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09-24-2007 | 03:58 PM

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999JAY

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Russian TV3 is a nice engine it has a hot end take off, 2200 hp light and efficient although you will need a reduction box.

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09-25-2007 | 08:16 AM

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Russian TV3 is a nice engine it has a hot end take off, 2200 hp light and efficient although you will need a reduction box.

Russian engine in an American offshore power boat?????

09-27-2007 | 10:43 AM

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After seeing the Discovery show on Miss Geico last night I can see how turbines make since in these big boats.

10-10-2007 | 01:57 AM

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see turbine 101 on the skater forum

I just wanted you all to know that this forum is being continued on the skater forum under turbine 101. We don't want to leave you all behind at least not jet.

10-10-2007 | 06:27 AM

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Russian engine in an American offshore power boat?????

Even a darker side.....

10-10-2007 | 08:00 PM

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Did you get the DVD yet?

10-11-2007 | 02:12 AM

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When you consider that the modern day version of the T-53, which is still made under licence by Kawasaki, has not changed in the level of technology from the ones that are being used in boats these days. And that to buy a brand new T-53 certified to go into an aircraft will set you back $1.8M (Yes Million) just for the engine sitting in a box next to your helicopter. Last time I checked... a freshly overhauled T-53 certified to go in an aircraft was about $290K Now get rid of all that certification and you have a boat motor...

So what's the price on a non-certified "boat" T53 freshly overhauled?

Michael

10-11-2007 | 06:48 AM

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So what's the price on a non-certified "boat" T53 freshly overhauled?

Michael

How about getting insurance?!? I don't think any insurance company will touch ya!

10-11-2007 | 07:59 AM

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Did you get the DVD yet?

Yes thank you!

The Geico boat rocks.

God If I had Haggans American express card
I would be all set.

After watching that my Eyes will be glued to the pyrometers.