New R5/380 only making 50-51mph

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Re: New R5/380 only making 50-51mph

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My A25 with 380 tops out at 50/51 as well.

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You guys crack me up....you are talking about 2-3 mph that is equivalent to a brisk walking pace! This is what happens when testosterone and HP levels compete....too funny
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sailor55330 wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:28 pm You guys crack me up....you are talking about 2-3 mph that is equivalent to a brisk walking pace! This is what happens when testosterone and HP levels compete....too funny
I'll take every. .5mph I can get. Don't take that away from us. As Yt would say I have to make up for something. Which is my height 😂😂
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Big Block Power wrote: Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:59 pm I'll take every. .5mph I can get. Don't take that away from us. As Yt would say I have to make up for something. Which is my height 😂😂
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Hey, best part of fall boating is cooler temps and good tail winds to squeeze that last .5 mph out of her!
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