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Coming from the 72 to the 80 New

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Looking for some more info on the Magnum 72 and 80, deck height? danabe New
Date: Sep 24 2008, 13:15 GMT
From: roswellnate


	I'm 6'2, 195 and i'm thinking about adding foam to the seat or getting the Jackson seat to raise me up a little because the decking is high. It feels like a bathtub at first and i was a little concerned but once you get it outfitted (at your size you will need a lot of foam, kneeblocks a must and a ton of hip shims) the boat really is sweet. at my weight I immediately realized I was on top of the water floating high compared to the 72. It is fast, it is really stable due to that extra width in the center and it is responsive. With steep class 5 drops it feels great to be on top of the water and have more control.

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