02-14-2017, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MeredithMan
Had a Cobalt 250BR with the Mercruiser Big Block, 425HP for a number of years....Loved it. Now have a Formula 270BR, again with the Mercruiser Big Block. The Formula is about 1000 lbs heavier than the Cobalt, and I really can't imagine having a smaller engine. I don't always use all that power, as I find cruising at 25-30MPH is very comfortable, but it's great to know I have it.
As to automobile HP, when I was young and irresponsible, my first new car was a Mustang GT convertible, with the 5.0L V8. The thing was a rocket ship, but with the big tires and big motor, it was pretty useless in New England snow and slick roads.
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When I was a kid I had a 69 Corvette with a 427 engine which I thought was pretty fast. My boss came up to me one day and said, "I'll race you with my ford pick up truck for $100". I said "sure" and he said, "the first snow storm in January". 
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