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Forum: Fountain
11-14-2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 922
Posted By SR-71

My boat's transducer works perfectly when I'm...

My boat's transducer works perfectly when I'm going slow, but it has never read very consistently while I'm on plane. From what I've been told, with some step-hull boats there really isn't a...
Forum: Fountain
11-04-2025, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 922
Posted By SR-71

Installing new Garmin Chart Plotter

I'm in the process of installing a new Garmin 8612 Chart Plotter. My Fountain 38EC has a cored hull which unfortunately eliminates several of the recommended Garmin in-hull transducers. For anyone...
Forum: Electronics
11-04-2025, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 756
Posted By SR-71

Installing new Garmin Chart Plotter

I'm in the process of installing a new Garmin 8612 Chart Plotter. My Fountain 38EC has a cored hull which unfortunately eliminates several of the recommended Garmin in-hull transducers. For anyone...
Forum: Fountain
03-04-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By SR-71

Mawfun - I own a 2004 38EC with HP500's and XR...

Mawfun - I own a 2004 38EC with HP500's and XR Drives. I also purchased a 27" 12v TV although I haven't installed it yet. I'm curious how you mounted your TV and routed its cabling. Whenever it...
Forum: Fountain
02-29-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By SR-71

Looks good! I may have go with some sort of...

Looks good! I may have go with some sort of Plexiglas back plate too. I'm debating whether to reuse my existing transducer or go with something new. My current transducer stops reading as soon as I...
Forum: Fountain
02-28-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By SR-71

Hello, good to hear from you again. Yes, I'd be...

Hello, good to hear from you again. Yes, I'd be interested in seeing some photos of your installation. I've been considering the Garmin GPSMAP 8612 MFD, although I have the same concern whether its...
Forum: Fountain
08-03-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,170
Posted By SR-71

It would be pretty slick if an after-market...

It would be pretty slick if an after-market company could come up with replacement transom exhaust pipes for the 38EC that had the capability of electrically/mechanically being rotated from their...
Forum: Fountain
08-01-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,170
Posted By SR-71

If you're considering a unit that has side...

If you're considering a unit that has side exhaust outlets, take a close look at where they'd need to be mounted. Assuming you have a 38EC, there isn't much room to install side exhaust components.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-25-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 457
Posted By SR-71

Eastern NC Maintenance Sources

Can anyone recommend a good reliable mobile marine mechanic that services eastern North Carolina?

TIA
Forum: Fountain
06-25-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By SR-71

Wink As the saying goes, "If you have to ask the...

As the saying goes, "If you have to ask the price...
Forum: Fountain
05-10-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,113
Posted By SR-71

Google Fountain Factory and it looks like new...

Google Fountain Factory and it looks like new stuff, including the NX series, although this may be an old page...https://fountainpowerboats.com/
Forum: Fountain
05-09-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,113
Posted By SR-71

Great to see new Fountain models are coming out!

Great to see new Fountain models are coming out!
Forum: Fountain
04-28-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By SR-71

Upgrading Electronics

I'm planning on upgrading the electronics package on my 38EC this summer. I've decided on the Garmin 8612xsv GN+ Chartplatter with GXM54 (XM) Weather Bundle. I'm curious if any Fountain owners have...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
04-06-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,035
Posted By SR-71

Thanks all. I ended up going with E-rated Good...

Thanks all. I ended up going with E-rated Good Year Endurance tires (ST235/85R16), and had the valve stems replaced with high pressure stems to accommodate the 80 psi tire pressure. My previous...
Forum: Fountain
01-17-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 887
Posted By SR-71

Any 38EC owners using an ULTRA Anchor?

I'm looking into replacing my mostly cosmetic OEM anchor on my 38EC and was wondering if anyone knows whether an ULTRA anchor (from www.ultramarinewest.com) might fit the 38EC's anchor opening and...
Forum: Fountain
01-10-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By SR-71

Fountain Trim Tab brand?

I'm trying to find out the brand of Trim Tabs on my 2004 Fountain 38EC. Anyone know?

SR-71
Forum: Fountain
01-09-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,833
Posted By SR-71

I'd like to get some information on this anchor...

I'd like to get some information on this anchor swap. I need to do the same thing with my 38EC's "show" anchor.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-07-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,035
Posted By SR-71

Yes, my 38EC's triple axle trailer does have 16"...

Yes, my 38EC's triple axle trailer does have 16" tires; ST235/85R16's. The current brand is Carlisle, but they definitely need replacing.


I don't trailer my boat very many miles per year, and...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-06-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,035
Posted By SR-71

Best Boat Trailer tire?

I need to replace the 6 tires on my 38EC boat trailer. Any suggestion on the best brand/model of trailer tire?

TIA - Butch
Forum: General Q & A
08-12-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By SR-71

8Ballclan - Thanks. Your reply gives me some...

8Ballclan - Thanks. Your reply gives me some encouragement that it might be possible to properly position a new transducer on my boat. What type of boat do you have?

Butch
Forum: General Q & A
08-05-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By SR-71

I am the 2nd owner of this 38EC so I'm not 100%...

I am the 2nd owner of this 38EC so I'm not 100% sure the transducer was factory installed. And I'll need to take some measurements but I don't think it's mounted ahead of the first hull step. I'll...
Forum: Fountain
08-05-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By SR-71

Thanks for that link. After reviewing that...

Thanks for that link. After reviewing that document I think I found the problem. I'm pretty sure the transducer on my 38EC is not mounted in front of the hull steps. I'll need to look into this...
Forum: General Q & A
08-04-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By SR-71

Question about transducer install

I'm curious if anyone with a stepped hull boat has had issues with their depth finder reading erroneously when up on plane? I own a 2004 38EC and find as long as I'm in the displacement mode my depth...
Forum: Fountain
08-04-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By SR-71

Transducer Install

I'm curious if anyone with a stepped hull Fountain has had issues with their depth finder reading erroneously when up on plane? I own a 2004 38EC and find as long as I'm in the displacement mode my...
Forum: Fountain
08-04-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,076
Posted By SR-71

I haven't gotten started yet. I was hoping to...

I haven't gotten started yet. I was hoping to hear from other 38EC owners who have updated their electronics, before deciding whether to go with a 10 inch or 12 inch Chart Plotter. Ideally I'd like...
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