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Old 02-13-2007, 12:37 AM
Fr. Frank Fr. Frank is offline
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Default Re: Bertram site \"tips\"

Forget the trifecta, here's the quinella.

21' Checkmate "StarFlight" Merc 275 Verado (90kts+)

17 Boston Whaler Montauk w/ Merc 90 Optimax - 40 kts

20' SeaCraft Seafari w/175 Verado - 45 kts

31' Bertram FBSF w/ twin 3208ST 600hp Caterpillars (gear-driven superchargers AND turbocharged w/intercoolers) 48 kts

72' Rybovich "Cutting Edge" engine types unpublished, but at sea trial off Palm Beach in '99 Top Speed was 51 kts with full fuel and water!! (Might as well wish for the very best, n'est pas?)

Although I have to admit, I'd be happy with any two of the above
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Currently without a SeaCraft
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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