Has anyone seen the 29 Lightning?
 

Just got back from the Houston Boat Show where there is a new 29 Lightning on display. Why do they keep putting on these windshields? They just don't look right on the smaller hulls. :confused:

They're calling it a Lightning now? I missed that. Bruce Bullock did say they're still available with the Lexan when I commented that I liked my 29 better. He guessed the windshield was my major issue. The only model I kind of like the new style on is the 47.

Hey Jana, we are missing your boat on Readers Rides, what gives?

Jana-

That's what Bruce told me. I don't know, maybe he was joking, but I thought he was serious. It makes more sense than Fever II.

I know you can buy the 27 Fever either way, Lexan, Fairing, or winshield. However to get the Ladder and anchor locker need to get winshield. I agree I don't like the winshield. I purchased a new 2001 and choose the Lexan. I rather have that look than ladder and locker, plus if the girls can't hop up on the platform, you need to leave them where they bob. :cool:

I saw the 29 up there on Sunday. I thought they called it a Fever II. I just don't like it. It makes it look like a Formula. I didn't talk to Bruce when I was there.

The 32 Skater was the whip. Did you guys see the Hidden Agenda race team. Chris carmody, Jack's Brother, bought the old Yahoo Super Cat and is going for it this year. Very cool.

Twin29: What gives is that I don't know how to post pictures. (Being on my work computer, I haven't really looked into it.) I also haven't gotten anyone to take any on the water pictures yet. If someone can tell me how, I'll be happy to put up a few trailer shots.

Yeah, Hidden Agenda is very cool. Glad to see another Carmody in the sport and Jamin Jones certainly knows the boat.

I got to talk with Jamin Jones a little on Sunday. I was impressed.

It' also nice to see some people talking in the Fountain section again. We haven't had many posts lately. Of course I haven't had many posts period. :D

Jamin was pretty cool. Some of the Super Cat guys are hard to approach. He was not.

I'd like to see Fountain do something to be more competitive in F1 instead of adding windshields to the 29.

I know....They are ****in themselves right out of their own niche.
These were RACE boats, thats why people bought them...now your better off buying a Formula.
Looks like one and is cheaper.
IMHO
The 47 looks good ether way.
The 42 looked better as the classic design, but could be offered both ways.
The rest, 38 down to the 29 got lost with the styling changes.
As for the steps, the first design was fine.
This super ventilated **** chops off the hull too much.
Graphics are also weak and always sort of where that way.
:( :( :( :( :( :( :(
If they don't wakeup soon it might be over.

Im not bashing...I own one.

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I like the 47 with the windshield. The 42 I could live with but prefer the classic lines. The rest look better with a fairing or windscreen. Maybe Fountain is trying to make a Formula. :eek:
I have been trying to trade my 97 35' for a 2002 35' classic. I know the lightning has a much better bottom but still like the old lines.
I wouldn't worry about Fountain not making it. I have been trying to finalize a deal since December 19th. The hold up is about the Mercury's ITS. I was looking to be the first Fountain to try it. I was asking for some help on the price. As of yet they haven't returned my calls or dealers calls.
I guess there to busy selling boats. :confused:
It might be time to call Cigarette or Active Thunder. They are defiantly more flexible on there graphics.
One way or another I’ll be boating in something this year.
Dan
BTW Raymond’s has a nice looking left over 2001 35’ classic.

Mark,
A 42’ won’t fit in my Warehouse otherwise you know what I’d buy.

Jana- I ended up going to an internet cafe to get mine posted, he had a scanner and the computer smarts.......unlike me :rolleyes: :D

Back4more

I agree with you about placing themselves out of their niche. I purchased my 2nd Fountain because, you don't need to explain anything, people know it is built for speed!!! I really do not like they super cruisers and 38 cruiser? Plus they are not selling like any. The winshield on the smaller boats looks like Formula, Scarab, Baja..... Plus the graf. do suck, I only like the Stealth and Art Deco, so I got the Stealth. Instead of spending $$?? on developing cruisers I wish they put more in Speed and Racing.

Will :(

I pretty much agree with everything said. I like the race fairings and for God sake offer a decent graphics package that uses more than 2 ounces of paint! I have the Top Z in red, navy and yellow. It's OK, but I'd like to see more wild stuff like Sonic, AT and some of the custom builders are diong.

Wow nice graphics!
Dosen't that scare the fish away?
Or maybe it attracts them! :)
Should consider a fishing boat like that since they look better than some of the new Fountains.

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