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Originally Posted by jeff32
(Post 2952530)
so you think a 42 fountain would ride as good as a formula in rough water????
I'm surprised... I would not believe this unless someone who rode both would tell the same ! |
Originally Posted by chris@uga
(Post 2952557)
I think the key is that the Fountain in question would be ~4 feet longer.
although I do believe the Fountain rides better than we give them credit for, I still would rather have my 382. |
All BS and fun and games aside, the 42' Fountain is about the same size IRT weight, waterline length, wetted hull at speed as the:
38 Formula 38 Cigarette 388 Hustler 37 Active Thunder 38 Donzi ZR (38 ZR is bigger) 38 Scarab 39 Lavey Evo 39 Velocity 38 Powerquest and others... |
I would suggest you take each for a ride. They are all good boats BUTT there is no question a 42 Fountain will ride the best, it's the only one that is staggered and has a great CG with proven history.
www.teamshogren.com Fountain & Baja By Fountain
Originally Posted by BOATMAN302
(Post 2951985)
Does anyone have any input on the ride of these three boats. Years would be 2000w 500 or 525,s Which would give the smoothest ride in a 2 ft chop. Most room speed etc. Thanks
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Fountain is heavier than all boats below
Fountain weighs more than all of these (except maybe 38 Scarab only if built by Larry Smith but 3K heavier than new stepped Scarab. 12,800 DRY
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 2952591)
All BS and fun and games aside, the 42' Fountain is about the same size IRT weight, waterline length, wetted hull at speed as the:
38 Formula 38 Cigarette 388 Hustler 37 Active Thunder 38 Donzi ZR (38 ZR is bigger) 38 Scarab 39 Lavey Evo 39 Velocity 38 Powerquest and others... |
Originally Posted by TeamShogren
(Post 2952595)
I would suggest you take each for a ride. They are all good boats BUTT there is no question a 42 Fountain will ride the best, it's the only one that is staggered and has a great CG with proven history.
www.teamshogren.com Fountain & Baja By Fountain |
Originally Posted by BOATMAN302
(Post 2951985)
Does anyone have any input on the ride of these three boats. Years would be 2000w 500 or 525,s Which would give the smoothest ride in a 2 ft chop. Most room speed etc. Thanks
the boat gets little spooky. The 39 Rocket Hustler is building now is for 100 mph plus speeds. |
don't want to hijack this tread, but again, maybe shogreen can answer this:
how would you describe a fountain 42, with triple engines? or any other brand with triple instead of twins... are they too heavy ? are they a lot more thursty compared to twins ? having too many troubles with center drive? or much more stable ? why those for sale are not selling ? why those company pretty much stopped building triples? again only those who rode them can really tell the truth I guess ! Any answers from team shogreen on that? thanks! |
Originally Posted by BOATMAN302
(Post 2951985)
Does anyone have any input on the ride of these three boats. Years would be 2000w 500 or 525,s Which would give the smoothest ride in a 2 ft chop. Most room speed etc. Thanks
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I learned to like the small things. The bilge is huge in the 42 staggered. I you do your own engine maintenance, as I do, you will never want another side by side v-bottom. Plus the back pad is long enough for a 6' person to stretch out without your legs or feet hanging off the back of the boat.
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