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Old 12 December 2009, 16:00   #1
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Looking for a little help

I'm looking to race a 23' to 26' Rib here in the US in Purduction 6 Class which is a single engine o/b or sterdrive boat 26' or less with a max speed of 70 mph...looking used and I have access to a 2.5 Mercury Racing O/B at 280 hp.....anyone know of anything out there that would fit in.....Thanks for any info

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Old 13 December 2009, 08:15   #2
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I'm looking to race a 23' to 26' Rib here in the US in Purduction 6 Class which is a single engine o/b or sterdrive boat 26' or less with a max speed of 70 mph...looking used and I have access to a 2.5 Mercury Racing O/B at 280 hp.....anyone know of anything out there that would fit in.....Thanks for any info

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Unless it's a dog, you should be exceeding that speed limit by a considerable amount with that motor!
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Old 13 December 2009, 16:58   #3
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Old 14 December 2009, 10:33   #4
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Gino, are you hoping to buy something local, or are you looking to buy something in Europe and have it shipped over?
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Old 15 December 2009, 15:28   #5
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Hi John......I would like to find something in the US...but if its the right boat and I can get it ship at a fair price I have no problem having it ship...

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