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Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2026, 08:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,638
Posted By techman

That little activity in Iran is having an effect...

That little activity in Iran is having an effect on any petrochemical product.
Forum: General Q & A
05-08-2026, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By techman

I beleive it is the same pump used for years on...

I beleive it is the same pump used for years on the 496's. So, the easiest way is to remove the bracket (2 bolts) first. Then loosen the clamps on the rear of the pump disconnect the easy drain...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-30-2026, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 956
Posted By techman

Just passing on the wisdom. I was able to...

Just passing on the wisdom.

I was able to warranty my Cool Fuel units and injectors with Mercury. I was super lucky as my tech was able to make the case long after my warranty had expired. The...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-28-2026, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 956
Posted By techman

Get a fuel pressure reading at the shrader valve...

Get a fuel pressure reading at the shrader valve on the fuel rail. I bet 100% it is reading very high.

Don't just deal with the injectors. If the Cool Fuels are sending paint up stream, it won't...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2026, 04:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,170
Posted By techman

I will next time I am in the area. ...

I will next time I am in the area.

Look...I wish a return to the days of "affordable" peformance boats, performance boat mags, poker runs everwhere and just plain old seeing BBC barking HiPo V's...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2026, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 956
Posted By techman

Uh oh!!! I can almost guarantee you have the...

Uh oh!!!

I can almost guarantee you have the Cool Fuel paint peeling problem and it has now entered into the fuel rail and injectors. You need to pull everything fuel related on that motor!. Get...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-27-2026, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,170
Posted By techman

OK, Fountain Powerboats, where is the latest...

OK, Fountain Powerboats, where is the latest marketing material? Where are the social media updates touting all the great things coming out of the factory?

Lack of information, perhaps, breeds...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-26-2026, 08:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,170
Posted By techman

It's not unlike the housing market. The entrance...

It's not unlike the housing market. The entrance fee is now out of reach for the younger generations. Plus there's an entire generation that don't even drive cars anymore! Nevermind a boat.
...
Forum: Fountain
04-18-2026, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By techman

Congratulations! Saw that in the classifieds. ...

Congratulations! Saw that in the classifieds. Sat outside for 5 years...how's the wood?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-08-2026, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By techman

How does the 45 mph speed limit on the lake work...

How does the 45 mph speed limit on the lake work with these events? Do the suspend it?
Forum: Fountain
03-27-2026, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By techman

Single engine....easy. Twins....learn to live...

Single engine....easy.
Twins....learn to live with the busted cable until motors come out.
Forum: General Q & A
03-18-2026, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By techman

yeah...these engines are not easily tinkered...

yeah...these engines are not easily tinkered with. That why I think trying to make a SO to an HO is not worth it.
Forum: General Q & A
03-18-2026, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By techman

If it's bone stock and well maintained with a...

If it's bone stock and well maintained with a well documented service history you can go well past 1000 hours plus. This not a HP motor so the top ends will outlast your ownership most likely.

...
Forum: Fountain
02-24-2026, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,032
Posted By techman

The 35 is absolutely the longest I would consider...

The 35 is absolutely the longest I would consider to be an "easy" tow. For the most part ramps/tides/parking are not a huge issue with a 35 and a good trailer. When you go to the 38 and certainly...
Forum: Fountain
02-18-2026, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,032
Posted By techman

All I can suggest is go for a ride, which when...

All I can suggest is go for a ride, which when buying any boat is an absolute requirement. I amazed at folks that buy boats sight unseen and never actually getting some stick time in a like-for-like...
Forum: Fountain
02-16-2026, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,032
Posted By techman

That's a 26 year old Fountain...that's why it is...

That's a 26 year old Fountain...that's why it is rare these days. Save up, get a newer year and get a 42. Yes the 38 "feels" different than the 35 but trust me, the 42 is in another universe...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-14-2026, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 840
Posted By techman

The big rubrail is definitely a...

The big rubrail is definitely a Scandanavian-thing. You see it on Axopar, Nimbus, XO, etc.

The one on my Nimbus is a thing of beauty but I am told the repair/replace process, if ever needed, is a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-22-2025, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,245
Posted By techman

I always drain the tank(s) before winter storage....

I always drain the tank(s) before winter storage. No sense letting perfectly good gas sit when I can use it in cars, toys, and power equipment. One spring, just for grins, I tried pumping the dry...
Forum: General Q & A
10-15-2025, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By techman

How much rust are expecting in these motors? ...

How much rust are expecting in these motors? Seems like a lot of work for just a little but of surface rust. Most fresh water cooled BBC's, even in salt water, are not completely rust clogged...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-15-2025, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,965
Posted By techman

In this context? Please let us know what the...

In this context? Please let us know what the alternative meaning is.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-14-2025, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,965
Posted By techman

But the gas in the tank heading to those...

But the gas in the tank heading to those injectors is also + 3 weeks old? How is it suddenly fresh?
Forum: General Q & A
10-14-2025, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By techman

This maybe too simplistic but what about removing...

This maybe too simplistic but what about removing the t-stat housing, dumping in the treatment and using a power drill to spin the water pump pulley? Keep pouring it in till the block is full?
...
Forum: Fountain
09-14-2025, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By techman

The GPS antenna for the Speedo was a livorsi...

The GPS antenna for the Speedo was a livorsi unit. Doubt they make it anymore with the battery soldered in there. Best to change the feed to your GPS MFD if you have one. Or change the antenna...
Forum: Fountain
08-18-2025, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,068
Posted By techman

Wildman has it right. Bilge blower vents, but...

Wildman has it right. Bilge blower vents, but factory installed with a length of solid tubing into the bilge to "try" and minimize water backflush up the vents holes. Between the vents, the...
Forum: Boating Safety
08-13-2025, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,099
Posted By techman

Document your boats! No need for any random set...

Document your boats! No need for any random set of numbers to be plastered down the side of your hull. Doesn't matter how pretty you make them.
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