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Some recovery pics posted in the poker run section. I think this boat is done. IMO no way someone would survive that without a life jacket, much less 6 people
Some recovery pics posted in the poker run section. I think this boat is done. IMO no way someone would survive that without a life jacket, much less 6 people
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Some recovery pics posted in the poker run section. I think this boat is done.
Some recovery pics posted in the poker run section. I think this boat is done.
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Looks like the hull is in perfect shape, but all the inside things must be redone....
What will happen now ? The insurance company will put it on hold then auction it for salvage or what ???
In Italy there will be an officer from the insurance inspect the damage and then, after 1- 2 months they will refund the money or if the damage is not big, pay for the repair.
What will happen now ? The insurance company will put it on hold then auction it for salvage or what ???
In Italy there will be an officer from the insurance inspect the damage and then, after 1- 2 months they will refund the money or if the damage is not big, pay for the repair.
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... or BRAND being the reason it rolled. Hitting the water is the best thing that happens when you get ejected. Some one else landing on you and the boat running you over beging far worse scenarios. I witnessed the same thing happen to a full stagger 38 Fountain - hooked, stayed upright and no one ejected - same thing on a 47. Driver error being the cuplret in both incidents, but neither rolled. lately cigs have been hooking left and right. Don't get me wrong - I like 39 TGU's. They are probably my favorite boat out there, but I think my 42L is safer - certainly faster.
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... or BRAND being the reason it rolled. Hitting the water is the best thing that happens when you get ejected. Some one else landing on you and the boat running you over beging far worse scenarios. I witnessed the same thing happen to a full stagger 38 Fountain - hooked, stayed upright and no one ejected - same thing on a 47. Driver error being the cuplret in both incidents, but neither rolled. lately cigs have been hooking left and right. Don't get me wrong - I like 39 TGU's. They are probably my favorite boat out there, but I think my 42L is safer - certainly faster.
Before you even think of arguing. I own a fountain and I did take mine completely apart and rebuild the stringers and bulkheads because they were done so poorly. This was on a brand new custom ordered boat.
I was afraid it would break in half jumping 4 footers.
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2112,
So you're saying you had a custom ordered Fountain built that wasn't seaworthy ?
What was Fountains response to those charges ? I imagine the USCG would also be interested along with other industry regulators.
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So you're saying you had a custom ordered Fountain built that wasn't seaworthy ?
What was Fountains response to those charges ? I imagine the USCG would also be interested along with other industry regulators.
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2112, Yeh sure...typical response having nothing to do with this situation. Running a 32' boat hard in 4 footers for 11 years and you are surprised it fell apart? Back on subject...There is a reason every team left Cig in the racing circuits - they were unpredictable in the turns and roll when they hook. Gladiators included - do a search.
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Any twin step inc Fountain and Ol would have had the same end result in this particular situation. And, if you want to talk negatively about the Cig brand, do it elsewhere.
Last edited by pm203; 05-22-2009 at 11:47 AM.