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Old 16 May 2012, 12:59   #1
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Porsche/Viper boat! Interesting.
This might give Cookee a run on a calm day???

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Old 16 May 2012, 13:09   #2
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That doesn't look like a 80mph+ hull to me. Too fat for it's length.
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Old 16 May 2012, 13:09   #3
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This might give Cookee a run on a calm day???

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When a boat looks that good who needs tubes!!!
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That doesn't look like a 80mph+ hull to me. Too fat for it's length.
With 550hp? I think it might - we managed 91mph with 280hp in a similar sized boat with steps - here's the website Fearless Yachts
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With 550hp?
The Falmouth Lifeboat has 2500hp, but that wont do 80mph.
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