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kymarlee
 Post subject: Oregon Squirt Launch
PostPosted: Sun May 20, 2012 10:28 pm 
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http://youtu.be/A2QNvFM1nAY 1:32 min/sec video

Successful maiden voyage on Saturday at Hagg Lake approximately 25 miles outside of Portland, Oregon.

Top speed 27 MPH 17 HP Yamaha Outboard

Still need to raise the transom and adjust the trim to minimize porpoising.

John


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Iggy
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Squirt Launch
PostPosted: Sun May 20, 2012 10:39 pm 
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Thats what it's all about! I am 3 or 4 weeks behind you, and motivated to beat the band!

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DanaOverall
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Squirt Launch
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Great grin....congrats, beautiful boat!!

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areame
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Squirt Launch
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So jealous, looks great!

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Roberta Hegy
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Nice!!!! Have a Great Time!!!

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

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rbrandenstein
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Squirt Launch
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Congratulations. I know the feeling.

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DaveLott
 Post subject: Re: Oregon Squirt Launch
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Tis the season. Congratulations. Keep the videos coming.

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 Post subject: Re: Oregon Squirt Launch
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Yea! Con-grats!
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Congratulations. She looked great and I really liked the video!

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Congrats! Have a great summer!

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congrats on the launch and beautiful boat enjoy it as much as you can
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