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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
MM Brand:Gator-Tail Horsepower:25 EFI Subaru, 32" outdrive, tall transom Boat Brand:Gator-Tail Boat Size:16 X 46, Hunt deck, bow rails, receiver hitch, spud poles, Gator grass camo, hydro turff Boat Layout: Completly open, nothing is permantly mounted Add ons: 22" dual row LED light & Duallys, Super Terra 3500lbs winch mounted to Gator-Tail receiver setup, Minn Kota salt water trolling motor( transom mount with adapter to bow for easy removal), Removable Gun box, auxillary battery in the front for trolling motor.
Speeds | Shallow Water: 27 mph (bumping 28) 10"-18" water Speeds | Deep Water:23-24 Intercoastal Waterway Total Boat Load With Gear Etc:Me(225) Passenger(250) gun box, guns, 6 gallons fuel, Full K2, safety gear Conditions Tested In: north wind 8-10 mph, 45* slight chop in the deep water, fairly calm in the shallows
It goes with saying this is a 25 hp motor and a 16' boat, the cut off for me was 3 people in deep water.
Link to review with Instagator 9" prop
Comments: First, sorry for the review taking so long, many had asked about it but I didn't want to give a review until I had plenty of experience with the boat.
I have had this boat since the beginning of May. I feel I got exactly what I wanted and the process went very well. I was quoted 8 weeks to build and it was just that to the day. Justin ( Take em Gator) was very helpful as a Pro-staffer and Bubba was very cool, even when I wanted pictures all the time. Justin guided me in the right direction for what I wanted.
I do everything out of this boat, albeit I'm not much for offshore or big open water. This boat fulfills all my boat needs, from gigging, to stalking reds, to duck hunts.
One other thing I feel needs to be said is there was a period where I asked the forum a lot of questions regarding engine stuff and speeds of other similar boats. Well if you notice the speeds above you will see i'm right where most are. I credit this to the engine not being broken in and equally to an inexperienced driver. By that I mean it took me a while to actually get in some shallow stuff where this boat shines. I must also say that Mr. Broussard called me a few months back inquiring as to what could cause me to not be getting higher speeds and even offered possible solutions. I cant say it enough how nice it was to hear someone a few months after getting the boat trying to ensure I was happy with my purchase from them.
Heres a few pictures to end it.. First day home
West bay wrong turn while looking for reds.
It has even been used to pull submerged skiffs to land..
typical hunt load
Last hunt of the second split
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:12 pm |
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GootJune
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:28 am Posts: 52 Location: Panama City, FL
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
I dig it man. I am running just about the exact same setup as you. Numbers are just about right on with me. I seemed to do fine with 3 people and hunt load, although it took 3 times as long to get on plane, it got there and seemed to handle well for the load. I love these boats, can't think of much I would do different.
_________________ 1646 GTB • 25 GTR EFI
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:21 pm |
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TGunn
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:39 pm Posts: 764
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Wow, can't believe that shallow water makes such a difference. I need to find some shallow water to see what I can get out of my 25GTR. THhe only time I ran it solo was in 20 feet of water. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=45913
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:26 pm |
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JLACOUR
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4915 Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Here's a better shot for ya tperk.
Nice review btw!
_________________ 37 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Tiller SOLD -- 36 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Stick Steer SOLD -- 27 PD FPR 16x36 Skiff
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:46 pm |
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cajun1085
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 2:57 pm Posts: 183 Location: Silver Spring, MD
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Nice review man! I love my set up as well! The only time I had trouble getting home is when I stuck it on a sandbar without a winch...I bought a winch the next day.
_________________ GTB 1646 w/HD, Boat Blind-25GTR
SOUTHEAST GATORTAIL
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:07 pm |
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take'emgator
MMT Super Elite Member
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:38 pm Posts: 10201 Location: SETX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
GLad you like it Tad, i'm still waiting on that phone call to cut some feathers!
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:26 pm |
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cut'em94
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:16 pm Posts: 291 Location: Luling, LA
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Glad your enjoying your rig, I really like my 25 too. Those speeds are pretty consistent with what I'm getting.
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:57 pm |
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pokey79
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:50 pm Posts: 2282 Location: Circumcised, Louisiana
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
was that like 3 chics in a gator tail and 1 driving?
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:02 pm |
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take'emgator
MMT Super Elite Member
Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:38 pm Posts: 10201 Location: SETX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
^^^you don't miss shit do you! lol good catch
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:29 pm |
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cajun1085
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 2:57 pm Posts: 183 Location: Silver Spring, MD
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
What's the gray tab on your control box in the "typical hunt load" picture. Is it a neutral switch extension? If so can I get a better picture and how you made it?
_________________ GTB 1646 w/HD, Boat Blind-25GTR
SOUTHEAST GATORTAIL
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Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:58 pm |
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calphil
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:49 pm Posts: 1715 Location: Kingwood,TX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Nice review sir .. And yes the winch saved that day
_________________ 1744 WC Custom 25 GTR
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:04 am |
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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:27 am |
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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
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eljefe
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am Posts: 5210 Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
We need some mods for these 25's. .... i want a cam!!!! My 25 falls off a lot with 3 in deep water... no problem in shallow water with 3.....Cam and programmer is what I am hoping for in the coming year.
