursday. I thought I know what the problem was but ended up blowing up something on the circuit board.<br><br>It turned out it was the plug, not the motor. When I got the circuit board back iin place, it shorted out and wrecked something on the board.<br><br>It is off for service but it is not all bad. They don't make the circuit board anymore so it has to be upgraded. I go from a 67 lb thrust motor to an 82 lb. Cost... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:02:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ It is a beautiful weekend ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ and my trim pump it dead. <br><br>Thursday evening I came down off plane and the trim just stopped working. I hoped it was something simple but it does not seem so. I checked it out today and the relays are sending power to the pump, it is just not working. I did an ohm check and it is open and it should not be.<br><br>The service center could not schedule me in for 2 weeks. After talking nicely to them they said bring it in on Monday and they would try to get at it sooner. <br><br>The only... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2006 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Sportmaster Input Shaft (rusted and cutting seal) ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Guys I thought I would throw this up here just incase some of you have a 3 litre and have experienced the rusted input shaft like I have and some others. If
you have done the work yourself and have the shaft laying around I have some good news for ya or if you&#39;re having a tech fix it I still have some good news
for ya.
<br>
<br>
I had my input shaft turned and rewelded several months ago and as far as I know it&#39;s still going great. (40 plus hrs).
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<br>
Here is the name of the... ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Danny Hare)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:13:17 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Another 1000? ]]></title>
			<link>http://strokerboatsofficialmessageboard21259.yuku.com/topic/715/t/Another-1000-.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Has Stroker even made 1000 boats?  Maybe they have, just wondering if the title of this forum section was accurate.  Sorry nothing better to write about, my boats still in storage and it's FRIDAY! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Massbasser)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:25:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ $2000 shipping damage ]]></title>
			<link>http://strokerboatsofficialmessageboard21259.yuku.com/topic/712/t/-2000-shipping-damage.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Well I got my 250XS today and the shipping company did there best to trash it. It looks like someone ran the forklift into the top of the engine. There are 2 places that the engine cover is cracked. It also look like they tried to lift it with the forklift in the wrong place and scratch both side of the cover and the plastic below the cover.<br><br>I took digital pictures and can post some tomorrow.<br><br>I also looked at the Merc site and found the it would cost me $2000 just to replace the... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:58:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Thanks Dempsey ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Thanks Dempsey I ordered the steering wheel jackplate and trim off BPS today.<br><br>Man I felt like a duck out of water without that. <br><br>I hate adding weight to the boat that does nothing. Seeing as how I think one of these T motor 27 series batteries are bad I think I will go with the 31 series I'll get more reserve to boot. I think they are about 5-10 pounds each heavier than the 27's.<br><br>I think I will get some serious water time with it this week on Toho. I'm going to run the 30... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 13:22:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ SM rebuild ]]></title>
			<link>http://strokerboatsofficialmessageboard21259.yuku.com/topic/716/t/SM-rebuild.html</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Didn't have to quite bring out another thousand just passin some info. A couple moths ago I found the SM full of water again. I was pretty certain it wasn't the shift shaft seal and sure enough the main input drive shaft seal area had rusted cut the seal and of course water filled up the case.<br><br>I decided what the heck I'll just have the unit gone through while I have it ff it's been about two years somewhere around 120 hours. One good note I seldom move my trim down so the SM is running... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2005 10:41:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Ski bracket search ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Does someone know what works best for a stroker boat in the topic of a ski rope bracket?  I realize the pedastal pin threads are somewhat different than what is available at popular websites.  I will be towing a tube on the Ozarks in early August.  Or, at least this is the goal.<br><br>Any suggestions on where to go?  I've checked out Overton's and didn't see anything that would really work on a Stroker boat without having to drill more holes.<br><br>You can email me direct at... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2005 08:14:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ hit something BIG! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ while fishing a tourny sunday we hit something in a no wake zone just after going under a bridge. we were in the channel and hit something very hard. the object felt like it hit right at the console area, and the boat flexed and went backwards! no major or even minor damage to the hull, just a scratch, but the floorboard has broke free on 5 of the 6 stringers. it's only at the rear of the floor from drivers seat to passengers seat and @16&quot; in front of the glove box. noticed the boat had... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 06:10:35 GMT</pubDate>
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