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slider1 04-06-2016 11:07 AM

Congrats, awesome ride- way cool graphics.....

fordf350 04-06-2016 06:22 PM

Sweet. First Fountain I have seen without side rails. I'm jealous.

MN35LIGHTNING 04-06-2016 10:41 PM


Originally Posted by fordf350 (Post 4425592)
Sweet. First Fountain I have seen without side rails. I'm jealous.

Thanks! It looks nice and clean but I'm sure I've lost some function not having them :-/

I can live with that though :-)

Kelly O 04-07-2016 06:00 AM


Originally Posted by MN35LIGHTNING (Post 4425719)
Thanks! It looks nice and clean but I'm sure I've lost some function not having them :-/

I can live with that though :-)

You may consider adding some push-pin fender holders to each side at the rear of the sun pad. Many docks or boats will be higher than the Fountain at the rear corners, so fendering off the rear cleat will not get the fender high enough to protect your boat. A rugged suction cup mount may work also. Losing the side rails for hanging fenders is the only function lost, boat looks sleek without them.

hustlerguy 04-08-2016 08:31 PM

Hey Todd,

heard you making the trip down while we were down there. We just got back and I had to look it up and see what you got.
Nice choice and nice upgrade and nice mph #'s. Even a boat from here what's the luck.

Have to check it out soon.
If you need ideas on the down turns you may be able to copy something close to my setup.

Have to chat and see what runs your planning

MN35LIGHTNING 04-08-2016 11:38 PM


Originally Posted by hustlerguy (Post 4426445)
Hey Todd,

heard you making the trip down while we were down there. We just got back and I had to look it up and see what you got.
Nice choice and nice upgrade and nice mph #'s. Even a boat from here what's the luck.

Have to check it out soon.
If you need ideas on the down turns you may be able to copy something close to my setup.

Have to chat and see what runs your planning

Crazy! Wish I would have known you were in FL at the same time. We are planning the usual outings. For sure talk to you soon.

MN35LIGHTNING 04-08-2016 11:43 PM


Originally Posted by Kelly O (Post 4425764)
You may consider adding some push-pin fender holders to each side at the rear of the sun pad. Many docks or boats will be higher than the Fountain at the rear corners, so fendering off the rear cleat will not get the fender high enough to protect your boat. A rugged suction cup mount may work also. Losing the side rails for hanging fenders is the only function lost, boat looks sleek without them.

Those quick pin fender cleats are exactly what I was thinking. Funny - one of the first things my wife said was how nice it will be to not have that back rail to sit over when we are hanging out on the sun pad/transom :-)

greg800le 04-09-2016 10:05 AM

Got yourself a great boat. I moved from a 27' Baja to a 2005 35 Lightning 3 years ago. Was a bit intimidated at first but these Fountains are such a blast l was in it every weekend and found it easier to run than the old single drive I'd had before. I also prefer the left hand sticks. Got the thumbs up at my marina, even from the sailboat boaters. Everyone seems to like the sound of twin 525s. Also found it easy to tow and launch with the custom Myco. My only regret is I didn't get the newer version (2007+). Congrats and have fun filled summer.

682gold 04-09-2016 01:39 PM

Beaks baby!!!

indysupra 04-09-2016 03:58 PM

Good looking boat!glass dave just removed my rear rail and I was going to do those quick pins fender holder also.


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