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Considering a Fountain 38-42

Old 06-15-2012, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by xwing
Thanks to all for the replies!
I didn't realize the "blue" mercs need the rebuild by 250-300 hrs...valvesprings and (since in the motor heads off) valves, which means valvejob, 2 motors...this is a definite factor to be considered.
It sounds like saltwater is more of an issue than I'd thought, for longevity.

Downtown42, what a beautiful boat, and great action pics...fully airborne on snotty waves with no discernable periodicity or uniform height or direction...THAT'S Lake Michigan!

I need to find the lowest loan rates and "cheapest best" insurance too...
Don't let the valve jobs stop you, well worth the extra power.

Without proof of high performance boating experience be aware that anything showing in the insurance database over 85 mph makes the rates go up quick. I pay 1600 a year with boating experience discount which took it down from 2000 a year.

Still.....its all worth it
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