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Old 02-22-2012, 08:45 AM   #33 (permalink)
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The diameter is a bit on the small side, but the weight makes me think there is enough motor there to handle some good power. 18hp continuous is pretty decent too.

Are there going to be any problems with it being too long? I know that was almost an issue in Ben Nelson's ElectroMetro.
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