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Old 08-17-2008, 10:25 PM
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Maybe they wanted to save money by using shorter shafts....maybe they were REALLY interested in close-quarters maneuvrability.....maybe they know something we don't.....
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Well, if you ran up onto something with that boat, the keel might save the propellers from getting trashed . . .

. . . just my 2 cents worth.
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Well, if you ran up onto something with that boat, the keel might save the propellers from getting trashed . . .
With the (rather small) rudders about 15ft aft of the props, I imagine steering could be somewhat ...err... dull - so regular grounding may well be a consideration!
Unfortunately, I don't know the owner, so I can't ask how it handles...
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