first outing
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From: Naples , Fl
I was able to get out again on sunday . I was full of fuel , 1 passenger , 69 mph . I think my drive was at 4 tabs at 3 . i think i will hit 70 with a little more time .. It felt stable and I was out for about 4 hours running it before i took aboard a passenger .. I feel a lot more comfortable with the controls and I am getting used to trimming and tab placement .
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I just bought a 99' 27 Fountain. Only had it out for the test drive, but already impressed with it. This is not my first boat, but the fastest one yet, so it will take a little getting used to. Hopefully I'll have some numbers to post after I get it out this weekend. (Stock 502 Mag)
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Got out again yesterday for a pretty good ride. I agree with smokediver, tabs around 3 and drive at 4 proved the best handling with a light to moderate chop. 3/4 fuel and one passenger....69 on GPS. Rides like a dream up to about 65, but gets a little hairy when you jam the stick and pick up the tabs to pick up the few extra mph.
(23P labbed Hydromotive)
(23P labbed Hydromotive)



