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June 16, 2021 at 5:31 am #240357
billw
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    I always wondered why they sold so many 5 1/2s. I know, I know, they are fantastic-running motors; but they are too heavy to be easily portable and yet too low power to give most boats a decent speed….

    Long live American manufacturing!