Just picked up my new to me 97 35 Fountain from Frankie out in Alabama. It should be a little different than my Pachanga.
Plan on changing all the fluids and getting it out on Grand this weekend to see how she runs. I am sure I will have a lot of questions for you guys and look forward to learning more about these boats. This forum has already taught me a lot about the boat I just picked up!
Of course I have to ask the question - what kind of speed can I expect out of this boat with the 26's that are currently on it and with the recommended 28 Bravos? Did this come from the factory with 26's?

If you are running hp500's and 4 blade 26 hydro's depending on what shape those engines are in it should run 80ish give or take a mph.

It currently has 26 Bravo's on it. So you would suggest the Hydro's?
Thanks!
Blaine

I like the paint job!

Were you unable to water test the boat before you bought it? That would have been the best way to see how fast it goes.

High 70's with 26 would be my guess. What ratio drives?

It isn't paint at this point - it is just a vinyl wrap but it looks pretty good.
We did take it out for a quick run and the boat performed well. However, I am not familiar with running a stepped boat so we didn't run it balls to the wall.
How would I find the information on the drives?
Thanks!

Bravo's have the gear ratio stamp on the casing side on the upper.

Did you get any documentation with the boat? The performance report will tell you the particulars on the drive/trim settings as well as its out of the box top speed. Call Fountain with you HIN# and they can probably get you a copy.

Have fun...be safe.

congrats on the new boat......its good to see people spending money maybe the sky is not falling after all

Congrats Bro, I will help you push the sticks down on that beak tomorrow!

Techman - Only docs with the boat was from Pier 57 when the did the top ends. I called Fountain and they said because of the age it was probably in the files "across the street". SO, hopefully I will hear something within the next couple of days.
I will check out the stamp on the drives this weekend.
Thanks

It will take way more power then I am sitting on to keep up with that Limits!!!