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  1. 02-07-2016 10:28 AM #1
    krush
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    Cheap Fuel, 150mph cruise. Somebody buy it!

    http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2011...s#.VrdhfE8Ylso

    turbine powered hydroplane.
    FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381
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  2. 02-07-2016 12:35 PM #2
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    Re: Cheap Fuel, 150mph cruise. Somebody buy it!

    5600hp, that's all? I'm guessing prolly 7-8 gallons per minute? It would be fun to call my insurance guy for a quote
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  3. 02-07-2016 03:06 PM #3
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    Re: Cheap Fuel, 150mph cruise. Somebody buy it!

    Extrapolating numbers from a turboprop I fly, came up with 9.3 GL/mn.
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  4. 04-16-2016 07:56 PM #4
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    Re: Cheap Fuel, 150mph cruise. Somebody buy it!

    T55's powered Hueys in the 60's but still built today. Parts are available.
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  5. 04-16-2016 10:58 PM #5
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    Re: Cheap Fuel, 150mph cruise. Somebody buy it!

    Where the heck you gonna keep the rum?
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  6. 04-17-2016 07:11 AM #6
    Dan Mapes
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    Re: Cheap Fuel, 150mph cruise. Somebody buy it!

    At this point it's certainly obvious the adage about plumbers making too much money is true! I guess they decided to stick with the day job after this;

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