POTW: 225 hp – the hard way

Boating Season

Feb 11, 2021

Sometimes a photo comes our way that is just so crazy, it’s irresistible. There are so many questions here – why? How? Can these guys look so unaware of their nine-engine rig?

It’s also not clear where this photo came from – it just arrived in the Photo of the Week POTW) inbox and we couldn’t say no.

Please send your photos along – crazy, charming, funny – it’s up to you. As we get closer to launch we’ll be looking for your shots to inspire a great boating season. Just direct your best (or nuttiest) to cyonboard@kerrwil.com and put POTW in the subject line.

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