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    First 3-Hours...

    ... of Break-In are done! Went throught the perscribed RPM ranges with a complete cool down at the 1.5-hour mark... Briefly opened her up at the 3:05 mark and she hit 72 or so on the speedo (GPS not yet installed)...

    25p Fury seems to run strong - but won't know until the full 10-hours are done..

    Man what a ride though Lovingly called the 181 'Black Magic' on water... May have to call this one 'Silver Bullet'... More pics below for inquiring minds...












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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)

    Great looking boat. I have a 198 and usually see 70 gps with 225 hpdi. Best is 71.6. 198 is a awesome fishing platform

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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)

    Nice and clean! See a hot foot in your future.
    Larry Eby, 2004 ChampioN 188 Elite/2003 200 Hp Vmax OX66
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    Re: First 3-Hours... (HaulinBass)

    I want it. When I buy my next boat I take a serious look at the 198/202s.
    I don't know where we are, but we are making darn good time.

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    Re: First 3-Hours... (HaulinBass)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by HaulinBass &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Nice and clean! See a hot foot in your future.</td></tr></table>

    And maybe one of those fancy treadplates like you have to mount it on It'll be a fun winter out in the garage for sure...

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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)

    Man....that's a good lookin boat!






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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)

    sweet boat. i have a 96 186 and a 6 month old 175 opti xs. why is the 25 fury too much? that's what i have and it's a hair too much from 63-67 without a load. it chine walks bad with no load but doesn't at all with some weight in it. you'll enjoy 4 mpg.

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    Re: First 3-Hours... (ilovesmallies)

    Beautiful Rig,,I've grown fond of the white boats myself. Looooooking goooood!!!! ENJOY
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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)


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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)

    Thanks for all the pics Gunnar. Looks like a great ride!
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    Re: First 3-Hours... (Gunnar)

    Looks great Michael
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    Re: First 3-Hours... (08 198 Champ)

    I have an 05 198 and I'm envious - good looking boat. Get the Hot foot and pro trim - you won't regret it.
    Leonard W. Little
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