Dennis Ferrara Engines
10-25-2010 | 05:40 PM
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What ever happened to Dennis Ferrara? He rigged up our Fountain and we would love to talk to him. Does anyone know whatever became of him or if he is still in the business anywhere? I know he was big into Hustlers too so just thought that someone out here might have some info.
11-10-2010 | 08:39 AM
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From: Oneida Lake NY
Wow, sorry to here this! I've been trying to look him up for some time. He was one of the best racer/mechanics I ever knew. While I visited him at his shop on LI, back in the 80s, I put him in the water and we delivered Distant Thunder to a builder in NJ. It was a 46' Cougar with three of Dennis's 900 HP hybrids! 105 MPH in a heartbeat! "What a Tank! I have some photos that I will upload as soon as I figure out how. 
I see how old this thred is, I appreciate your info, guys.
trfour
I see how old this thred is, I appreciate your info, guys.
trfour
It is still alive. 24000 lbs, stepped hull, full head and 100+ with trips and ASD8 surface drives. I think this boat started the manatee movement 
47 foot custom built "Sandler", prob close to a 10 ft beam. Dennis if you are still reading this you pretty much have a Cult following up here in CNY, these guys would love to hear from you!! You can contact me at ronforbus @ gmail . com and I will get you in touch with them.
06-29-2018 | 12:17 PM
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From: Traverse City, Michigan
With no disrespect to Reggie Fountain it seems like Mr. Ferrer(a) should get some recognition regarding the Fountain hull design. From what's said in this thread he fine tuned it significantly and I'm sure Fountain took note and modified his hulls.
