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Just picked her up today, figured best of both worlds would be a V-bottom mixed with a tunnel. 2.5 260 with offshore mid and speedmaster lower. Interior is still original and gel is still pretty good for its age but I'm going to try a nice buff.
 

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Congrats ! Can't wait to ride in it [emoji57][emoji482]
 

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Just picked her up today, figured best of both worlds would be a V-bottom mixed with a tunnel. 2.5 260 with offshore mid and speedmaster lower. Interior is still original and gel is still pretty good for its age but I'm going to try a nice buff.

You get that from Cola ? that is a sweet boat
 

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Just picked her up today, figured best of both worlds would be a V-bottom mixed with a tunnel. 2.5 260 with offshore mid and speedmaster lower. Interior is still original and gel is still pretty good for its age but I'm going to try a nice buff.

Take it to Pat's Fiberglass in Upland and have him color sand it will look like new
 

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Make sure you get that CLE re sealed with new oil before you run it. Only 91 Chevron or Av gas in that motor and use Lucas Upper Cylinder lube at least every other tank if running 91.
 

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Make sure you get that CLE re sealed with new oil before you run it. Only 91 Chevron or Av gas in that motor and use Lucas Upper Cylinder lube at least every other tank if running 91.

What's upper cylinder lube?
 

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It's an additive. It will keep that baby in tip top shape. [emoji106]

I use it in my 502 MAG. It's good stuff, trust me.
 

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Make sure you get that CLE re sealed with new oil before you run it. Only 91 Chevron or Av gas in that motor and use Lucas Upper Cylinder lube at least every other tank if running 91.

Can't stress the quality fuel enough. Good post
 

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And thanks to everywhere commenting about the boat[emoji1303] appreciate it.
 

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This was my old boat. Looks like it has been taken care of. This was the cover boat on the stoker brochures for a long time. Have fun with it!!!
 

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This was my old boat. Looks like it has been taken care of. This was the cover boat on the stoker brochures for a long time. Have fun with it!!!

Is it really haha small world. Are you the original owner?
 

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Kind of cool my old Stoker and Hallett both sold within a day or two of each other. Both for more than I sold them for:)
Congrats to both sellers and both buyers. Both are very cool boats!!
 

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I know the owner prior to the guy you bought it from in corona. Can put you in touch if you'd like
 

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I know the owner prior to the guy you bought it from in corona. Can put you in touch if you'd like

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Pics from a few years back in Parker..
Congrats! Great boat
 

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Sounds like theirs a whole lot of old owners and people that know owners haha I'm scared to know everything about the boat but mainly motor
 

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Nice Stoker! That should be a very reliable and plenty fast set-up. Just a tad faster than the old Tahiti. From what I've been told, having an experienced Stoker owner ride with you and give you some tips and pointers.
 

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Sounds like theirs a whole lot of old owners and people that know owners haha I'm scared to know everything about the boat but mainly motor

Haha.I know he never had issues and loved the boat. Almost bought it back...
 

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Haha.I know he never had issues and loved the boat. Almost bought it back...

Ya I know this guy was having a hard time let it go kept wanting to talk more and more how if I sell it let him know he just has kids and they like the pontoon
 

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Nice Stoker! That should be a very reliable and plenty fast set-up. Just a tad faster than the old Tahiti. From what I've been told, having an experienced Stoker owner ride with you and give you some tips and pointers.

Just a little faster then the Tahiti [emoji51]
 

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Love the colors!!
 

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We love our stoker. Ours is the exact same set up just with different gel colors. Congrats on the new ride, you will fall in love with this boat and how it rides.
 

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Great looking boat!! Timeless graphics!!
 

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We love our stoker. Ours is the exact same set up just with different gel colors. Congrats on the new ride, you will fall in love with this boat and how it rides.

Ya I like the gel scheme for its age. Can't wait to take it out the guy said it rides on rails
 

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Great looking boat, congrats!!!!

Thanks to the guys posting outboard info and recommendations, I am new to the OB game as well......
 

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Ya I like the gel scheme for its age. Can't wait to take it out the guy said it rides on rails

It's one of the smoothest boats I've ridden in. Ours is a family boat so it's not set up for top speed. We also took ours down to eliminator last year and had them install swim steps. It makes getting in and out of the boat much easier.
 

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It's one of the smoothest boats I've ridden in. Ours is a family boat so it's not set up for top speed. We also took ours down to eliminator last year and had them install swim steps. It makes getting in and out of the boat much easier.

My girlfriends already wondering how she's going to get on and off the back actually haha he old owner put rubber on the little tabs for his kids to get in n out but ive said already don't even think about using those I don't want them being ripped off the bottom of the boat
 

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My girlfriends already wondering how she's going to get on and off the back actually haha he old owner put rubber on the little tabs for his kids to get in n out but ive said already don't even think about using those I don't want them being ripped off the bottom of the boat

My wife said the same thing when we got ours. The way that the top of the hull is designed makes getting in and out of the boat very difficult if you're not beached or tied at a dock. Eliminator did steps and handles for about 1k. Totally worth it.
 

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Swim steps are definitely a good idea. You can get them on marine industries west, Rex marine, or even check Ebay. You can obviously work on your own stuff so you wouldn't have a problem installing them.
 

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Looks like a fun toy, enjoy! :thumbsup:thumbsup
 

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I'll look into swim steps in the future, maybe w little winter project. Just trying to enjoy the few trips left before she hibernates for the winter haha. Do you have to do anything out of the norm with the motor over the winter time when it sits for a while? I know these injectors and what not need slot of attention on these motors
 
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