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Old July 10th 03, 04:51 PM
G.R. Patterson III
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Bob Chilcoat wrote:

Not to mention that the 850-lb recoil thrust would stop that Maul cold in a
few seconds. Can you say "Stall Warning!"?


Ok, I admit to not paying attention, but didn't some thread state that thrust
and horsepower are equivalent? Or a 2/1 ratio? Something like that.

I have a 160 hp engine. I'd be moving backwards shortly after hitting the
trigger.

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