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    Draft

    Is there any info on the draft for the 1980 with the Evinrude 150? How much water do you need to float the boat with the motor raised?

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    12 inches to be safe, it will float in a little less but not much ..

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    An answer! Woot woot. How about a 250hp glass?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishysam View Post
    An answer! Woot woot. How about a 250hp glass?
    Easy now ..... one step at a time, I'm working up to asking him about the HP ratings again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishysam View Post
    An answer! Woot woot. How about a 250hp glass?
    i feel like Sargent Schultz - " I See Nothing "

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    Quote Originally Posted by sclark View Post
    i feel like Sargent Schultz - " I See Nothing "
    hahaha, that’s classic

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    A few questions were asked about draft earlier, they didn't want to put a number to it for a few reasons but now they did
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    Quote Originally Posted by sclark View Post
    12 inches to be safe, it will float in a little less but not much ..
    With or without Bubba in the boat?
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    Haha what about the triple threat of bubbas
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishysam View Post
    Haha what about the triple threat of bubbas
    Then “we’re gonna need a bigger boat” !!!!