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Old 01-27-2014, 02:06 PM   #1
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Here's a fast smooth riding articulated pontoon boat.

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Old 01-27-2014, 02:46 PM   #2
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That's pretty freakin awesome!
What a ride!
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Old 01-27-2014, 02:54 PM   #3
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Good concept. Don't know what type of use it's good for plus looks like a HUGE corrosion nightmare.
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Old 01-27-2014, 03:30 PM   #4
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Finally a pair of conservative sponsons for the coming mass of frustrated, full-displacement owners like Eric.
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Old 01-27-2014, 04:45 PM   #5
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Here's another video from their website:

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Old 01-27-2014, 05:14 PM   #6
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Good concept. Don't know what type of use it's good for plus looks like a HUGE corrosion nightmare.
With you on that one

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Old 01-27-2014, 05:17 PM   #7
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Copycat ...

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Old 01-27-2014, 05:27 PM   #8
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Greetings,
Well. That's the name of that tune.....
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Old 01-27-2014, 06:13 PM   #9
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I see potential use for the USCG and other law enforcement agencies, especially if 30-caliber machine guns were mounted port and starboard. Looks awfully exposed to the weather, however.
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Greetings,
Mr. M. 30 cal? That's so last year. Laser guided drone munitions. That'll stop ya for your life vest inspections.
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It's getting strange in San Francisco Bay nowadays. Another example, spotted last Friday:

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Old 01-27-2014, 07:14 PM   #12
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Copycat ...
Because they're both articulated pontoons? That's like calling a Grand Banks a copycat of ChrisCraft because they're both monohulls.
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