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Old 04-08-2024, 09:49 AM   #26
nkaminar
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Default Re: Model A Marine Engine?

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Many years ago I used to take my sailboat up into the Sacramento Delta. I met a guy who was running his speedboat around. It had a huge V8 inboard engine. I asked him how fast it would go. His answer was 100 mph, but at that speed the fuel consumption was 100 gallons per hour.
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