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On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 10:59:39 -0500, Larry wrote:

Evan Gatehouse2 wrote in news:45693064$1_1
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towing a raft will decrease performance more than having the weight in
your hull, in most circumstances. No free lunch I'm afraid.



He could slow down, even turn off two of the three 250hp outboards and
enjoy the view...(c;

50 gallons will go a LONG ways on a 4-stroke Honda 90!

SLOW DOWN...What's the hurry?!


I would second that. Assuming that is 50 US gallons of diesel, we
could go nearly 500 nautical miles.


Mika



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