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Submitted by Adam LaRosa on Sat, 2008-03-01 13:01

The jig is set for the new Canyon Runner.

Caterpillar C18s should provide the boat with a 32-knot (36.8 mph) cruise.

Once the hull is flipped, the main-deck elements come together quickly.

Sea trials are about three months away.

Rebel coming back from a long day at the office.

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