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Old 04-07-2013, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J
Any ill handling qualities???
I could see an injury with a high speed boat exit!
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Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J
Any ill handling qualities???
None noticeable, boat is a lot safer when stopped though, especially when getting in and out!
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Rich Rigda at TPR in Saginaw Mi has added steps to several boats and claims they were faster fwiw, I saw one of them and it was interesting, Smitty
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Originally Posted by 502ss
I added steps to my older scarab! She is so much faster!!

nice step,maybe it could use some non skid material,it might be the next big thing
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Originally Posted by 502ss
None noticeable, boat is a lot safer when stopped though, especially when getting in and out!
Nice!
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Btw, those vents are trick! Dig it!
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Originally Posted by 12meter joe
I could see an injury with a high speed boat exit!
If she's drunk she won't feel it till the next day.
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Originally Posted by 502ss
None noticeable, boat is a lot safer when stopped though, especially when getting in and out!
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A friend of mine painted steps on the side of his straight bottom 38 Fountain. It has big power and handles great!
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I think adding a pad to a conventional v bottom would be more beneficial..any thoughts. And can it be added without worry of ripping off
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