The New Boat has Arrived !
03-26-2006, 08:36 AM
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
Originally Posted by Marginmn
Great looking boat, congrats. What kind of numbers are you getting out of it - does it have the original factory drives and X dim?
I was running with 3 people (quite a bit of equip - incl a quick inflate Mercury tender) and 200 gallons of gas. The boat has standard Bravo drives and the factory x dimension has not been changed.
Let me say this though. Not only is this the first twin powered boat I have ever owned, the trip was the very first (twin powered) go fast boat ride I have ever been on. Although I use to hammer my blown 25 foot Eliminator, this is a new experience for me. The size and controls take some getting use to. As such, I was pretty cautious and didn't fully trim the boat out. I probably could have aired it out a little more and saw another 2-4 MPH.
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
i have a question for you in2 deep how did you post the pic so that it is a thumbnail instead of a full size pic like mine?
03-28-2006, 11:53 PM
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
Originally Posted by rickdarling
Hey H20,
I really didn't want to buy out of state but I couldn't find anything that worked for me locally.
I looked for over a year (and was boatless for the entire time) until I came across the Fountain. Although there were some nice local boats available, I had a pretty tight budget.
I appreciate the invite. Are you part of the group that Tank's with? If so, I emailed him yesterday and I will be joining your "convoy" Thursday morning. I live in Canyon Country (right off the 14 and Sand Canyon) and will drop onto the Freeway as you pass by.
I really didn't want to buy out of state but I couldn't find anything that worked for me locally.
I looked for over a year (and was boatless for the entire time) until I came across the Fountain. Although there were some nice local boats available, I had a pretty tight budget.
I appreciate the invite. Are you part of the group that Tank's with? If so, I emailed him yesterday and I will be joining your "convoy" Thursday morning. I live in Canyon Country (right off the 14 and Sand Canyon) and will drop onto the Freeway as you pass by.
If I were to get into this first one I need to paint, so it can come out something like the 2nd pic ... without the arch!.
PS I'm close to you guys also, Chatsworth.
03-29-2006, 08:46 AM
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
Originally Posted by terryandalexa
Awesome boat Rick... Did you look at the 95 Fountain 35 in Thousand Oaks when you were looking? I'm on the hunt for a 90's Top Gun... Hey, H20.. where'd you get the awesome paint done?
If I were to get into this first one I need to paint, so it can come out something like the 2nd pic ... without the arch!.
PS I'm close to you guys also, Chatsworth.
If I were to get into this first one I need to paint, so it can come out something like the 2nd pic ... without the arch!.
PS I'm close to you guys also, Chatsworth.
03-29-2006, 09:02 AM
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
Originally Posted by h20 toie
Cool i had the Cig out at Route for one of the car shows and go to the bike nights as much as possible.
Next time your in ask George or anyone of the bartenders to point me out. i have taken a few of them for rides last summer so they all know my Cig.
Dan Ellis
Next time your in ask George or anyone of the bartenders to point me out. i have taken a few of them for rides last summer so they all know my Cig.
Dan Ellis
I eat breakfast with the family at Route 66 Sunday after church. Talked to George for quite some time (he's remodeling a portion of the out side patio). He mentioned how nice your boat was. Were going to have to hook up for a trip to catalina.
03-29-2006, 09:06 AM
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
Originally Posted by terryandalexa
Hey, H20.. where'd you get the awesome paint done?
If I were to get into this first one I need to paint, so it can come out something like the 2nd pic ... without the arch!.
PS I'm close to you guys also, Chatsworth.
If I were to get into this first one I need to paint, so it can come out something like the 2nd pic ... without the arch!.
PS I'm close to you guys also, Chatsworth.
03-29-2006, 09:08 AM
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Re: The New Boat has Arrived !
Originally Posted by rickdarling
Hey Dan,
I eat breakfast with the family at Route 66 Sunday after church. Talked to George for quite some time (he's remodeling a portion of the out side patio). He mentioned how nice your boat was. Were going to have to hook up for a trip to catalina.
I eat breakfast with the family at Route 66 Sunday after church. Talked to George for quite some time (he's remodeling a portion of the out side patio). He mentioned how nice your boat was. Were going to have to hook up for a trip to catalina.
