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Old May 15, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Is this for real ... they seem to want $150,000.00

http://worcester.craigslist.org/boa/331210322.html

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Old May 15, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Fer $150k I think I could come up with a LOT more boat than that
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Old May 15, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Old May 15, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Wow, let me see if I understand... If I install some Motion valve covers and put a Motion decal (have) on my breather, my Vette's value will go thru the roof!?!
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Old May 15, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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That 454 L-88 makes it one of a kind.....

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Old May 15, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Ummm, Yea, so is my Harley, not another one like it anywhere. For Sale, $138k
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Old May 15, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Yeah, laugh-able under most circumstances.

... but I want to know if Motion produced any boats for real.
... or is this just a motor swap ?
... or just a sticker swap ?

Has anyone read about this in the alledged HotRod magazine ?



ps ... worth a bit more than my 20 footer with a 4cyl Ford, but not $140k more.
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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Supposedly Joel Rosen built three of these boats. This one is supposed to be authenticated by him and the sole survivor of the three.
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Quit laughing and call your banker. This is the real deal and could be cheap when sold at BJ a few years from now.
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I do not care if the Lord himself built the motor on this little boat!!! $150K for what, a little 20' speedboat with no windshield!! Get a friggin life!!!
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454 L-88??? That's would be an LS-7!!! From the intake, it looks like an oval port... LS-7's were rectangular. Things don't add up! Probably a scam...
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Didn't some guy try to sell an L-88 engine from a boat on this forum?
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That 454 L-88 makes it one of a kind.....

Yup, one bad *** motor for sure!!
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