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Old 11-25-2020, 01:50 PM   #20
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Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
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When Willard made their last handful of Willard 40s, every experienced opinion suggested an 80 hp engine. JD4045 natural. Willard went with a 4045T rated at 130-ish hp due to market perception that 80 hp is underpowered.

People want a displacement boat but do not fully understand the principles behind that underpin

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