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    Earl Bentz book

    We are looking for a copy of The performance Boat Bible by Earl Bentz and Don Wirth for the Fast On Water library. I know they're like hen's teeth but if anyone knows of one that's available, please let us know. Many thanks

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    I've got one.

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    I've been searching for one too if a second one turns up. I
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


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    Quote Originally Posted by rock View Post
    I've got one.

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    Is this a prized possession or something you would be willing to part ways with?

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    Is this the work being talked about?

    Anyone have the ISBN number?

    https://www.amazon.com/Performance-B...+and+Don+Wirth

    Rob

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    The book name, authors, and number of pages coincides with correct book, but the publication year is wrong. I would think the pub date is a fat finger typo. No chance a book was written in 1950 with the same author names, book title, and number of pages.
    Last edited by PPRINT; 02-27-2018 at 07:03 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PPRINT View Post
    Is this the work being talked about?

    Anyone have the ISBN number?

    https://www.amazon.com/Performance-B...+and+Don+Wirth

    Rob

    Edit:
    The book name, authors, and number of pages coincides with correct book, but the publication year is wrong. I would think the pub date is a fat finger typo. No chance a book was written in 1950 with the same author names, book title, and number of pages.
    Sounds like the right book but date can't be right!

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    Anyone have luck finding a source for this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fastonwater View Post
    Is this a prized possession or something you would be willing to part ways with?
    Sorry about delay. I do not get notifications and completely forgot about this thread. I have no attachment to the book so it can be bought.

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    Earl Bentz book

    Quote Originally Posted by rock View Post
    Sorry about delay. I do not get notifications and completely forgot about this thread. I have no attachment to the book so it can be bought.

    Rock
    Do you have a figure in mind?

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    I always have a figure in mind but I doubt if you know her. Sounds like I may have a rare book and I've watched Antique Roadshow and some of the rare books are worth thousands. How about $20 plus shipping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rock View Post
    I always have a figure in mind but I doubt if you know her. Sounds like I may have a rare book and I've watched Antique Roadshow and some of the rare books are worth thousands. How about $20 plus shipping.

    Rock
    Hi Rock

    That sounds very fair. Is a bank transfer okay or how would you like payment? Let me know and what the total is with postage.

    Many thanks

    Roy

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    Quote Originally Posted by rock View Post
    I always have a figure in mind but I doubt if you know her. Sounds like I may have a rare book and I've watched Antique Roadshow and some of the rare books are worth thousands. How about $20 plus shipping.

    Rock
    I gambled on the one on Amazon and won.
    Is the Bentz book.

    BTW, paid $40.

    DOH!

    Had it as a saved search on e-bay for yrs w/no luck.
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


    Checkmate 16' 140 Johnson
    Hydrostream 17' Vector FrankenRude I
    Laser 480 (?) 21' w/GT 200
    Glastron Carlson Conquest w/XP 2.6
    Glastron Carlson CVX 20 w/XP 2.6
    24' Sonic w/twin 250 Johnsons
    24' Sonic w/twin 250 HO Johnsons
    19' STV River Rocket w/FrankenRude II
    Allison XR 2002 w/Frankenrude II
    Hydrostream 18' V-King w/Frankenrude II

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