I knew better...
 

Well, It was a slow day up at Skipper Buds and was offered a ride on a fellow drystakers 42 Fountain with the good old 700 and then some/#6 package. I'm guessing 3-5's out of the NE and cool temps to boot.
Lets just say I'm a changed man after that run.
I have been a boater on Lake Michigan since 93 and always loved when the water got bumpy. Thinking my 93 straight bottom 42 with 800's was a great ride.......old news.
I can only say it was the best offshore ride of my life, and we respected the equipment, meaning there was an easy 15% more there, if you were not the one paying the bills.
If anyone says Fountain dosen't make the best riding, best handling powerboat hasn't been fortunate enough to have a ride on one thats driven well.
Was considering a 40SS for the family and keeping mine since it isn't worth much today.
I will have to scrap that idea for now...One more thing to have before I die for sure.
Thanks again for the ride Mike...I knew better.:flag:

very cool, but you need to hang on to your old girl....their is only a few of us left:)

Anytime Mark and thanks for all your help over the Winter.

Mike

How is the true maintenance on those motors. I know the Mercury recommendations have changed but it still seems like a lot of down time if you log a lot of hours. (not to mention the expense). How do they compare to the 850's or similar power Sterlings?

The 42L - 700sci/#6 is one hell of a package.

The 525, 600, 700 all have the same maintnence schedules (oil, rebuild, etc). We have sold more than 40 boats with 700's without ONE engine failure. We currently have one customer with 375 hours on his 700's and all we have done is oil change & yearly water pumps.

Very tough package to beat!!!!

35 700 - 120+MPH

38 700 - 114+MPH

42 700 - 102+MPH

47 Twin 700 - 90MPH

47 Triple 700 - 110MPH

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Fountain & BAJA By Fountain

Thanks TeamShogren for the info!!! :coolcowboy:

Correct me if I am wrong, but the new 42 with 700 package is 700's, NXT gimbals and transmission and # 6 outdrives. I could be completely wrong so I am actually asking??:party-smiley-004: let me add I had the pleasure of riding ina 42 with this package and WOW, if you can afford it it was SICK.

How about the 850's? Same schedule?

All the speeds look correct.. except .. Scott the only speed I'm questioning is the trip 700 47'. I was told 103-105.. Thanks Jeff

Are the 850's on the same maintenance schedule?

I am pretty sure the 850's follow the same schedule as the 1075 engines. That's one of the reasons the 700's are a good choice. Less maintenance and costs.

You all are killing me, 42' with 700's that's has to be my next boat. The wife said I have to get rid of the 2 boats at home first, better take her advice or I will be homeless. Where is Obama when I need him?

You also get a 1yr warranty with the 700's. The 850's are either 30 or 90 days. Can't remeber.

525-700's - 1 Year Warranty

850's - 6 Months

1075's 90 days

1200's - No warranty

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