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Old 10-27-2010 | 09:44 AM
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ok all you fountain guys and grils.school me.why did fountain use the 10meter and 12meter name.why not 33ft or 40ft?
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Old 10-27-2010 | 10:05 AM
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Lots of builders back in the day used "meter" for their measurement. Carrerra, fountain, etc. Why, i dont exactly know.
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Old 10-28-2010 | 05:31 AM
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Those were classes in offshore racing back in the day 8 meter/10meter/12meter..
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Old 12-10-2010 | 10:18 AM
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bcfountain didn't you have a 22 Pachanga ? Where is it?
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Old 12-10-2010 | 03:25 PM
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bcfountain didn't you have a 22 Pachanga ? Where is it?
sold it last summer to a guy who lives in chester,or hopewell.wes b put me onto the guy.i did not want to sell her.....but $talks.is that your 47 at mikes place?
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Old 12-13-2010 | 10:44 AM
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Yep it is...trying to find a project boat for my son can you rember the guys name.
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Old 12-14-2010 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cole-One
Yep it is...trying to find a project boat for my son can you rember the guys name.
the guys name is chris sharpe.he works for dupont in richmond.wes bryant could probley put you on to him.thats how we met.i just bought a project too.a 10meter fountain.been wanting a bigger boat and the price was right.i will keep my eyes opean for a good project boat.
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Old 12-17-2010 | 03:18 PM
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Hey thanks for the name. I did find the guy maybe I can work something out with him. Good luck on your new ride sounds like a nice up grade. If there is anything I can do to help you let me know.
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Old 12-17-2010 | 08:32 PM
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no problem dude.i will saythe last i heard the guy had blown the motor on the 22.it was a 330black motor w/385hrs when i turned it lose.the bottom end was stock and the upper end was redone,valves,springs,retainers.give me a shout if i can help.
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Old 12-23-2010 | 08:39 AM
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Hey sorry to keep on about your old Pachanga but what motor did you have in it with the blower and how fast did you get it to go.
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