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Some people buy a boat for its entertainment potential, but for others boat ownership is a matter of pride and a feeling of control. These boaters are willing to invest time and money in constantly improving their boats.

Author: Owens, John
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Appreciation, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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Fly, Fountain, fly: guess who's the fastest of them all

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Reggie Fountain attempted to break the 116.751 mph record with a Fountain 42 powered by two 572-cid Chevrolet tallblocks modified by Troy Dennis. The boat set a new record with an average speed of 123.91 mph.

Author: Owens, John
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Competitions, Motorboats, Speed records, Fountain, Reggie

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One time around: lessons from the ultimate cruise

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Bruce Kessler's 30-month circumnavigation in a 70-ft trawler-style boat went smoothly due to careful advance planning. A Standard-C satellite system was used for social and business communication.

Author: Owens, John
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Personal narratives, Behavior, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Voyages around the world, Circumnavigation, Kessler, Bruce

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