that's the main reason I dumped mine. After 3 drives in 2 yrs, someone else can learn how great the setup is.

The drives or the props or the boat or all of the above.

Been their done that....I agree with you. Our 38 with 700's and 6's is trouble free. If you dont like the Whipple's, and you are tired of braking Bravo's. I would have jumped on a 42/850 boat. I think they are running around 120 mph. Its not all just about the H.P. Fountain does a lot of setup work at the Factory, X deminsion, prop seletction ect. They can save you alot of time and headaches. I would take a boat set up by them before changing mine again. I learned alot, but it also cost me alot of $.

#1 and #3.

What fun, when every time I'm out something major happens.

Last Fountain I'll own.

I'm looking at your Avitar. You need NXT's or 6 drives to jump like that in a 42 foot boat and not break.

I think your problem was physics, not the Fountain - as far as your drives issues anyway.

there were other issues besides.
I will agree, if you want to have fun, Bravos suk.
If you can't catch any air, then buy a cruiser.

Out of curiousity has anyone contacted Fountain & asked for their input on the new IMCO drive? I've been there & met some pretty knowledgeable people that may be able to shed some light on this project. If you get to any of the races or can get him on the phone, Brian Forehand is very knowlegeable in this area.

Just a suggestion.

PS- Ilmor plans to release a dry sump drive package that will compete w/ the NXT & #6 in Feb at Miami. I was at their facility just 3 weeks ago & asked alot of questions. Although they wouldn't let me see it they assured me that their package would retro fit to a bravo application wouldn't sink my 30 Skater. This may not fit into your timeframe but at least you know you have options. If you know anything about Ilmor & the Penske organization you know they have an incredible pool of technology to draw from & they do things first class.

I have no issues with the boat. Love the ride and handling. I would definetly buy another. I will go with NXT's, 6's and 700's next time. Live and learn. Only drive problem so far. Other issues with how the boat was represented when I purchased it.

What were the issues with the boat itself?

That is an awesome pic