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Zack Attack
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Post by Zack Attack »

Looks great, Your going to love it! :lol:
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Dougster
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Post by Dougster »

I'm admiring her like everyone else. Not one silly moment on her. Every detail says fish. I love that poling platform too. Guys are gonna stop and go slack jawed lookin' at her at the ramp.

Stopped and gawked a little himself Dougster
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Post by FlaFF »

Finally got out with the GPS to get some numbers.

With myself @ 190lbs, dad @ 150lbs, niece @ 50lbs, full cooler and gear I got 24.5 mph WOT in good but not perfect conditions.

Cruised nicely at 20mph.

Couldn't find a place shallow enough to stick it but I know we poled through a few spots that were less than 5".

All in all, pretty pleased.
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Post by Bayport_Bob »

Thanks for the update Josh. I mentioned before that if I got 25 mph with my 20 hp I'd be happy. Looks like that goal will be met. When mine gets splashed I'll hook up a tiny tach and see if the motor hits the target rpms.
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Post by TomW »

Josh great numbers and super looking boat. Enjoy her and good luck with the fishing.

Tom
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Post by Gramps »

Josh where did you put the battery? I'm trying to figure out a place for everything!

Thanks.
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Post by OysterBreath »

Yeah, you did an excellent job indeed! I would love to hear more about your opinions about the performance of this boat.
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Post by OysterBreath »

nEeD...mOrE...pIcTuRes!
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