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Old 01-31-2015, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin
I think there are several on here who can only spew the same rhetoric every time anything is posted about fountain. They must have a program that emails them when a fountain post is created so they can bring up the swim platform. Lol
haters will hate...lol
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Old 01-31-2015, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by I.C.U.Lookin
I think there are several on here who can only spew the same rhetoric every time anything is posted about fountain. They must have a program that emails them when a fountain post is created so they can bring up the swim platform. Lol
Its just another ignorant guy that owns a fishing boat, also a keyboard cowboy trying to get post count up.
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Old 01-31-2015, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by boatnt
haters will hate...lol
I don't think anyone is hating. Physics is physics...the true running surface of a 42 fountain is not that of a true 42' boat. Less running surface means less drag. Add in the fact that 3-4' of the boat has no real weight (ie. beak and bustle)...and it's not hard to believe the speed numbers. it's not a dig at fountain, the hulls are efficient and the aforementioned reasons are part of the equation.
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Old 01-31-2015, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bawana
Its just another ignorant guy that owns a fishing boat, also a keyboard cowboy trying to get post count up.
I think velocity tom trolled us

He practically begged for the obligatory fountain post
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Originally Posted by 1MOSES1
I don't think anyone is hating. Physics is physics...the true running surface of a 42 fountain is not that of a true 42' boat. Less running surface means less drag. Add in the fact that 3-4' of the boat has no real weight (ie. beak and bustle)...and it's not hard to believe the speed numbers. it's not a dig at fountain, the hulls are efficient and the aforementioned reasons are part of the equation.
Thats about the dumbest statement I have herd. Maybe you Cig guys run your boats with tabs down dragging all of your haul in the water. And what do you consider "a true 42' boat"??? I know that when I am running fast. not much of my boat is in the water. But I guess you wouldn't know about that... you have a top gun
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Old 01-31-2015, 12:35 PM
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I don't care if the actual length of a 42 fountain is 11 running feet. It works! I ran
side by side from the shootout last year next to a 38 cig tg strait bottom with #6 drives.
my 42 ran equal, if not better that the gun. And let's not forget that boat can "crush 10 footers".
Hate on the beak all you want, the 42 flat works.
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Old 01-31-2015, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1MOSES1
I don't think anyone is hating. Physics is physics...the true running surface of a 42 fountain is not that of a true 42' boat. Less running surface means less drag. Add in the fact that 3-4' of the boat has no real weight (ie. beak and bustle)...and it's not hard to believe the speed numbers. it's not a dig at fountain, the hulls are efficient and the aforementioned reasons are part of the equation.
It's important to remember that Reggie Fountain didn't decide to include the swim platform in his length calculations. Every singe boat manufacturer was required to include the platform in the length per USCG regulations. So a Cig or anything else with a molded in platform includes the platform in the advertised length.

So a "true 42' boat" is what? Answer: It depends on if the swim platform is part of the mold.

I'm so sick of hearing this crap. Nuf said.
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Originally Posted by JUPITER PULSARE
You really need to take into consideration the real waterline length of a 42' fountain. Subract about 3' of swim platform and 1' of beak and you wind up with a 38' boat.
What does that have to do w/ anything? It's called a 42 Fountain!!!
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I did what !!! Wtf all i did was ask a question !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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Originally Posted by Bawana
Thats about the dumbest statement I have herd. Maybe you Cig guys run your boats with tabs down dragging all of your haul in the water. And what do you consider "a true 42' boat"??? I know that when I am running fast. not much of my boat is in the water. But I guess you wouldn't know about that... you have a top gun
They have to drag tabs or they will porpoise
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