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All Cigarette and Top Gun logos came from
Potter’s own color concepts. They even Did we mention the boat had plywood in it?

designed a version of the Lip-Ship edition logo, All plywood was replaced with PVC materials.
indicating that it’s a Kevlar model.

model. More impressive exterior appoint- it look like it was back in the day – with origi- slight modifications, Potter and his team take
ments include replacing the plastic air vents nal styling and colors. We have been doing a on the task to provide more comfort, speed,
with a one-piece stainless steel vent, finished
lot of boats for people over the last couple of and functionality for the performance boat-
on a water jet system with holes that emulate years and it now seems to steam roll, as more ing community.
a 50-caliber machine gun bullet.and more boats are coming in.”To learn more about Potter Performance

Modern Livorsi LED navigation lights Whether it’s a classic performance legend, Engines, Inc., visit www.potterperformance.
were fitted in the bow. The sound system or a contemporary powerhouse that needscom or call 941-758-5942. PRA
consists of components from JL Audio and

there’s even a Clarion pro audio head unit
with remote controls on the port dash.

Every nut, bolt, washer and screw was
replaced with new.
In the power department, the twin

Mercury Racing 525 hp SC engines were
mated to rebuilt XR Mercury Racing drives,

spinning Mercury lab-finished 30-inch
props. After a year of sanding, buffing, and

ripping out and replacing components and
materials, it was time for sea trials.

SpeedS Top 80 mph!• Just purchased a new sport boat?

“The boat ran phenomenal. When we • Want to be more comfortable operating your
purchased the boat it ran 74 mph. Without existing high performance boat?
changing anything, other than all the work • Have a desire to take it to a higher level?

we did, we took the boat back to the water • Or just want to be the best first mate on the water?
and it ran 80 mph, over and over, regard- LET US PREPARE A TRAINING PACKAGE
that will meet your needs!
less if there were four or two people on
board.”ALL Training conducted by Brian & Wilma Ross
When asked what Potter and Peters will (2005 APBA Factory 2 World Champions)
Custom Rigging and Maintenance – Bravo Drive Specialists
do with the Top Gun now that it’s complet-
ed, the answer was simple. “We are going For More Info:
The ROSS’S OFFSHORE RACING PERFORMANCE CENTER
to enjoy it,” laughed Potter.2416 Wyecroft Road, Unit 8, Oakville, Ontario L6L 6M6
Currently, Potter and his team are work-
ing on refurbishing a Don Aronow 21’

Cigarette from the early 1970s to its original
appearance.Tel: (905) 825-9584
Fax (905) 825 0583
“We will be taking that right down to the
fiberglass, with new paint, interior, engines, www.rossoffshoreracing.com
brian@rossoffshoreracing.com
drives, electrical, wiring – everything to make

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