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Originally Posted by FeverMike
(Post 2099941)
Yeah but I bet you get much better fuel mileage...I'm all about fuel mileage these days!
I hope to sell my 38te Fountain soon! 3100 rpms @ 70 mph cruise = almost 2mpg:cool: |
Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2100056)
3100 rpms @ 70 mph cruise = almost 2mpg:cool:
I'm at 3800rpm 1.5mpg going 41mph or 4100rpm 1.3mpg going 52mph. At WOT 72-73mph I'm done to .9mpg. This seems to be the best out of all the big triple outboard boats though. And the 38TE Fountain won another magazine shoot out in this months Boating magazine.:D |
Originally Posted by marylandmark
(Post 2100247)
Sorry Mike- I think your Fountain is an awesome rig, however I don't think it is "sporty" enough for most to be considered an alternative to their "performance" boat.
Replacement for a "go-fast" it is not even though it will outrun a lot of the "go-fast" crowd in my local area! |
Originally Posted by marylandmark
(Post 2101302)
That am some 24" rims on the trailer and you are in! :cool:
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Originally Posted by Madcow
(Post 2098008)
I think this needs to be a new catagory, not CC fishing boats. I have as much desire to to catch a fish as I do to chase down a cow. I want a narrow beam outboard hotrod with room for 8, a big boat ride and a go fast look, and I can't belive I'm that much of a minority.
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Thought I'd bring this back up.
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I was in Florida last weekend and briefly looked at a 40' Tempest. Cool boat, certanly not made for fishing. The only down side.... 10' beam. Don't know crap about Tempests, but looked like a cool boat.
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Don't blame me it's how I feel about things.
I have a CC for fishing and that's what I think they are for, if you want a go fast, you get a go fast. I don't think any 38' triple engine CC an match a 38' TG (or similar) in any aspect - looks, ride, sex-appeal. If you want to entertain groups of people you buy a Sea Ray. Ok - blast me now!:party-smiley-004: |
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Originally Posted by HabanaJoe
(Post 2400071)
Ok - blast me now!:party-smiley-004: The problem with a Sea Ray is it's too slow and too much cleaning and maintanance. I'm never going to sleep on it, so why do I want a bunch of beds. As to sex apeal, I have been maried for 20 years to a woman thats out of my league, and I'm happy to have that. As to speed. Running 100 MPH is cool for your passengers for about 38 seconds, I know, the've told me. As to ride quality THATS WHY I WANT A 40' LONG 8' WIDE BOAT!!! Someone make it for me!! |
Originally Posted by HabanaJoe
(Post 2400071)
Don't blame me it's how I feel about things.
I have a CC for fishing and that's what I think they are for, if you want a go fast, you get a go fast. I don't think any 38' triple engine CC an match a 38' TG (or similar) in any aspect - looks, ride, sex-appeal. If you want to entertain groups of people you buy a Sea Ray. Ok - blast me now!:party-smiley-004: I'll agree with ya..43 Nortech for going fast...and a extremely dry, soft riding somewhat slow 44 mph CC. 23 Albury Brothers Boats. Simple, wash it down in 5 minutes, thats the way I like to go fishing....Otherwise Id have a MidNight..like a 37:D |
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