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02-04-2008, 06:42 PM
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i`ve heard alphas will let go its a chunk of change for drives but its on my list of upgrades i`ve got some ideas for set up i found most the pieces here bravo houseing with a set of imco drives, big hit when it`s all done in two
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02-05-2008, 03:24 PM
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Welcome. I looked at the same boat in a 29 once. That speed sounds about right. Do the cheap stuff first. Keep the load light and balanced, try some props, find out about rotation, tune up the motors. Then set a performance goal. Top end, cruising, hole shot, and go from there. Have fun that's a good boat.
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02-05-2008, 07:02 PM
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i`ve heard the key to fast old school fountain non stepped in a 29 is to run some nasty small blocks to keep the weight down i just finished my new dash with new autometer gauges when i get back from miami boat show going to up date my rub rail and stripes i`ll get some pics on here soon i`m a small town boat builder so i plan on alot of time to enjoy my ride
02-05-2008, 08:43 PM
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Don't be ridiculous, you will twist alphas with any reasonable power. Even if you go with conservative big block power, you need bravos at least. With small blocks, bravos would be a better choice as well, simply for durability. I've only owned one Fountain, a 47 Sport Cruiser, with triple 502 EFI's which has been a bulletproof setup. It's not blazingly fast (Low 70's GPS) but it is a phenomenal boat witH 6'3" CABIN HEADROOM and ability to cruise faster than in a car on the interstate, and more room in the cabin than my first apartment.
02-05-2008, 08:50 PM
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Don't be ridiculous, you will twist alphas with any reasonable power. Even if you go with conservative big block power, you need bravos at least. With small blocks, bravos would be a better choice as well, simply for durability. I've only owned one Fountain, a 47 Sport Cruiser, with triple 502 EFI's which has been a bulletproof setup. It's not blazingly fast (Low 70's GPS) but it is a phenomenal boat witH 6'3" CABIN HEADROOM and ability to cruise faster than in a car on the interstate, and more room in the cabin than my first apartment.
02-05-2008, 09:09 PM
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FIRST OFF THE WORD "BOAT" MEANS ALOT OF MONEY 
BUT IF YOURE INTO IT , AND BUYING A 88 INDICATES THAT YOURE NOT AFFRAID TO GET YOURE HANDS DIRTY , MINUS THE MONEY PIT THING .ITS A LOT OF FUN FIQURING OUT HOW THEESE FLOATING DEVICES ARE PUT TOGETHER ! THERE QUITE BASIC AND MANY THINGS CAN BE DONE IN HOUSE , WITCH WHEN FINISHED ARE SELF SATISFYING IN YOURE RETURN ON YOURE MILLION DOLLARS YOU WILL SPEND 
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT ADVENTURE ROB 
BUT IF YOURE INTO IT , AND BUYING A 88 INDICATES THAT YOURE NOT AFFRAID TO GET YOURE HANDS DIRTY , MINUS THE MONEY PIT THING .ITS A LOT OF FUN FIQURING OUT HOW THEESE FLOATING DEVICES ARE PUT TOGETHER ! THERE QUITE BASIC AND MANY THINGS CAN BE DONE IN HOUSE , WITCH WHEN FINISHED ARE SELF SATISFYING IN YOURE RETURN ON YOURE MILLION DOLLARS YOU WILL SPEND GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT ADVENTURE ROB
02-05-2008, 09:28 PM
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Just don't mismatch power to components, or you will be disgusted with the consequences, especially in a climate like mine where you have only a few months to enjoy and the rest of the year to dream.
