Tom A.

I am truly blessed to have the friends that I have and be so deeply involved in this sport. I have close personal friends that have so many connections and ties throughout the industry, it makes my head spin. When I was a kid dreaming of racing a "Cigarette" one day, I couldn't have even dreamed of the experiences and overall life I have been able to lead so far.
I have been out on multiple cats above the 150mph mark and have a personal high of 190mph. (faster than I have been on land by 40 mph)
I have driven and throttled many different types of V-Bottom boats for fun, racing, and in poker runs.
My friends have some of the nicest and most diverse hardware out there and I have had a chance to ride in or drive them all.
The best part is, it all started with a 13 year old, 22' Donzi I bought and restored just out of college in 1995. A few years later, I ran into Dave & Frank at the Atlantic City boat show in 1999 and they convinced me to join the New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club. I was hesitant because of all the big hardware but they convinced me the size of the boat didn't matter it was the love of the sport. They were right. My best friends have come through and around the club and I never looked back.
It doesn't matter what you have as long as you are out there doing it.
I have as much respect for the guy in his 30 year old 24' Baja as I do for the guy with his brand new 50' MTI.
As the old Nike slogan used to say, "Just Do It!"

VetteLT193

IMO the three to compare are Fountain, Donzi, and Cig. Outerlimits and Dragon are at a different price point and both seem hard to find.

Of the big 3... I recall hearing most of the Fountains have a fuel bladder instead of a tank. The Fountain is also the closest thing to a race boat. Interiors aren't as nice IMO and they truly are no frills.
The cig is the best if you have a lot of slow speed zones / down south. Both the Fountain and Donzi you sit really deep in and will roast.

Cash Bar

I didn't hear my phone ring on this so I'm guessing your "friend" doesn't like me. LOL

Only one I can't speak for is the Dragon.

Cig Gladiator- Can't go wrong with a Cig. Easy to haul, easy to go (relatively) fast with 500/525 package. Staggered setup definitely limits the cockpit length AND they made a wide and narrow version.

Donzi ZRC- Huge for what it is, makes a Gladiator looks like a bassboat when sitting side by side. Ran away from other F2/SV boats when the water got bumpy. Canopies make it comfortable when running at speed or for a distance. Solid high 80s/low 90s with 525s.

Fountain 42PR. 97+mph with 525s. Only 4 seats but everyone is out of the wind. Hard to get in/out but it's a sexy beast and runs great.

OL 39GTX- Amazing style and cockpit comfort. Small cabin gives it a huge advantage among the others. Great performance and ride but you better be paying attention above 100. Most have Merc 6 drives which is another big plus.

I've got decent wheel time in all of these if you want more insight.

TBAG

Cool thread, keep the replies coming. I learn something new everyday, don't really care for the look of the Dragon, but had no idea it was in the same class as the others listed, very cool.

I'd love to one of these "hot rod" sit downs one day.

Kelly O

Where did the Fountain 42 PR , 700/#6, P1 Powerboat edition boat end up ?

Marginmn

iTrader: (1)

That was a stand a stand up 42 with a cabin and ilmors? Or are talking about the king of shaves race boat? Both of those boats had Arnesons

letterrip

Loving my new to me 39 GTX
Love the sit down
Love the windshield
6's & 700's

fglightning

That boat is in Indiana

Cash Bar

Shogren sold a 42PR with 700/6 package awhile back. Was white and stickered up for P1. Had to be a great setup.

Brad

Craig left CRT in the late nighties.