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Roberta Hegy
PostPosted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:27 am 
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Jimmy 70's first launch was a complete success. The motor functioned just fine, the boat planed out very quickly, and we got out top speed of about 22 mph. The boat handled very well and will be much fun for both the granchillin and the grandparents. The video is Rich piloting the boat. After a bit of convincing, he climbed in and had a great time.

This is a very fun boat with even that little 9.8 hp fishing motor. It will be a blast for this season and probably next. I'm running a 9x9 two blade prop and I'll be looking for a 9x11 later on for a little more speed. Right now the throttle is slightly limited so a little more prop will work out nicely.

Roberta :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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Bill Edmundson
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Congrats! I see alot of fun being had here and in the future. Cool build, Good Job!
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Roberta Hegy
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Thanks, everyone!!! This is a very fun boat.

Roberta :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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Bruce Dow
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Congrats, Roberta. That looks like FUN!!!

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Gayle Brantuk
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Awesome Roberta! Great job!

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Congrats, looks great on the water and must make you guys feel like kids again !

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Roberta Hegy
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Thanks Everyone!!!

Roberta :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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JasonG
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AWESOME!!! :D

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Iggy
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Congratulations. Looks like it handles quite nicely. Sure to bring a lot of great family memories for years to come!

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Looks GREAT Roberta! :D

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rbrandenstein
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Congratulations. That looks like a fun build and fun boat to tool around in. I'm sure your GKs will love it.

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SeaPea
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Top job there Roberta! Congratulations!

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Cracking little boat well done.

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