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Old 12-02-2012 | 08:02 PM
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Does anyone have any information on these boats, like structual, performance, problems to watch for?
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Old 12-03-2012 | 01:23 AM
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never heard... :-P
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Old 12-03-2012 | 07:37 AM
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same bottom as the bullet, 8' 6" beam not going to be a speedster
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Old 12-03-2012 | 08:07 AM
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They are some nice riding boats. I know of one. That needs a powerhead.
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Old 12-03-2012 | 06:41 PM
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I just purchased an 87 cig decathalon and I haven't been able to find much info on them, and how many are out there.
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Old 12-03-2012 | 06:44 PM
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I forget how many there is but my friend had 2 different ones
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Old 12-03-2012 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BobbyB
I forget how many there is but my friend had 2 different ones
Does your friend live in Md.
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Old 12-03-2012 | 08:17 PM
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Yes.
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Old 12-04-2012 | 08:09 AM
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Not super fast. Most had tripple back in the day. Now a days with newer twin 250's you can get them to around 60mph. Solid ride. Great day boat.
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Old 12-04-2012 | 07:21 PM
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I just picked one up in Md, has twin Merc 300pro max's.
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