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Whistlin' Thistlin' Thistle Rocket Ride
An account of an exciting eighteen-minute planing ride in a new Thistle (Fleet 67) from Falmouth Inner Harbor to Vineyard Haven. The skipper and crew experience sustained high speeds of approximately 14-20 mph, demonstrating the boat's exceptional performance on salt water during their first venture.
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