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Pat Danger ~ Black Velvet on Ice

To some, Black Velvet on Ice might conjure up the image of relaxing in front of the fireplace enjoying a frosty beverage after a long day on the ice, or perhaps sitting in the local tavern, listening to how intelligent the local yokels are. Well, to this Michigan Redneck, Black Velvet on Ice is a truly thrilling ride in the world’s fastest canoe.

This hard-water canoe (pun intended) is truly a one-of-akind vehicle. Equipped with an engine from an ultralight with a 54-inch prop, top speed is expected to be 60-70 miles per hour. For those of you that don’t think that is very fast, how fast have you gone in a canoe?

So, keep your frostbitten eyes open for Black Velvet on Ice this winter as soon as the ice is thick enough to support this non-floating canoe.

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