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Forum: Fountain
04-15-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,687
Posted By mapism

I can't actually answer your question, but I...

I can't actually answer your question, but I would suggest to consider the alternative of sandblasting and anodizing the existing frame.
Just anodizing, NOT powder coating or painting.
It'll last...
Forum: Fountain
03-31-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By mapism

This is in vector format, you can enlarge it as...

This is in vector format, you can enlarge it as much as you wish without loosing quality.
http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/logo/fountain-powerboats

PS: you must register to download it, but that's...
Forum: Fountain
03-14-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 37,491
Posted By mapism

Well, if you have the original Fountain...

Well, if you have the original Fountain Performance Report, the X dim should be there.
Was the boat built with a l/h prop?
Many single 27 and 29 were built that way, but not all.
Maximus props are...
Forum: Fountain
03-10-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,129,857
Posted By mapism

LOL, I guess he's referring to this thread, what...

LOL, I guess he's referring to this thread, what else? :lolhit:
The page where you can find the pics depends on your own forum settings, though.
If you modified (as I did) the number of posts...
Forum: Fountain
02-07-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,269
Posted By mapism

Actually, it's often the opposite, since many 27'...

Actually, it's often the opposite, since many 27' left the factory with a l/h prop.
Not that this makes much difference, what you're saying is correct in principle - either way.
The trick if you...
Forum: Fountain
02-05-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,269
Posted By mapism

You're saying that as if the 29' would be a...

You're saying that as if the 29' would be a cruise ship... :lolhit:
The only difference really worth considering is the tank, which is very small in the 27'.
Depending on boating habits, that can...
Forum: Fountain
12-06-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,354
Posted By mapism

She doesn't just look great, she really is! ...

She doesn't just look great, she really is!
Tried and tested both jumping ocean swells and leaving a US customs Midnight Express in our wake in San Diego bay! :drink:
Amazing ride indeed, thanks...
Forum: Fountain
11-27-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 37,491
Posted By mapism

Not a matter of IF, actually. All the 29 vere...

Not a matter of IF, actually.
All the 29 vere built with Bravos, afaik...
Good point re. the ASD, though I can't recall to have ever seen them in single screw boats, actually.
I guess it would be...
Forum: Fountain
11-27-2011, 03:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 37,491
Posted By mapism

Fan-ta-stic. Makes me wonder if they wouldn't...

Fan-ta-stic.
Makes me wonder if they wouldn't still sell the 29, with such setup!
Are you going to use also the Indy drive?
And if not, do you have an idea about whether it would fit easily or...
Forum: Fountain
11-26-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,201
Posted By mapism

is that true for all boats? i always thought it...

is that true for all boats? i always thought it was spin out, toe in.. and spin in, toe out[/QUOTE]


Could you tell us more about the reason, Reggie?
I always heard the same of what Boomer35...
Forum: Fountain
11-06-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,680
Posted By mapism

Mmm.... I don't know... Not saying that the boat...

Mmm.... I don't know... Not saying that the boat itself isn't nice, but the mill is the main reason why I would consider her, if I were shopping for a 27.
So, I wouldn't bother moving blocks around....
Forum: Fountain
11-05-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By mapism

No personal experience, but I've read many...

No personal experience, but I've read many reports about nose cones being useless at best, and negatively affecting the performance at worst, unless the boat a) is already fast, to start with (well...
Forum: Fountain
10-29-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,921
Posted By mapism

Reminds me of USA 17 (Oracle Racing)... Have...

Reminds me of USA 17 (Oracle Racing)...
Have you had enough of fuel bills? :drink:
Forum: Fountain
10-27-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 60,689
Posted By mapism

Well, individual assembling and testing has...

Well, individual assembling and testing has nothing to see with blueprinting the bottom, in my books.
That's an ADDITIONAL process, which takes time to be done properly.
I guess they used to do...
Forum: Fountain
10-27-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 60,689
Posted By mapism

Of course, but there's more than that. A hull...

Of course, but there's more than that.
A hull which comes out of a mould on day X is different from the previous one of day Y, and also from the next of day Z. Even if they're all built with the...
Forum: Fountain
10-25-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 1,129,857
Posted By mapism

Yup, no point in throwing money at transmissions,...

Yup, no point in throwing money at transmissions, when the engines blow that fast... :lolhit:
...sorry, couldn't resist.

Jokes aside, all the best!
Forum: Fountain
10-12-2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 37,491
Posted By mapism

Hi there, maybe I missed something, did you also...

Hi there, maybe I missed something, did you also fit an Ilmor in your 27 lately? :eek:
Forum: Fountain
10-05-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,826
Posted By mapism

Are you sure it is? Afaik, the structural...

Are you sure it is?
Afaik, the structural strength of any GRP moulded part is higher when fabricated as a whole from the start.
Just think of the frayed edges of the mat, all interlinked and glued...
Forum: Fountain
10-02-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,826
Posted By mapism

Well, if RF says it can be done, who am I to be...

Well, if RF says it can be done, who am I to be skeptic?
Otoh, rather than closing three big holes in a transom and make two others in different places, I'd look for one who was already built as...
Forum: Fountain
09-12-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,917
Posted By mapism

Fwiw, my 27 Fever surely is one of the latest 27s...

Fwiw, my 27 Fever surely is one of the latest 27s (HIN ...E607), but left the factory with a different setup: 496HO, 1.5 B1XR and 24p B1 prop (l/h), 19" X-dim.
66mph at 5150 on performance report,...
Forum: Fountain
09-11-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,917
Posted By mapism

It's ok, but just for your reference, on my 27...

It's ok, but just for your reference, on my 27 with a stock 496 HO and B1 26" prop I can see exactly 70mph at 5050/5100.
With the 24" prop, I hit the limiter (at 5150/5200).
Your numbers don't...
Forum: Fountain
08-19-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,886
Posted By mapism

I also have a factory bimini, and can take some...

I also have a factory bimini, and can take some pics and measures, if that's what you're looking for. But not before one month or so.
In the meantime, you might be interested to look at this thread...
Forum: Fountain
08-08-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,446
Posted By mapism

Q1) the only reasons I can think of is to have...

Q1) the only reasons I can think of is to have the boat sit higher on the water when not under way, and maybe also make her jump out of the water a tad faster. Neither reasons are good enough,...
Forum: Fountain
07-30-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,621
Posted By mapism

I don't think so. If she would run 75 in GM, she...

I don't think so. If she would run 75 in GM, she should be good for much more than 90 at max RPM!
Forum: Fountain
06-10-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By mapism

You could have just replaced the battery instead....

You could have just replaced the battery instead. Impossible according to Livorsi, but then again, what do they know...?...
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