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PurpleStuff 11-17-2005 07:36 PM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 
you could pick up some gm crate motors for 4.000 each. considering the drives are ok, then you are still in good shape and away from a hole.

Downtown42 11-18-2005 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nordic95
.... and he mis placed the receipts for the engines.Motors are also winterized so a test ride is not available.

mis placed means not lost...tell him to FIND THEM..

INDY27 11-19-2005 06:29 AM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 
I would stay away from that one, do the math, project boats can get expensive quick not to mention frustrating. :(

375stinger 11-19-2005 01:14 PM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 
DONT DO ITT............................................... ...projects=bad.....weve been working on ours over a year and it still wont be done for a few more months...........

snielsen 01-11-2006 01:46 PM

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i ended up buying this boat.....engines are all good

Downtown42 01-11-2006 04:16 PM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 
When you getting her?

nordic95 01-11-2006 05:43 PM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 
Con-grats SNielsen I thought about it as you see in my posts.Let me know if you need anything or any help.I live about 1/2 hour from the marina that it was stored at.And welcome to the Fountain Family.

Anthony

snielsen 01-11-2006 06:03 PM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 
ill tell you what i towed that thing from ny to chicago with an escalade, and ill tell you i will never never again do a drive like that with a short wheelbase truck. Penn was the worst because i got slammed by a snow storm. between the snow, mountains, and bridges i swear i cant belive i made it. white knuckle driving BIG TIME...and all within 48 hours :crazy:

snielsen 01-11-2006 06:21 PM

Re: Cheap Fountain
 

Originally Posted by Downtown42
When you getting her?

downtown42 this is the one Ive been talking to you guys about..ill hopefully be riding with all of you guys this summer. the project is starting next week. all gages are getting replaced. all upper interior is getting redone. then there are the unknown problems------all being said end of march i should be good to go..i went through the same situ with my last boat and it worked out pretty good. this is just such a better platform to start with. the motors are weird ones a gen 4 the other is a gen 5, so i know they are newer.....we shall see....i will hopefully see you at the boat show on Sunday...i know you guys said you were going on sat. , but was hopping you would be there on sun too. i have a bunch of people coming with me.....hope to see you there....steve :cool:

Downtown42 01-11-2006 06:31 PM

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congrats-were all having fun again in the water :evilb:


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