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Old 07 January 2010, 20:50   #1
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I have just signed up for the on line Verado owners club, which is proving to be packed with useful info, if somewhat American biased.

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Did spot this pic of a RIB which is NOT photoshop'ed. Owner was complaining it only did 62kts!

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Old 07 January 2010, 21:09   #2
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I have just signed up for the on line Verado owners club, which is proving to be packed with useful info, if somewhat American biased.

www.veradoclub.com

Did spot this pic of a RIB which is NOT photoshop'ed. Owner was complaining it only did 62kts!

Steve
how cheap is petrol in America ?
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Old 07 January 2010, 21:31   #3
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Did spot this pic of a RIB which is NOT photoshop'ed. Owner was complaining it only did 62kts!

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not with the bimini up though eh ?
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He could get at least another 700hp on the back of there
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It's a really good website.

Check out their tips covering what's not in the manual ....... including storing with the engine down to protect the supercharger.

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Old 10 January 2010, 11:07   #6
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I thought so too, which is why I posted. Lots of things that you would not automatically think about and from what must be the largest group of users.
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