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    87 duroboat new project! finally got a keeper

    Dino, Probaly best to just send all questions direct to duroboat at durobot com or you can call during central time Bus hours. I don't want to wear out my welcome in a chat room they need to stay somewhat free of crass commercialism, so I will drop out of this particular string...
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    87 duroboat new project! finally got a keeper

    You are welcome. you definitely have an 85 model year boat not an 87. I think it is likely it was built in 84 as an 85 model year but the HIN format is a bit different than now so I cannot tell you the exact motnh of manufacture. the DUW in the number signifies duroboat Manufacturing company...
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    87 duroboat new project! finally got a keeper

    This is the Duroboat Factory. You do have what looks like a solid boat there. It is probably nudging in to collector category. Not a big money thing but desirable as many older aluminum boats of all brands are now becoming part of boating lore. Your boat will function better than most with...
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    This is to funny!!!!!

    If you like this sort of thing check out www.thebobbers.com You can download their original fishing songs from itunes see them on the water https://www.duroboat.com/SeattleYachtClub2007OpeningDayParade..htm
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    Electric Outboards

    I think anyone interested in electrics should look at www.torqeedo.com German made high efficiency package can run from Lithium Ion batteries or standard 12 volts single or in series for their 6HP I have tested the 2hp I am waiting for a chance to test the 6HP a video of the 2HP test can...
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    North to Waupaca

    A short story that describes how one boater ended up building Aluminum boats. NORTH TO WAUPACA My siblings, three younger sisters and a girl cousin who was indistinguishable from a sister and me, the lone boy, all grew up in Chicago. Six in my family, lived in a two bedroom apartment, in a...
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