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Old 04-15-2005 | 08:20 PM
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70 MPH Living room!w/496 HOs we have 1 coming with 600s
test run at the factory 80mph before break-in impressive boat for a family boat builder..
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Old 04-15-2005 | 08:30 PM
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I do like that one, but seems a little pricey for stock power. Its a gorgeous boat, I told the wife i wouldn't mind this in place of a Hi-perf. boat. Its fast and has a classy appearence with out the yacht bulky look.
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Old 04-15-2005 | 08:33 PM
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They had one at the Grand Rapids show last year... I thought the helm seat was too close to the wheel, especially when you put the bolster in the "stand to drive" position... thought it odd that the bottom came UP instead of dropping down....
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Originally Posted by Speed2Lead
I do like that one, but seems a little pricey for stock power. Its a gorgeous boat, I told the wife i wouldn't mind this in place of a Hi-perf. boat. Its fast and has a classy appearence with out the yacht bulky look.
Frank, if you're ready to get back in a V bottom, that new 35 Donzi is your ticket. 80 mph with black motors.
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Old 04-15-2005 | 08:47 PM
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I'm sure pictures are coming.
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Old 04-15-2005 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by blownincome
70 MPH Living room!w/496 HOs we have 1 coming with 600s
test run at the factory 80mph before break-in impressive boat for a family boat builder..
I know one with 575's will run at least mid 70's. I got passed by a family wagon
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Old 04-15-2005 | 10:03 PM
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Those Colbalts are built like tanks! With a price tag to match.
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Old 04-16-2005 | 05:28 AM
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I do have some pics I will post.. The one w/600s is in route from cobalt due weds.. the cool thing is the one I drove Is Hull #1 and is in the brochure for the 343 we have 5 of these of them (all sold now) we have hull 1-3-4-5. I think the 1 warparty ran into is #2 Im still a fountain Guy but pretty impressive for a family boat!!
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I do have some pics I will post.. The one w/600s is in route from cobalt due weds.. the cool thing is the one I drove Is Hull #1 and is in the brochure for the 343 we have 5 of these of them (all sold now) we have hull 1-3-4-5. I think the 1 warparty ran into is #2 Im still a fountain Guy but pretty impressive for a family boat!!
The one that got me was a test boat for Pac St.Clair. I assume it was a 343?
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Old 04-16-2005 | 09:40 AM
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Pics form the showroom
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