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Old 01 February 2011, 22:02   #1
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Too good to be true?

Just stumbled across this little beauty. Please form an orderly queue!
http://www.findafishingboat.com/yama...e-2006/DS30758
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Old 02 February 2011, 16:59   #2
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Looks like a good deal, and not obvously scammy. A quick phone call should verify either way.
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Old 02 February 2011, 17:37   #3
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I know the guy thats the seller, good guy, good mechanic and it will be a good engine well worth a phonecall if your interested.
;cheers:
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Old 02 February 2011, 18:28   #4
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Would go well with this:
http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39711
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Old 02 February 2011, 19:54   #5
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You're usually the first to criticise an over-powered boat Sudden change of heart? Although I must agree the 5.8 Vmax with the Honda 225 is a little OTT
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Old 02 February 2011, 20:45   #6
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I know the guy thats the seller, good guy, good mechanic and it will be a good engine well worth a phonecall if your interested.
;cheers:
If I'd have seen it this time last year, I'd be sorely tempted. Bought a mint Twatsoo instead.
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Old 02 February 2011, 20:49   #7
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Indeed.
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Old 03 February 2011, 00:25   #8
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You're usually the first to criticise an over-powered boat
Over-powered?
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Old 03 February 2011, 01:22   #9
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You're usually the first to criticise an over-powered boat Sudden change of heart? Although I must agree the 5.8 Vmax with the Honda 225 is a little OTT
Erm, SR4.7 is rated to 70hp....
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Old 03 February 2011, 09:07   #10
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same weight as a 70hp, so don't use full throttle
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Erm, SR4.7 is rated to 70hp....
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