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Old 07-01-2016, 07:30 AM
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multi stepped canopied toon coming to a poker run near you
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Old 07-01-2016, 07:41 AM
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It has been 72.9 on GPS, so far in around 12-14 seconds. We are going to install the correct 4 blade 19p props when they are available next week. Right now we are running 3 blade 19p. Hope to pick up 2-3 more mph.
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Old 07-01-2016, 07:43 AM
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That's awesome, you are going to need enclosures for the drink holders on that boat!
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Should have a disclaimer...'pilot license required above 70mph'
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Old 07-01-2016, 08:04 AM
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I hope all you pick up is 2-3mph, I cant afford to buy more go fast parts to keep up with pontoons...
But very impressive!
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I heard that Playcraft and Bennington are moving to center console only production. That's where the market is.....










I'm no 'toon fan, but damn that thing looks cool all aired out.
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Old 07-01-2016, 09:39 AM
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My best friend purchased the same toon only with dual Verado 300's. It runs low to mid 60's. Awesome setup. Avalon's build quality is top shelf!!
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Old 07-01-2016, 10:03 AM
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I fell in love with the South Bays after seeing that they won the LOTO shootout and then seeing a few on Cumberland. Sharp looking tooners. Then I crawled under one and saw 1000 screws through the deck with no nut or washer to held them fast long-term. Blah. Does Avalon use bolts or just bunches and bunches of screws?

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A friend had one several years ago with twin 2.5L ROS motors, and it ran into the 70s; and it was sketchy! He snuck up and blew by me on the lake one day, and I've never heard the end of it. We've spent a fair amount of time on Yankey's (yschmidt on OSO) 26' Aqua Patio with a 250 Yamaha; and we've really enjoyed it. We've had it over 50mph at one point. I have been taking notice of the Benningtons, Avalons, and Aqua Patios; all three of the high end Pontoon manufacturers IMHO, and I can see one in my future with some big power like Bill's. Nice work WMF!
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60K in motors on a pontoon boat? I don't get it.
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