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Old 12-20-2004, 02:15 AM   #12
Capt Keller
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Location: Lorain, Ohio
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Originally Posted by ss6748
John, the 48' Riveria's came with both gas & diesel. Gas was the Chris-Craft 427 300. It was the converted Ford Lima block. There were a few that had the 429's and couple with 460 Lincolns. Generally, the 427 was the standard. Diesel was the Detroit 671. When my Dad bought our boat new in 1967, the dealer talked him out of diesel because they were $35-$40K more and gas was 18 cents/gallon. Who knew?

Jeff
ss6748

Actually I was more interested in mroffshore's 48' since it is forsale, and my brother and I are looking to buy, but thanks. I've sent him an message, but he isn't responding. Must be the Xmas season.

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