Thong Fellow

Seems that Mr Ragged likes to start s--t but can't finish it.

292SR1

Perhaps we could steer back to the vessel in question?

From all that I have seen and read in the last 15 years or so both Velocity and Fountain both make a good product. Yes, different in design, volume of production, handling traits etc., but I have not ever heard of a reason to disparage either builder.

Everyone has their opinions, which is fair. If there are specific issues or beefs lets hear them. Otherwise the pot stirring is just that.

Although the concept 41 styling is not my taste, I think the 41 in general terms is a fantastic looking boat (I still have an old Thoroughbred brochure with the Karl Koster California 41 in it...............awesome).

2 questions (and sorry to nag).

# 1: I have a boat lift rated for 11,500 pounds. What is the realistic weight of a 41 with say 500's/Bravos including fuel?

#2 Recognizing the 41 (or 39 for that matter) is a big boat would the ride be any different than competing boats in Great Lakes conditions?

Smarty

RE,

I am a much more docile poster than I used to be, so no ****-stirring for me. Stevemaman - feel bad for him, but if I was spending that kind of money (or any money for that matter), I am getting in the car, or on a plane doing doing a in person inspection, leak test,survey, and sea trial with me on board, ect, to have an idea of what needs to be worked on, but hindsight is... Hopefully it will work out for both parties involved.

Back in the 80's my father had a hot-rod Magnum, and he had a friend who bought a 30' Velocity. The Velocity owner knew Dean Nickerson, so he had Nickerson build him a set of NA motors, and when that was all said and done, that boat ran great, and he knew how to drive it at 90+ mph.
So I was always impressed with the speed potential. As far as Styling, I am neutral. I prefer a lower-profile boat, after being a Magnum guy for 19 years, that would be understandable.

HYPER1 - what Velocity do you own? Are you at Lloyd's Creek on Sundays?

1HYPER1

Yes we go to Lloyds Creek on the weekends and also Fairley Creek as well as all up and down the Bay.I have a 320 Velocity.Do you spend much time down on the Chesapeak Bay or more time in NJ.

Smarty

We used to (and will once the Phantom is done) go through the C&D, hang off Turkey Pt., look for boats to race, then go to Lloyds Creek and hang out. My father had a yellow 27' Magnum Sport, "the Hairy Canary."

1HYPER1

Wow I remember who you are now,I can remember that boat like it was yesterday.We hang at Lloyds and Fairley Creek as well as all over the Bay,what do you need to get the Phantom running.I have lot of good connections on getting all of the parts you and your Dad might need.

Smarty

Thanks for the offer on finding the parts, but we are good now. Just waiting on the arrival of the new exhaust, and silent choice y's. But I will keep that "good connections" offer fresh in mind, just in case. It might be a couple of more weeks before we hit the water, and then we probably will need a set of Mercury four blade 30" props, we have a set of 28" props.

What power does your 32' have? What speed? Just curious.. Hope to see you on the water sometime this summer. Thanks again.



Stephen

1HYPER1

Smarty,
My Velocity is powered by a pair of Intercooled Mercury 525 SCs,and a pair of Imco Extreme SC Drives, the boat at this present time will run in excess of 100 MPH.We are still trying different propellors and trying to dial it in a little better.Also I have several different sets of props that I would be more than happy to let you try and if they work I would even sell since I can not run any more on this boat.If you are interested PM Me or call me at 302 293 0487.Talk with you soon.

Smarty

Did you get my message?

1HYPER1

Smarty I got your message and look foreward to talking with you soon.I have a set of 30 Hydromotive 4 blade standard shaft shaft and a set of 30 Hydromotive 4 blades with the Big propshaft hubs welded solid as well as a set of labbed 32 pitch Mercury 4 blades with removable hub inserts.