Great review.... i had a 36 pd before getting the 25 gtr..... i do miss the torque of the big block.....The 25 does get weak with a 3 person and gear load....... but runs perfectly with 2 and gear....
sent from the former Republic of Texas.
_________________ You can't see the sunrise if your eyes are closed. dying aint much of a livin....
Black ops IITX marshstalker
1840 WC www.wccustomboats.com fuel injected 25 GTR
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:52 am |
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Gameover
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:06 am Posts: 3673 Location: Prarieville,LA
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
_________________ 1754 GTR Xtreme CC w/ Purple Kool-aid Additives
Never Forget our Fallen Soliders
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:56 am |
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diddyduck
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:24 pm Posts: 2624 Location: ponchatoula, la
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
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eljefe
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am Posts: 5210 Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
That's james' woman.....she is a looker for sure......
sent from the former Republic of Texas.
_________________ You can't see the sunrise if your eyes are closed. dying aint much of a livin....
Black ops IITX marshstalker
1840 WC www.wccustomboats.com fuel injected 25 GTR
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diddyduck
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:24 pm Posts: 2624 Location: ponchatoula, la
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
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JLACOUR
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4915 Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
_________________ 37 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Tiller SOLD -- 36 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Stick Steer SOLD -- 27 PD FPR 16x36 Skiff
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:30 am |
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JLACOUR
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4915 Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
_________________ 37 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Tiller SOLD -- 36 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Stick Steer SOLD -- 27 PD FPR 16x36 Skiff
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diddyduck
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:24 pm Posts: 2624 Location: ponchatoula, la
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:35 am |
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JLACOUR
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4915 Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
_________________ 37 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Tiller SOLD -- 36 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Stick Steer SOLD -- 27 PD FPR 16x36 Skiff
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:44 am |
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Gameover
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:06 am Posts: 3673 Location: Prarieville,LA
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
_________________ 1754 GTR Xtreme CC w/ Purple Kool-aid Additives
Never Forget our Fallen Soliders
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:55 am |
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JLACOUR
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4915 Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
_________________ 37 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Tiller SOLD -- 36 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Stick Steer SOLD -- 27 PD FPR 16x36 Skiff
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3rd Coast Killer
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:17 pm Posts: 2624 Location: League City, Texas. It's where I play.
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
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Kool-Aid Brigade
www.southernfowler.com
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:01 am |
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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Thanks again everyone, I'm happy with my rig and have no regrets. I'm just itching for this split to end, come on Saturday!
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Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:01 pm |
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jdupre
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:56 am Posts: 106 Location: Bourg, LA
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
I may have to upgrade to that boat one day. Nice rig !
_________________ 1448/25 GTR
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Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:57 am |
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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Thought would update with additions and add some videos of the rig.
Heres a link to my GatorGlide thread:
I have noticed some performance gains mph wise over the last month. More than likely from the prop wearing and my driving skills getting better.
Gatorglide video
Gatorglide in marsh
SETX Mudrun
I for one was very impressed with what my boat did. In retrospect I wish I would have got into a lot more stuff but I had the wife and really didn't want to get wild with her in the boat, and never hear the end of it. I stopped and started in some natty stuff and was very happy with what the boat did.
Cruising Moon pond.
I know I've put all this stuff up in various places but I wanted to have them in the review if anyone were to actually use the Search function all my boats info/videos would be here.
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Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:08 pm |
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cajun1085
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri May 10, 2013 2:57 pm Posts: 183 Location: Silver Spring, MD
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Looks good Perkins! How did you flip your boat over? I want to slick my boat, but I run around a rock river to much. I think I would just tear it up GG. I could use the easy on off the trailer the most. Some of the launch spots don't have enough water to reach the bunks. Anyone you know slick just their bunks?
_________________ GTB 1646 w/HD, Boat Blind-25GTR
SOUTHEAST GATORTAIL
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WhoDat88
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm Posts: 2912 Location: Thibodaux, La
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
That is a nice looking rig.
_________________ 1850 Predator Series Stick Steer Option 40HP Gatortail
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Wildberry
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:17 pm Posts: 1018 Location: DA HAVEN FL,
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Nice review. Informative, good read, updated, and not NINJA'ED up. Love it. Keep up the good work
_________________ EMF 16x42, 3/16 skiff, 35 GTR Stage 0
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Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:55 am |
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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Cajun, flipping the boat wasn't too bad. It took three guys, it was harder flipping it back upright. If you just want the bunks slick look into poly covers for the. 2x4's. Though Gatorglide is for sure a worth while investment .
I can push my boat off the trailer on level ground with one hand. I'm stuck on the couch with a torn ligament in my ankle, when I get released I'll get some footage of how I load unload the boat with the GG.
Thanks for the compliments on my host and review!
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Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:21 pm |
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Kre
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:32 am Posts: 26
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
Would you expect the same performance out of this rig w/o the huntdeck? Better performance? Worse?
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Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:03 pm |
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OwenDickeson
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:45 pm Posts: 9869
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
It would be the same.
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Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:38 pm |
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TPerkins
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:59 pm Posts: 1793 Location: Clear Lake, Tx
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Re: 1646 GTB, 25 GTR reveiw.
^-- exactly. The boat dimensions are the exact same.
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Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:53 pm |
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