Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Owners Forum > Fountain
1990 36 Fountain Questions >

1990 36 Fountain Questions

Notices

1990 36 Fountain Questions

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-27-2006 | 07:50 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
From: Topeka, KS USA
Default 1990 36 Fountain Questions

Looking at a 420/trs boat with an eye towards bigger power and Konrad drives at some point. Boat is all there with no damage and excellent history- could probably be run as is with no trouble for many years to come. I am interested in any thoughts anyone has on this boat- I will be moving from a 311 sr-1 (I am tired of getting smoked by the old man's 33).
SeaWeasel is offline  
Reply
Old 06-27-2006 | 09:32 AM
  #2  
pachangalpina's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 931
Likes: 0
From: Cumming GA
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

I have an 89 Bravo version and love it. The cockpit layout is nice and large and the lines on the Fever are still my favorite. I have not used it offshore but the lake does tend to get choppy at times and the boat handles everything on the lake extremely well.
pachangalpina is offline  
Reply
Old 06-27-2006 | 09:47 AM
  #3  
Thread Starter
Registered
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 371
Likes: 0
From: Topeka, KS USA
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

My dad's 33 (which became the 35 the next year, go figure) is pretty solid in the rough for a light hull. I am a little sketched by the TRS set up in this boat, but they are tough as nails. This boat is so clean, it might warrant the $$$ in the future to really dial it in with power and new drives. And a new stereo. And a race fairing. And a . . . and a . . . and a . . . .
SeaWeasel is offline  
Reply
Old 06-27-2006 | 09:57 AM
  #4  
nocigarette's Avatar
Gold Member
20 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,376
Likes: 94
From: Grosse ile michigan
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

Great Boat If Ya Know The History And Its Clean...i Would Not Be A Bit Scared To Move On That.. Trs Is A Good Drive, Dont Be Bravo Brainwashed, There Good Too Dont Get Me Wrong There Lighter And Easier To Work On But In My Thoughts The Money It Cost For A Change Over Is Not Worth It....run The Piss Out Of The Trs Jam Power Down There Throat But Try To Keep The Drives In The Water And Ease On Plane......if They Blow Buy Konrads Go With Extension Boxes Good Props .....you Will Have A Fast Stable Good Handling Rig You Can Keep Forever...........i Am Old School Bias Opinion, Heavy Old Hull Big Power And Tough Drives......aquatic Caddy...cant Beat Em
nocigarette is offline  
Reply
Old 06-28-2006 | 02:00 PM
  #5  
Downtown42's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 9,950
Likes: 0
From: 1 Flu Ovr KuKos Nest-WI
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

I would not upgrade with Konrads and bigger power. You will never get the money back. How much is asking price? Good luck with the venture.
Downtown42 is offline  
Reply
Old 06-28-2006 | 05:43 PM
  #6  
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 3
From: Chesapeake, Va.
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

How fast was one of those older (1990) 42 Lightnings with twin 420's ?
Fanatic is offline  
Reply
Old 06-28-2006 | 08:43 PM
  #7  
Lofty's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 17
From: Bay Area, CA
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

We upgraded ours to big power and Konrads. The Konrads are bomb proof and the big power gives us some respectable speeds. As far as return on investment goes... we are talking offshore boat here right? Anyway, I'm very sure that I have less in my boat than guys with newer rigs that I'm running deck to deck with. Plus the non step takes the real rough water beter than all the stepped boys. When it's time to sell I'll take a bath like everyone else, just less of a bath.
Lofty is offline  
Reply
Old 06-29-2006 | 03:46 PM
  #8  
nocigarette's Avatar
Gold Member
20 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,376
Likes: 94
From: Grosse ile michigan
Default Re: 1990 36 Fountain Questions

Originally Posted by Lofty
We upgraded ours to big power and Konrads. The Konrads are bomb proof and the big power gives us some respectable speeds. As far as return on investment goes... we are talking offshore boat here right? Anyway, I'm very sure that I have less in my boat than guys with newer rigs that I'm running deck to deck with. Plus the non step takes the real rough water beter than all the stepped boys. When it's time to sell I'll take a bath like everyone else, just less of a bath.


well said i have a old 27 mag that stomps most boats 4 to 5 times the cost and rides like a 30 footer.........due what makes ya happy.........If ya think its a investment with a cash return think again.... But the smile on your face will return every time ya hit the key
nocigarette is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BY U BOY
Baja
17
07-11-2009 12:29 PM
Scotty Boy
Warlock
0
08-30-2008 08:04 PM
j winkelman
Prop Talk
3
10-02-2006 07:09 PM
SeaWeasel
Fountain
4
06-28-2005 08:24 AM
Checkmate283
Fountain
1
06-02-2002 09:35 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.