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09-26-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 77,978
Posted By VetteSteve

I have a 1996 27' Fountain Fever with 700 HP. ...

I have a 1996 27' Fountain Fever with 700 HP. Fastest I ran is 86.4 mph on gps. This year upgraded to BMax upper an fastest has been 84.3 mph on gps.
08-20-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 40,538
Posted By VetteSteve

What I ended up with is purchasing a Wii wrist...

What I ended up with is purchasing a Wii wrist strap and attaching the loop to the hook on the lanyard. It has the easy to use lock to keep it on your wrist.
06-13-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,319
Posted By VetteSteve

" and powered by staggered Mercury Racing 700SCi...

" and powered by staggered Mercury Racing 700SCi engines,"

It is "write" there!
04-15-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,790
Posted By VetteSteve

My wife does not boat often. She will come along...

My wife does not boat often. She will come along if we are going to get something to eat and/or taking friends out for a ride. I to like to go fast but try to refrain when wife is on board.
04-09-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,161
Posted By VetteSteve

Great positive story

Great positive story
04-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By VetteSteve

Had a Throughbred Velocity 22. Never did find...

Had a Throughbred Velocity 22. Never did find the sweet spot for the trim. Sold it for a big lose and bought a Fountain Fever 27. Love the boat but have to much invested in Fountain too. I would...
03-28-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,982
Posted By VetteSteve

OMG images/smilies/more/eek5drop.gif

OMG images/smilies/more/eek5drop.gif
03-21-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

Smile Well looks like the end of the story is ATECO...

Well looks like the end of the story is ATECO continues to deny any responsibility for the engine failure. Their 2 year warranty is worthless as was determined in other previous threads. Sometimes...
03-21-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By VetteSteve

Neat clip. Just was reading about iMovie for the...

Neat clip. Just was reading about iMovie for the iPad - already have it on the iMac.. I took a class at the apple store for iMovie. Neat program.
03-19-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,295
Posted By VetteSteve

Great pics! Thanks

Great pics! Thanks
03-17-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

It was not easy. Starting in 2010 I did run it...

It was not easy. Starting in 2010 I did run it up for very short bursts. The problem happened when running WOT for about, and I am guessing, 2 miles.

I now can run WOT as long as conditions...
03-17-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

Angry Until a WOT run - Boom!

Until a WOT run - Boom!
03-17-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

The engine did run great all of the 8 hours it...

The engine did run great all of the 8 hours it was run in the fall of 2009. Of course the engine was not run at WOT until the 2010 boating season. I checked the water temp gauge today and it only...
03-16-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 25,281
Posted By VetteSteve

The Delaware / Maryland line is about half way...

The Delaware / Maryland line is about half way between Summit Bridge and the harbor entrance at Chesapeake City.
Summit Bridge, route 896 is west of the railroad bridge.

What is the reason for...
03-14-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

At the time of the engine failure I was running...

At the time of the engine failure I was running WOT with another boat. I did hear the engine sound change and at that point stopped the boat. The engine did not run after that point. I called Sea...
03-13-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

The engine was ordered and built by a non local...

The engine was ordered and built by a non local engine dealer. The complete engine was shipped to and installed by my local marine mechanic who I have used for years. After the engine failure the...
03-13-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

Restricted Fuel flow through the fuel lines and...

Restricted Fuel flow through the fuel lines and filter separator were eliminated as being the cause of the low fuel pressure because after they were upgraded the low reading were still present.
...
03-12-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,348
Posted By VetteSteve

Did the fuel pump cause my engine failure?

I have been researching to find out how to determine the correct fuel pump for my marine engine. I found a formula for the fuel requirements on Holley.com but I do not know how the fuel pressure and...
03-11-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,762
Views: 150,164
Posted By VetteSteve

Every few days

Every few days
02-29-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By VetteSteve

I have been a member of BOAT US since March 1987....

I have been a member of BOAT US since March 1987. I used to have their insurance which was a good deal. My current boat and power do not qualify for their program.
02-28-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,048
Posted By VetteSteve

I agree with you C Spray. Huge Thank You to the...

I agree with you C Spray. Huge Thank You to the Boat Act Advisory Council and other groups for providing a common sense approach. Something that is missing elsewhere.
02-26-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,048
Posted By VetteSteve

Angry Maryland to limit boat gatherings

More Boating Restrictions!

Maryland bill seeks to rein in floating parties

Permits, security would be required for gatherings


Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS — The Magothy River’s Bumper...
01-21-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 34,880
Posted By VetteSteve

Really Cool! Keep the pics and progress coming!

Really Cool! Keep the pics and progress coming!
01-15-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,626
Posted By VetteSteve

Abandon Ship -------- Captain First!

Abandon Ship -------- Captain First!
12-26-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 74,236
Posted By VetteSteve

I love my 27 Fountain. It is the biggest and...

I love my 27 Fountain. It is the biggest and fastest boat I have ever owned. As with any boat I have invested too much money in it. I have done a couple fun runs and a poker run on the Chesapeake...
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