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Old 12 November 2009, 18:45   #21
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Yam50 ptt in a SR4

Having done some "sporty" ribbing between ireland and scotland,
I'd have no hesitation in telling you to go the hog and stick the 50hp on the back.
Fuel economy is the same as my old 30hp but the power difference
... you know... driving a SR4 and you *need* to get out of the way of a particular wave !
very little weight difference between the two.
:-)

it adds a little fun too !
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Old 12 November 2009, 21:26   #22
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and you *need* to get out of the way of a particular wave !
... or a recently drenched Redbay skipper "on vengence bent"
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Old 12 November 2009, 21:35   #23
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whats it like in a big sea?
Its been a few years since I was in one - but I reckon pretty good (for its size) - you may get wet , but if its driven properly its as good & safe as bigger boats.
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Old 13 November 2009, 00:03   #24
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Having done some "sporty" ribbing between ireland and scotland...
In this context, "Sporty" means the boat beside you can see waaay too much of your wee prop. every few waves

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whats it like in a big sea?
...good, I'd say
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