Fountain 38 lightning topspeed
07-13-2018 | 07:33 AM
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My report has 84 on it, I normally can hit 85, lots of time 82-83 no problem full fuel load easy.
My buddy just got a 35 EX with 525's and report has it at 88, there is issues with props on his but so far we have seen 87 with him, me, and our wives, lots of fuel, junk they take and Florida heat (two weeks ago).
Those reports are really pretty nice, they show how the boat was ran and set up to hit the posted speed. I don't remember seeing other manufactures doing that but maybe they did.
All that said you defiantly need to start looking at things.
Your numbers show prop slip 25% - 28%. Something not right.
My buddy just got a 35 EX with 525's and report has it at 88, there is issues with props on his but so far we have seen 87 with him, me, and our wives, lots of fuel, junk they take and Florida heat (two weeks ago).
Those reports are really pretty nice, they show how the boat was ran and set up to hit the posted speed. I don't remember seeing other manufactures doing that but maybe they did.
All that said you defiantly need to start looking at things.
Your numbers show prop slip 25% - 28%. Something not right.
Hustler does test reports, got 1 each for the Talon (88mph with 496 HO, which is not in the boat anymore), and 388, (90mph).
Thanks,
Dean
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07-13-2018 | 07:58 AM
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07-13-2018 | 08:15 AM
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[QUOTE=Wildman_grafix;4637425]Cool Dean and yes I think the little Hustler does just a bit more then that now! LOL
You going to the pirate party Saturday?[/QUOTE
WG,
yes, if I don't have to work....
You going to the pirate party Saturday?[/QUOTE
WG,
yes, if I don't have to work....
07-14-2018 | 07:05 PM
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Agreed, reality is a staggered 38 should run low 90's pretty easily. Have run side by side with a couple in some local runs at 92 - 93. Your numbers are off, something is wrong. All the BS over the years about the Fountain factory reports are just that. If you know how to run the boat you should be able to run the number they show on the report.
07-15-2018 | 01:31 PM
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Hello.
New owner to a 2005 38 lightning with 525 efi bravo Xr semi stagered.
Im not pleased with the topspeed. I get 75mph 79mph one time. Testreport says 93mph.
I get 5000rpm on Stb engine and 5300 on port.
Drive setting 4or 5 on indicators.
I have bravo 32p. Props.
What at are your ideas? Anyone with same boat? Top speed?
Looking forward to hear from you.
New owner to a 2005 38 lightning with 525 efi bravo Xr semi stagered.
Im not pleased with the topspeed. I get 75mph 79mph one time. Testreport says 93mph.
I get 5000rpm on Stb engine and 5300 on port.
Drive setting 4or 5 on indicators.
I have bravo 32p. Props.
What at are your ideas? Anyone with same boat? Top speed?
Looking forward to hear from you.
