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Recently, I purchased a 1980 MFG 19' bowrider with a 3.8 V6 and a 800 Stringer outdrive. I'm new to boating. Right after purchase, I had to have new ball gears installed and some new bearings and seals so they are all fresh and I know not to run the boat any higher than idle with the outdrive up...
