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Originally Posted by Too Stroked (Post 3389650)

I agree that no boat has a running surface equal to its length - no matter how you measure it. However, no manufacturer measures "wetted running surface at top speed" either. If that were the case, my 22' Progression would be about 2' long - because that's all that's in the water at speed.

Many boats are however much shorter than a classic flat transom (no molded in platform) hull measured the old way. The Fountain "beak" is one commonly complained about example - but it's at the bow. Molded in swim platforms - except for certain Four Winns models - add nothing to the running surface at the stern - where it matters most.

I understand the concept of LOA with or without a "beak" or "molded in swim platforms"...and if your 22' Progression had a "beak" and "molded platform" it would still only be about 2' long at speed - because that's all that's in the water at speed...which is exactly my point. :drink::drink::drink:

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Originally Posted by ita1iansta11ion1 (Post 3388436)

Whats up OSO, I picked up a clean 27' Fountain single, no step bottom, in the fall of last year. I am currently having a fresh custom 510ci N.A. motor being built at Bandit Performance Marine (Formerly Kurt's Marine) on Mantoloking Rd. in Brick, NJ. I cant say enough times how helpful, friendly and informative they have been. Not sure of the H.P. until im on the dyno but im crossing my fingers for 90MPH. Looking for a quick race just for fun or a small wager. I will accept fair twin engine competition also. Im usually blasting around the bay in between the Seaside and Mantoloking bridges. Thanks guys, The Instagator.

welcome...whats your name and where abouts are ya from ? i've also got a single engine 27 (kryptonite) with a stock 500 efi which runs a touch over 80. i will be using her as a bay bomber and hopefully racing class 5 with the OPA as well. dont go north of the mantoloking bridge much, usually spend most of the time from Kettle Creek n south to Manahawkin. i'm very good friends with Danny, Drew, and the rest of the crew over at Bandit Racing and you've motors in good hands. Danny is the man when it comes to building solid "reliable" power. here's a pic of her in her current trim, however she's going to be getting completely DE-vinyled shortly.

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Originally Posted by berns29scarab (Post 3390265)

I thought P5 was 75 and under :lolhit::lolhit:

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Originally Posted by Ted G (Post 3390292)

I thought P5 was 75 and under :lolhit::lolhit:

Small prop and MSD Soft touch never hurt anyone:coolcowboy::evilb::drink:

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Originally Posted by Eliminator28 (Post 3389947)

:bsflag: Aren't the 29's twin's?

ummmm no. Mine is and always has been a single.

By all means it is not a normal 29 Fever. It is a F1 race version. Yes some pleasures did come with twins, but I am pretty sure more singles in recent years were produced.

TED, the "P" was dropped years ago, its Class 5 now:drink:.

Damn, lucky I'm not in charge of the race anymore, I don't know WTF I'm talking about :lolhit::lolhit:

Ted, I hear Ocean City could use a new race director/Promoter??? You did a great job with Cambridge!!

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Originally Posted by Fast Shafts (Post 3390385)

Ted, I hear Ocean City could use a new race director/Promoter??? You did a great job with Cambridge!!

I appreciate that but we are fine just doing Solomon's and I will actually get to finish being President at some point, we are gonna keep Mikey as Race Director forever :lolhit:

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Originally Posted by F1-00 Racing (Post 3390343)

Your 29' is a new step-bottom, not an older straight V?

The 27' Fountain that this thread is about is a straight V.