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11-28-2014 | 09:24 PM

#421

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Originally Posted by FREEDOM US1

Cool stuff on this thread! I might have to join in. I'll learn how to post pics and send some of my hanger and 28 as well. Can't wait to run that thing around in south Florida and the Keys. It's a TNT now. Heading to St. Barts today. Catch you in a week or two. Jim

Jim, Let me know when you are down in the area. Would love to meet at TNT and check out the boat as well as get together and run around some with the 28's.
I am down that way a lot as we do a lot of work Johnny and Guy.

11-28-2014 | 10:21 PM

#422

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Join in Jim. We would love for you to share your experience. I loved the story of you taking your 28' to Bimini when the 46 wasn't running. Then getting on plane with one motor after the other went down using a tow line. Do I have that story right? If so your crazy also and will more than fit in with this crowd. Also thanks for working with Chris on the windshield application. I drove your 28 at LOTO and it was really nice.

You got it right. Made it 53 miles and just made the turn back towards Miami. Long story short finished the race on one motor. Still went about 45 MPH on one motor. That was after we tried it get a drive from some locals. Couldn't find one. Crazy day that's for sure

11-28-2014 | 10:25 PM

#423

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Look forward to getting together. I'll be there around the first of January. And then Boat show time in February. 28s there all winter if you want to check it out if I'm not around.

11-29-2014 | 05:45 AM

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I looked at Jims 28 in Key West. The windshield and new dash is fantastic, but so is the paint. He needs to try out
our Dewalds in February. That sure is some Mother Ship you have Jim.

11-30-2014 | 08:19 AM

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http://www.xcatracing.com/xcats-back...this-december/

11-30-2014 | 09:52 AM

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"Adding a new twist to the weekend’s racing will be the fact that Fazza will be testing out the newly developed, reliable 350Hp XCAT Mercury 4 stroke engines, set to be introduced for the 2015 season."

This pretty much confirms the new engine. Four stroke 350 horsepower. I guess we still have to wait for more information and specs on it.

Last edited by Onetime; 11-30-2014 at 10:04 AM.

12-01-2014 | 05:20 AM

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yep! we all have the same questions I'm sure.... how much does it weight????

12-01-2014 | 08:05 AM

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yep! we all have the same questions I'm sure.... how much does it weight????

My guess will be too much! If it is the 350 Verado with all the trimmings (steering, hydraulic rams etc)
Get ready for a hefty price tag as well. They were $27500 years ago when a friend of mine bought them.
Now if it were a hopped up 4 cylinder 4 stroke that would be something to get excited about.

12-01-2014 | 09:22 AM

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ron...I'll be calling ya soon. time to get the ball rolling on the "Holy" block issue LOL.

and freedom1... any noticeable differences in handling/performance with the windshield?

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