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Old 09-23-2013, 05:51 AM   #19
Rogerh
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City: Niceville, FL
Vessel Name: At Last
Vessel Model: 1990 Jefferson 52 Marquessa
Join Date: Aug 2013
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We own a 1990 Jefferson 52 Marquessa. Wo love the boat. We are presently in a number of refits that you would need to do with any 23 year old boat. New hoses, rebedding items, etc. She is incredibly easy to handle, efficient at trawler speeds, can run 16 knots if you need and can afford to, great layout and much better buit than any other Tawainise boat we looked at. We went 700 miles after we bought her and not a bit of issues. Ours has twin 6V92 500 HP Detroits. At 8 knots she burns about 7 gallons an hour, at 10 knots about 11 to 12 GPH, at 14 knots about 44 GPH and WOT ouch, 66 GPH. We run around 8 to 10 knots and love the ride, comfort, and a doable economy. Occasionly we run her up to keep the turbos clean. Hope this helps.
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