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Forum: Formula
08-14-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,376
Posted By pt austin pirate

Thumbs up 242 ls

very nice boat looks as new, and you have the 2 storage bins in the eng comp, had em in my 223 very handy, usually seems those are always missing. should give you a lot pleasure. congrats
Forum: Formula
08-11-2017, 12:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,376
Posted By pt austin pirate

Smile 223ls

Had a 223 for over ten yrsbravo 3 is overkill, The cracks on the deck are where the bulkheads are located mine had the same cracks but much less damage. As was said check transom en stringers, all en...
Forum: General Q & A
02-03-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,413
Posted By pt austin pirate

Smile drain plug fuel pump

The late Jory of S.o.S marine in Granite Bay C.A. put a drain plug in my pump around 2009 works great, bottom drains out nicely, replace plug, and I use an pump oil can with Merc drive oil to fill...
Forum: Fountain
01-28-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 51,143
Posted By pt austin pirate

have a 29 fountain 525 efi bought in 2009, run...

have a 29 fountain 525 efi bought in 2009, run mostly on small midsize lakes rivers here in Cal, as said before slower takeoff (to plane) and faster top speed than twin smallblocks, less maint floats...
Forum: Fountain
04-26-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By pt austin pirate

Thanks for the info m693, looks like what i need

Thanks for the info m693, looks like what i need
Forum: Fountain
04-26-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By pt austin pirate

port a poti 29 fever

anyone know what brand port a poti was original or will fit in 2003 29 fever/
Forum: Awesome
04-17-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,519
Posted By pt austin pirate

port austin

c1000, saw your post lived in P.A. for about 40years worked in Bad Axe mostly, When the weather is good boating on Saginaw bay, Lake Huron is great been in Cali about 30 yrs now, Still miss those...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-18-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By pt austin pirate

Might check WALLYWORLD, they handle the merc...

Might check WALLYWORLD, they handle the merc 25/40, Don't recall price but as I recall it was reasonable
Forum: Fountain
09-09-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By pt austin pirate

If you type in 525 efi valve springs in search,...

If you type in 525 efi valve springs in search, You will find all kinds of threads on this issue, Then decide if they are offering good info, They are the posters on this subject. I chose to go the...
Forum: Formula
09-04-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,047
Posted By pt austin pirate

check Sacramento craigslist very nice 271 on...

check Sacramento craigslist very nice 271 on there looks good plenty of upgrades, asking around 25 for it.
Forum: Formula
09-02-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By pt austin pirate

Yeah, Only used the speedo as reference to max...

Yeah, Only used the speedo as reference to max performance and rpm, Never bothered to gps or slip calciulate, Point being on my 223 I liked the performance of the 21 best, However boat eng usage, and...
Forum: Formula
09-01-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By pt austin pirate

Ran o.k. on holeshot with 23, but was a bullet...

Ran o.k. on holeshot with 23, but was a bullet with the 21, midrange quicker with the 21 also. Just for the record I dont know if my engine was modded only external mod was stainless risers,
but on...
Forum: Formula
09-01-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By pt austin pirate

Had a 223 for about 12 years, ran a 21 mirage...

Had a 223 for about 12 years, ran a 21 mirage great holeshot , Midrange topend, tried a 23 mirage gained a couple mph top end, Did not like holeshot or midrange, It did turn 5000-5200 wfo with 21but...
Forum: Fountain
08-26-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By pt austin pirate

29 with 500 efi should run70-75 depending on load...

29 with 500 efi should run70-75 depending on load en prop. 500 should have e-top headers not the same problem as 525 headers also not sure if valvesprings need change at 250hrs. 500 is a nice solid...
Forum: Fountain
08-26-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By pt austin pirate

29 fountain

Sorry for some reason it cut out half my post. Downsides fountain fuel gauges are not accurate(see fountain forum for info) slow to plane high x, they say valve springs should be replace at 250 hrs...
Forum: Fountain
08-26-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By pt austin pirate

Have a 2003 29 525 efi Like the boat very much...

Have a 2003 29 525 efi Like the boat very much had it for about six years. The newer hull design I think 2001or 2 is faster than the 27 with the same power. What you want is personal prefrence Twin...
Forum: Prop Talk
08-24-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By pt austin pirate

damaged prop Any decent prop shop should be...

damaged prop
Any decent prop shop should be able to repair this easily
Forum: Formula
08-21-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,974
Posted By pt austin pirate

Smile 223 formula

Had a 223 for ten years nice little boat handles rough water pretty well and pretty fast with 454, 242 is going to handle rough water better, and need a lot more power to be as quick, Can still tube...
Forum: Fountain
08-19-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,256
Posted By pt austin pirate

Smile fountain fuel guage

Why is a broken clock more accurate than a fountain fuel gauge,Becuase at least the clock is right twice a day.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-21-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,676
Posted By pt austin pirate

couple more things I missed on first post, Fuel...

couple more things I missed on first post, Fuel capacity on the 27 is 50 or 60 gallons the 29 will hold 130 gal, I hear a lot of complaining from 27 owners about small tank cap. The 29 is slow to...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-21-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,676
Posted By pt austin pirate

Look for a 29 2003 or newer I believe thats when...

Look for a 29 2003 or newer I believe thats when they went to the bigger step, Go for a 500 efi or 525efi, get 525 if your able They say to change valvesprings at 250 hours, Other than that make sure...
Forum: Fountain
03-11-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,124
Posted By pt austin pirate

price seems reasonable , I have 2003 with 525...

price seems reasonable , I have 2003 with 525 efi, Probably a little underpowered with the 496, I would guess around mid 60s with 396, perhaps a little more with light load. The hull design and...
Forum: Fountain
02-22-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,411
Posted By pt austin pirate

29 fever

Have a 03 29 with the 525, I think they did the hull Makeover in 03 deeper step, and some other tweeks, at this point they said that with the same power the 29 was faster than the 27, as well as...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-21-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,568
Posted By pt austin pirate

Mike, Try Boattrader online, Look here under...

Mike, Try Boattrader online, Look here under formula in classified, Try the Formula forum on here for help. Good luck.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-20-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,568
Posted By pt austin pirate

Look at formulas from around 87 to 90, They made...

Look at formulas from around 87 to 90, They made them in 201(20 ft) 223 22ft 2in and 242 24 ft 2in. The style is very much like the pachanga, But the cuddys are better and the length does not include...
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