Check the Tail
12-14-2005, 10:01 PM
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Re: Check the Tail
Every new staggered (bravo) 42 Fountain that I have seen lately throws a rooster tail no matter where the drives are. It seems that they are trying to slip a bigger prop in order to make the boat faster. I have seen improvements by going with spacers and smaller props getting the slip around 10%. Seen gains of 6 mph above factory delivered boats. 4 boats total.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
12-14-2005, 11:21 PM
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Re: Check the Tail
The 42 Poker Run that was running this year at the Harbor Hop at loto was throwing a tail non stop with staggereds and bravo xr's. 
I thought he was just trying to show off.
I thought he was just trying to show off.
12-15-2005, 08:27 AM
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Re: Check the Tail
Originally Posted by ExcaliburHawk40
Every new staggered (bravo) 42 Fountain that I have seen lately throws a rooster tail no matter where the drives are. It seems that they are trying to slip a bigger prop in order to make the boat faster. I have seen improvements by going with spacers and smaller props getting the slip around 10%. Seen gains of 6 mph above factory delivered boats. 4 boats total.
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
am testing bblades spring.
12-15-2005, 09:55 AM
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Re: Check the Tail
OK, I'm awake now..................
Funny Brandon. The boat always throws a tail. Huge until about 70 with the drives only SLIGHTLY trimmed. So, no U Joint problems and no "Shows"
P.S. Steve was driving the boat Sunday, so what do expect from someone who just learned?
Funny Brandon. The boat always throws a tail. Huge until about 70 with the drives only SLIGHTLY trimmed. So, no U Joint problems and no "Shows"
P.S. Steve was driving the boat Sunday, so what do expect from someone who just learned?
12-15-2005, 09:58 AM
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Re: Check the Tail
Originally Posted by buyafountain.com
OK, I'm awake now..................
Funny Brandon. The boat always throws a tail. Huge until about 70 with the drives only SLIGHTLY trimmed. So, no U Joint problems and no "Shows"
P.S. Steve was driving the boat Sunday, so what do expect from someone who just learned?
Funny Brandon. The boat always throws a tail. Huge until about 70 with the drives only SLIGHTLY trimmed. So, no U Joint problems and no "Shows"
P.S. Steve was driving the boat Sunday, so what do expect from someone who just learned?
LOL. I heard he was giving it hell. Mine throws one out there until about 70 as well then flattens out afterward. Still baby**** compared to a #6 or arneson
. When you gonna order the poker run boat and get out of the family truckster? 
Last edited by TwinStepGun; 12-15-2005 at 10:06 AM. Reason: asking about new boat!
