Fountain Kilo Record Attempt A Go For Saturday
02-25-2018, 10:36 AM
#101
At this point I don't think they care what it looks like I think the important thing is when they break the record or should I say shadow the record Fountain will be on top again as they always were. I'm sure when they sell the boat to the new owner that's going to race in Super V extreme you will see a new engine hatch on it. Hopefully we'll meet your satisfaction
02-25-2018, 11:23 AM
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Sometimes I have to triple check what forum I am reading. The negativity that ripples through here totally baffles me. I self identify as NBS (non brand specific), I'm no Fountain fan boy, but what in the hell could be any more exciting for an RIVERS ONLY forum than this stuff? You guys want to read headlines like "Mystic and MTI locked in epic duel to build the biggest fishing boat." ? Anyone have a list of builders trying to set any records, of any type other than how many outboards they can hang off a center console? Jeeezeee people.....
02-25-2018, 01:36 PM
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At this point I don't think they care what it looks like I think the important thing is when they break the record or should I say shadow the record Fountain will be on top again as they always were. I'm sure when they sell the boat to the new owner that's going to race in Super V extreme you will see a new engine hatch on it. Hopefully we'll meet your satisfaction
02-25-2018, 05:59 PM
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Should’ve painted wood paneling on the side! Lol
02-25-2018, 06:25 PM
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At this point I don't think they care what it looks like I think the important thing is when they break the record or should I say shadow the record Fountain will be on top again as they always were. I'm sure when they sell the boat to the new owner that's going to race in Super V extreme you will see a new engine hatch on it. Hopefully we'll meet your satisfaction
02-25-2018, 08:25 PM
#108
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^, i actually thought the boat was always the new owners boat on loan for the kilo.
i.e. someone wants a new raceboat, but fountains only building center consoles.
reggie brokers a deal w/ the big bosses, something like,
"hey we'll bring in a laminate team, rigging team etc etc, and announce it as a factory kilo boat"
(cuz would you go 200 in something built on the production line)
parent company grants use of ole building # whatever and use of the molds.
(cuz if you were the big boss would you lay out half a million for this)
new owner wants it and is gonna pay for the lay up, rigging and all the parts anyway so what does the parent company have to lose.
win- marketing for parent company
win- the reggie's back buzz
win- on loan sterling kilo engines, aka marketing
win- who ever wanted a new boat got it
win- we get to see another boat hit the race course.
i have an overactive imagination, but all good i say, however it came to be, and waiting on wednesday
i.e. someone wants a new raceboat, but fountains only building center consoles.
reggie brokers a deal w/ the big bosses, something like,
"hey we'll bring in a laminate team, rigging team etc etc, and announce it as a factory kilo boat"
(cuz would you go 200 in something built on the production line)
parent company grants use of ole building # whatever and use of the molds.
(cuz if you were the big boss would you lay out half a million for this)
new owner wants it and is gonna pay for the lay up, rigging and all the parts anyway so what does the parent company have to lose.
win- marketing for parent company
win- the reggie's back buzz
win- on loan sterling kilo engines, aka marketing
win- who ever wanted a new boat got it
win- we get to see another boat hit the race course.
i have an overactive imagination, but all good i say, however it came to be, and waiting on wednesday
Last edited by outonsafari; 02-25-2018 at 08:30 PM.
02-25-2018, 10:19 PM
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02-26-2018, 06:00 AM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^, i actually thought the boat was always the new owners boat on loan for the kilo.
i.e. someone wants a new raceboat, but fountains only building center consoles.
reggie brokers a deal w/ the big bosses, something like,
"hey we'll bring in a laminate team, rigging team etc etc, and announce it as a factory kilo boat"
(cuz would you go 200 in something built on the production line)
parent company grants use of ole building # whatever and use of the molds.
(cuz if you were the big boss would you lay out half a million for this)
new owner wants it and is gonna pay for the lay up, rigging and all the parts anyway so what does the parent company have to lose.
win- marketing for parent company
win- the reggie's back buzz
win- on loan sterling kilo engines, aka marketing
win- who ever wanted a new boat got it
win- we get to see another boat hit the race course.
i have an overactive imagination, but all good i say, however it came to be, and waiting on wednesday
i.e. someone wants a new raceboat, but fountains only building center consoles.
reggie brokers a deal w/ the big bosses, something like,
"hey we'll bring in a laminate team, rigging team etc etc, and announce it as a factory kilo boat"
(cuz would you go 200 in something built on the production line)
parent company grants use of ole building # whatever and use of the molds.
(cuz if you were the big boss would you lay out half a million for this)
new owner wants it and is gonna pay for the lay up, rigging and all the parts anyway so what does the parent company have to lose.
win- marketing for parent company
win- the reggie's back buzz
win- on loan sterling kilo engines, aka marketing
win- who ever wanted a new boat got it
win- we get to see another boat hit the race course.
i have an overactive imagination, but all good i say, however it came to be, and waiting on wednesday
What will the owner think of his investment if they don't break the record and or there's a crash, injury or fatality?
What confidence will the public have in the product if it doesn't run as fast or faster w/ more h.p.?
What if the boat disintergrates into smitherines, would you buy one??
My point being, I think you must run the play both ways.
IMO you can build the boat and set the date for the record attempt but you don't mention what your speed potential or goal is.
You work hard, test and attempt to set the record. If you are successful then you campaign and run your "WIN" list. If not, it's simply a fail record attempt no different than any other record attempt in any sport.
Personally I'd rather have seen them approach this like a heavy weight boxing title only consider themselves the underdogs, not run their mouth about what they are going to do, just allow their accomplishments to speak for themselves in the ring or in this case on the water.
I know this isn't the Reggie Fountain way but I believe there would be much more to celebrate if successful and much less negative fallout should the record not be broken.
Just my $.02
