Originally Posted by REDDEATH (Post 2413085)

PS i almost fell i am talking myself out of the Fountain .I

Originally Posted by REDDEATH (Post 2413022)

John the water in the photo is more or less typical for an average NJ DAY.(giant to some average to those used to running the northAtlantic Ocean)Frank i spoke to Chuck about this.He said exactly what you said ,about riding on top of the water in his 42 Fountain.He also was of the opinion that a Cig,LS Scarab or Apache would probably be a better fit for me due to the fact i want to be able to take day trips without having to worry about getting the crap beat out of me.(Chuch relayed the experience he had off Long Island in 8 s plus with his 42 )

Originally Posted by bob (Post 2413412)

Talk about expense, word is Merc is saying the 700's need to have the uppers gone thru every 100 hrs.? That will definetly get the money flowing:D I think I can get 700 a heck of alot less expensive.

Originally Posted by fountain 47 sc (Post 2413458)

Yes, and that's just 700's! I like triples with a big, heavy boat. There is much less stress on the motors and drives. I have triple stock 502 EFI's and can run all day at cruise on 87 or 89 octane and not even worry, but I can only go low 70s.

Originally Posted by REDDEATH (Post 2413684)

I realize it is going to cost. I am used to mid 80s in a 31 foot boat so to me at least if i am now in a 40 i want the ability to run in the 100s.(By going with the 6 drive i will remove alot of problems associated with Bravos, also please remember a very, very good friend of mine is my engine builder ( has done my race Viper for years )-so i get parts at cost and labor at a fraction of others)