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Speed Demons – is a bigger motor better?

by GHBoats Webmaster | Jan 4, 2013 | Customer Questions, Motors

Today we have another post in our series where we highlight a common (or particularly interesting) question we get from customers.  A gentleman contacted us because he is soon going to be purchasing a yacht that includes a fully-equipped tender: “I am in the...

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