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Forum: Formula
08-18-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 657
Posted By greg800le

Formula 370ss - Salt water to fresh

Hello. I’m looking at a few newer to me (2015+) Formula 370ss’ in the Great Lakes area which were originally run in salt water (Florida & east coast) for the first 2-5 years. There is some minor...
Forum: Fountain
09-09-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By greg800le

I believe that Fountain switched to foam...

I believe that Fountain switched to foam encapsulated stringers in 2005. Perhaps someone can confirm if this is true and if all models were affected.
Forum: Fountain
08-06-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 917
Posted By greg800le

What are 35 Lightnings selling for?

Over the past year I’ve seen asking prices on the 2004 - 06 (side by side 525s) running anywhere between $90k and $130k, but wonder what each actually sold for. I realize there are many factors...
Forum: Fountain
06-28-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,061
Posted By greg800le

Here is the Fountain test sheet for a 2005 w...

Here is the Fountain test sheet for a 2005 w 525s, standard bravo XR & 32” bravo props.


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Forum: Fountain
06-26-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By greg800le

…more than a buck but less than the national...

…more than a buck but less than the national debt…. ;-)
Forum: Fountain
06-26-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,061
Posted By greg800le

FWIW, I have same boat w 525s, standard XRs & 32”...

FWIW, I have same boat w 525s, standard XRs & 32” Bravo (4 blade) props, factory set up w props spinning outward. The Fountain test sheet shows 91mph top speed and I’ve run just shy of that in fresh...
Forum: Formula
08-22-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 827
Posted By greg800le

Older Formula 370 SS questions

I’m looking at a 2003 Formula 370 SS, Great Lakes fresh water only boat. The bottom is painted and it stays in the water all season. What if anything should I be aware of with respect to the hull,...
Forum: Fountain
07-22-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,558
Posted By greg800le

I have a 2005 (side by side) 525 w xr drives &...

I have a 2005 (side by side) 525 w xr drives & 32” bravo (4 blade) props, the way it came from Fountain. No problem getting on plane, even w/o using K planes (but I do). Top speed 91, cruises at...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-20-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,701
Posted By greg800le

On behalf of Justin and all Canadians, you’re...

On behalf of Justin and all Canadians, you’re very welcome. Besides, Canada is incredibly lucky to have America as its next door neighbour and closest friend.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-19-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,701
Posted By greg800le

Thanks for all your replies. In response to...

Thanks for all your replies. In response to those received since my last post, there was no power at all to the starboard engine, just as if I pulled the kill switch. Yet the port engine fired up...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-15-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,701
Posted By greg800le

I switched batteries at the time and no change. ...

I switched batteries at the time and no change. I don’t know if the fluttering gauges are associated to the alarm or dead engine, but sure is a coincidence. I should find out later this week. Hope...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-15-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,701
Posted By greg800le

Another 525 anomaly… anyone had this before

OK, I was returning home in the 35 Fountain w 525s when shortly after getting on plane I noticed some minor fluttering of the needles on the Starboard Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, & Water Temp gauges. ...
Forum: General Q & A
08-08-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,926
Posted By greg800le

From the 525 manual

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Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-17-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,255
Posted By greg800le

IMHO.... 2007 35 Fountain Lightning w 525s. ...

IMHO.... 2007 35 Fountain Lightning w 525s.

Easy to trailer, reliable power, relatively affordable (compared to other 100 mph boats), and looks fast sitting still. 😎
Forum: General Q & A
05-20-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,093
Posted By greg800le

The 454 MAG EFI is a Great engine. I had one for...

The 454 MAG EFI is a Great engine. I had one for 13 years and 1300 hours in a 200 Baja 272 with no major issues. I rebuilt it at 900 hrs when the engine was out for a new coupler, but it didn’t...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
05-12-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,573
Posted By greg800le

I know, but the tire shop(s) insisted my tires...

I know, but the tire shop(s) insisted my tires were OK, and they have been (I had to have annual provincial inspections due to the weight rating). These Goodyear LTs have performed much better than...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
05-11-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,573
Posted By greg800le

Why did Myco trailers come with LT tires?

I have a custom Myco 12,000 lb. tandem trailer under my 2005 Fountain 35 Lightning and it came with the Goodyear Wrangler HT LT235/85r/16 tires. The original tires were on the trailer when I bought...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
12-04-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,668
Posted By greg800le

Thanks Articfriends. You bring up another issue...

Thanks Articfriends. You bring up another issue which has always bothered me, which is load rating on the hitch alone. I have surge brakes on the Myco, which work great, but can’t be use with the...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-28-2019, 06:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,668
Posted By greg800le

How can the 2019 Ford F-150 with the 3.5 Eco...

How can the 2019 Ford F-150 with the 3.5 Eco Boost claim a max conventional tow Rating of 13,200 lbs when its rear axle rating is only 3,800 lbs? When I weighed my truck with attached 12,000 lb...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-25-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,668
Posted By greg800le

Looking for the softest riding 2500 HD Diesel pickup

I’m pulling a Fountain 35 Lightning on a Myco weighing around 12,000 lbs and looking at replacing the old 3/4 ton with a 2019 GMC Denali 2500 HD Diesel. The GVWR on the Denali is 10,000 lbs vs my old...
Forum: General Q & A
10-06-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By greg800le

I ran the boat a few more times after the alarm...

I ran the boat a few more times after the alarm issue with no further problems. When I had it in for service afterwards the engine scan showed no error codes and the Merc tech stated everything is...
Forum: General Q & A
08-28-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By greg800le

I also heard a (one) muffled pop from the engine...

I also heard a (one) muffled pop from the engine compartment or exhaust, possibly a backfire when I shut the engine off.
Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By greg800le

That’s what I thought when the alarm went off,...

That’s what I thought when the alarm went off, that I had picked up a plastic bag in the water but couldn’t find anything. Also, water pressure and coolant temperature were normal when I started up...
Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By greg800le

Intermittent Alarm 525

My Boat is a 2005 Fountain 35 with twin 525s, serial # OM951038 & ...40. All gauges reading normal, when I came off plane after running around 3200 - 3500 rpm for 20 minutes in rough water. I idled...
Forum: Formula
08-15-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,820
Posted By greg800le

Hey Dennis, regardless of your truck’s tow...

Hey Dennis, regardless of your truck’s tow rating, the load on your rear axle may exceed its limit which will create an unsafe condition. As an example I weighed my 35 Fountain (near empty gas...
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