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Old 02-28-2005 | 05:22 PM
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does anyone know anything about "Erie Stinger" the raceboat for sale on boattrader? Says it has fresh 509's, doesnt specify hp and drives.How fast? any info would be much appreciated.
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Old 03-01-2005 | 07:17 AM
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It was raced by a friend of mine and his father. Motors built by Francis Engineering about 650HP, TRS drives. Boats runs low 70's. Rock solid. The guys did alot of work including stringers, transom and paint. Good trailer also.
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Old 03-01-2005 | 07:28 AM
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It was raced by a friend of mine and his father. Motors built by Francis Engineering about 650HP, TRS drives. Boats runs low 70's. Rock solid. The guys did alot of work including stringers, transom and paint. Good trailer also.
CIG3, I Heard about what hapend to the father, its two y ago right? Is there any more info and photos of the 39' Stinger?


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Old 03-01-2005 | 10:20 AM
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here's the one in the ad
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Old 03-01-2005 | 11:47 AM
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E-mail Mark Walters. HIs family owns the boats. He built it. [email protected]
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Old 03-01-2005 | 03:39 PM
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1982 Chris Craft Stinger 39’, Excellent Condition, estate sale, must sell, $30,000, Eastlake, Ohio
-Twin 509 (Dyno @ 550hp) fresh, professionally rebuilt
Brodix Heads w/ Roller Rockers
Roller Cam & Lifters
13qt Oil Pan
Remote Oil Filter
13 Plate Oil Cooler (Bell Housing Mounted)
7 Plate Trans Cooler (Bell Housing Mounted)
MSD Ignition System (w/ Soft Touch Rev Limiter)
Stainless Marine Exhaust Manifolds
-TRS Stern Drives
-Borg Warner Transmissions
-Hynautic Twin Cylinder (push/pull) External Steering System
-Triaxle Custom Built Bunk Trailer (electric brake) w/Spare Tire (Brakes & Bearings Replaced Summer of 2003)

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Old 03-01-2005 | 05:17 PM
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how fast?
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Old 03-02-2005 | 06:59 AM
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68.5mph on calm water, read on a GPS. Potential to increase that with some minor modifications!
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Old 03-02-2005 | 08:30 AM
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here's some pictures
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Old 03-02-2005 | 08:34 AM
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This is what it looked like before we started
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