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Old 12-03-2007
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It'd probably do fairly well. I haven't really had the GPS out to measure the speed... but next season I'll have to measure the speed and such with my handheld GPS.
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I want to run fairly long distances with my dink, planning on going fishing & snorkeling in places that might be several miles from the mothership.
I see that the portaboat will plane with a 4hp engine. Is that with 2 people & gear? How fast can it run in moderate conditions, less than 1' chop, with 2 people plus gear?
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