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The Fountain performed well. Only 23 boats out of 77 made the first run to Mich City. DT42 was 8th. Roughest water I've been in with small craft warnings and 6-8's.

When BobZ and me were side by side for most of the way, his boat would disappear in the waves every 10-15 seconds. I am telling the truth, no BS.

OL 47 was first to the stop. They did have an awesome display and were a pleasure to talk with.

I learned alot this weekend and gained more confidence in running hard in tough water.

The CPC crew was great, I cannot say enough about the logistics that were in order. Nice folks from all over the country, Rio ROses crew is first class.

Shogren had alot of boats and enjoyed seeing everyone from my favorite dealer.

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pic 2 is the start.

pic 3...notice the tabs dug in for duty. My drives were at 2-3 and tabs at 3-4.

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Holy Shiznit!! :eek:

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Dude, you sold your fountain? What gives?

How are things?

:drink:

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Got a New One :D

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Pic #1 Nice shot, good looking boat.

Pic #2 Lots of water flying there.

Pic #3 Priceless!!! Now that is wall poster material!!! And they try to convince us these beak boats can't run in the big stuff. I see you are making use of it already.

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Looks like a 38 Fever, little more info on the new craft. How do you like it compared to your last one ?

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Your boat looks like it was flying great. What kind of speeds were you able to run in that washing machine water?

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I was 60 max, mostly lo 50's mph :eek:

Had fun and not even drinkin :drink:

Blown: what's the new boat, I missed the details? :cool:

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man that is one really great shot of your boat!!!!! TO get that much air at 50-60... The water don't look that rough out there :eek: :p

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cool pics

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more..

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I can vouch for DT42. I have run that side of the lake for almost 20 yrs and it is the worst I have ever run in, for any lenght of time.....I will tell you that it took every ounce of energy to keep the boat going in the right direction..and I lost DT42's boat just a much as he lost mine. Who say's FOUNTAINS are not rough water boats I saw 4 FOUNTAINS and only 1 Cig. at the 1st card stop....BZ

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And the Fountain flies flat and level, while the other craft is headed for the clouds, must be a "bird" thing. Again, some real great shots there DT42.

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I agree...

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Ok As Not to Hyjack the Thread I will post a few Pics
Its a 00 35 Ex w/500 Carbs had 71 Hrs on her before Vaca now about 97 Runs in the mid/low 80s 83-84 here are a few fly by pics and one at the dock on vaca! :D :D

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Whats up Air Dog!
We Have to go up to the Lake this summer.. And see how many beers we can break!! :drink: I was going for a 38 next ..In a few months(I was going to take a little time off from the boating thing but this one came along and talked the Wife into Jumping back in..) As far as how I like it compaired to the other one Both great Boats with completly different rides in the water the old one crushed waves and this one is like skipping a stone (But there both Fountains! :D )And thats not a bad thing!!this one does the same speed as the old one with a lot fewer moving parts!
We have named this one HEAT SEEKER.. (Son came up with that one!) :D :drink:

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Very nice, I'm sure that no one is offended. Thought you were hunting for a 38.

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Was Looking for a 38 But like the Patriot Graphic and this one was in my back yard 40 miles away..Met the Guy last year on vaca and this year he came into my office and asked if I was interested in his boat .. So could not pass it up.Next on will be a 38 :D

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Don't forget the 47 OL GTX....he was first to all card stops. :D


Blown: great new ride! sounds like a nice rig. Congrats :drink:

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Thanks Dave!! :D :drink:

"Burrrrrp!, get me another, this one is broken.... :cool: "

Congrats on the new Fountain.

Sold my Banana Boat. New owner called to say how much fun he is having......d#ck....

:drink:

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brrrrrpppp....yur wellcome :frog:

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Holy Crap Did you File a flightplan!! :drink:
Lets see 2005 42 fountain 150 hrs In Water 200 Out :evilb:

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Check out OSO's home movie. It will give you an idea how rough it was.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=136104

It was neat seeing Reggie Fountain running a 47' pleasure boat. Wyatt throttled Scott Shogren's 38' Race boat and probably earned a cover shot. Powerboat, Extreme Boats Magazine, PRA & American Powerboat TV all covered the event. Can't wait to see their pictures. :drink:

Dan