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jpep 01-01-2012 01:56 AM

Upgrade drives
 
I am new to the fountain family.just purchased an 89 36ft Fever, had the twin 454's completely rebuilt, full roller, with b&m 250 blowers.
The boat has trs drives and am thinking about upgrading. Which way do I go?

tcelano 01-01-2012 02:32 AM

Easiest way out of TRS setup is probably A Konrad conversion.

Almost anything else involves redoing the transom and/or moving the motors.

proboat-wes 01-01-2012 12:57 PM

konrads
 
i just installed the half conversion back in september and love them on my 1990 42 ft.500hp with bm 250 blowers.i got tired of breaking the trs units[4 total]i sell them ,wes573-374-4641lake of the ozarks

Unlimited jd 01-01-2012 01:37 PM

If you don't mind a little work To install I can give you a great deal on my ssm3s with gimbles

cigboat1 01-01-2012 02:08 PM

Don't do anything until you break them..... If you do decide to go to something newer or bigger and take the TRS drives off you can sell them for hard cash !Its becoming hard to find replacement parts --good luck ...
Jim


If your boat goes faster than 75 mph you might try nose cones as a cheap suggestion !!

Unlimited jd 01-01-2012 02:31 PM

I've got 3 spare trs' apparently not too hard to come by in the northeast!! Lol

John the Drive Man 01-06-2012 10:35 AM

Go with Konrads. You'll have far less problems and all parts are readly available. You'll be much happier. Can use your existing Gimbals. We can help you out with getting them/ We are a Dealer. Give us a call. 954 237 0332


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