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Old 24 November 2013, 18:59   #1
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Hello from Gimli, Manitoba, Canada

Hi from gimli? Winter just arrived. plus 10 and sunny last week now -24c and snowing, I am rebuilding a Zodiac 480 dl that I just bot. It fell off the previous owners trailer so lots of fiberglass work to do. Hope to have it ready by Feb to take down to Florida
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Old 24 November 2013, 19:29   #2
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is that the same gimli that was made famous by an aircraft accident? anyhow welcome to ribnet!
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Old 24 November 2013, 21:33   #3
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That's us...30 years ago last July
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Old 24 November 2013, 21:37   #4
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Old 25 November 2013, 03:01   #5
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Howdy from another Canuck
Hope you are working inside
what kind of power does it have?
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Old 25 November 2013, 15:01   #6
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Hi hank. No motor yet. I posted a query under Engins looking for recommendations. max is 75 but was wondering if a 60 was ok. What did you have on yours?
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Old 25 November 2013, 19:35   #7
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The gone but not forgotten 9M "Water Rocket" had twin 150 yammies 38 knots with full crew

our 4M "Rubber Ducky" has a Honda 25 hp -
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