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Perlmudder 02-21-2008 03:20 PM


Originally Posted by StraightJacket (Post 2454074)
I have driven both and up here on Lake Michigan we get alot worse than just 3' swells . It really all depends on your skill level, a novice will get into trouble no matter what he is driving. I have out run a 38 T/G with an equal top speed in 4-6 footers with our old 30' Scarab.


Its like making breakfast , the chicken is dedicated,,, the Pig is commited

bahaha thats some funny chit.

Beak Boater 02-21-2008 06:57 PM

When ever I hear statements like this, not knowing the individuals, I take it for what its worth. As already been mentioned, drivers ability, seat time and comfort level, all enter in. Some people boat on lakes and inland waterways, a true 3 foot wave for them, may look like a 5 footer, to those of you on the great lakes, a 3 footer is a smooth day. My 38 can handle bigger water than I feel comfortable driving it in fast, I just dont boat in big water that often. Only drive as fast as you feel comfortable, with time you will get used to boating in big water. Now if Tres Martins in the Top Gun, and Reggies in the 42 Fountain side by side who ever came out on top....then we would have a story.:hitfan:

runafever 02-22-2008 08:16 AM


Originally Posted by Beak Boater (Post 2455001)
When ever I hear statements like this, not knowing the individuals, I take it for what its worth. As already been mentioned, drivers ability, seat time and comfort level, all enter in. Some people boat on lakes and inland waterways, a true 3 foot wave for them, may look like a 5 footer, to those of you on the great lakes, a 3 footer is a smooth day. My 38 can handle bigger water than I feel comfortable driving it in fast, I just dont boat in big water that often. Only drive as fast as you feel comfortable, with time you will get used to boating in big water. Now if Tres Martins in the Top Gun, and Reggies in the 42 Fountain side by side who ever came out on top....then we would have a story.:hitfan:

Well put Beak Boater. That would certainly answer a lot of questions.

Back4More 03-14-2008 09:26 PM

Forget the 38, The 39 Cig would be closer in comparison.

fountainguy214 03-14-2008 09:42 PM

Our 38 fever will go anywhere those 38 guns will!!!!!!!!!! :evilb:

tanner 03-16-2008 10:53 AM

Isn't a 42' footer still shorter that a real 38' Top Gun !!!:D:party-smiley-004:

Oh I am sorry, so you should be comparing a 42x with a 42 lightning..... that doesn't work either !!:hitfan:

Just messin guys !!!

spazboz 03-16-2008 11:51 AM

I agree with Mercman's comment, It is a matter of ability and commitment when it gets rough. Thats the same thing the elderly couple in New York told us when my friend bought his 311 Formula from them. They told him that a 311 would not be big enough to handle the waves on Lake Michigan. If Lake conditions were over 3 feet, they stayed off the water. We wound up rebuilding the hydraulic cylinders on the K-planes because they were froze solid from never being used...

Back4More 03-16-2008 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by tanner (Post 2486513)
Isn't a 42' footer still shorter that a real 38' Top Gun !!!:D:party-smiley-004:

Oh I am sorry, so you should be comparing a 42x with a 42 lightning..... that doesn't work either !!:hitfan:

Just messin guys !!!

No, the 42' Fountain has the same running surface as the 39' Cig Unlimited.

As for the 42X, thats like comparing a Blimp to a Solid Rocket Booster....LOL

tanner 03-16-2008 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by Back4More (Post 2486592)
No, the 42' Fountain has the same running surface as the 39' Cig Unlimited.

As for the 42X, thats like comparing a Blimp to a Solid Rocket Booster....LOL


LOL your math is the same as Reggie's :D

Back4More 03-16-2008 08:10 PM

I'm not very tall either.


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