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Forum: Fountain
08-12-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,516
Posted By greg800le

Pm sent

Pm sent
Forum: Fountain
08-10-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,516
Posted By greg800le

Possibly. I have a 2005, thinking of upgrading...

Possibly. I have a 2005, thinking of upgrading for next season. I can pm you with more info tomorrow if interested.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-04-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,310
Posted By greg800le

Gas tank condensation during summer?

Should I be filling my tank before putting the boat away for the week. I’ve read that humid air can enter a partially filled gas tank and condensate leaving water in the tank, but didn’t think it...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
07-10-2019, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,367
Posted By greg800le

Well a little later start than usual. Splashed...

Well a little later start than usual. Splashed the Fountain into Georgian Bay on June 7 and the water was too cold for swimming, but started to warm nicely through June. Just got back from a great...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
05-18-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,367
Posted By greg800le

Is the boating season getting shorter?

I grew up on the south shore of Lake Ontario and remember swimming and waterskiing on the Canadian May (Victoria Day) long weekend in the 80s and early 90s. The reported water temp on Lake Ontario...
Forum: Fountain
03-19-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,328
Posted By greg800le

Just a thought but perhaps you could further...

Just a thought but perhaps you could further promote the excellent condition of the boat & power package by scanning the engines for run history, getting a compression & leakdown test, pressure test...
Forum: Fountain
11-18-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,442
Posted By greg800le

Looks like a Ferrari on the water. Love my...

Looks like a Ferrari on the water. Love my Fountain.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-31-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,381
Posted By greg800le

Aside from metal in the drive oil, what if any...

Aside from metal in the drive oil, what if any symptoms are present before the XR fails? I’d like to finish this season before a rebuild/replace.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-28-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,381
Posted By greg800le

How many hours did you get out of your Bravo XR?

I have Bravo XRs behind a pair of 525s in my 35 Fountain Lightning and wonder how many hours I can reasonably expect before they need replacing or rebuild. As an example, I got 750 hours out of a...
Forum: Baja
07-08-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,016
Posted By greg800le

My first Baja boat was a ‘99 Hammer w 7.4 / 310...

My first Baja boat was a ‘99 Hammer w 7.4 / 310 hp bought in ‘99. I had a blast that season before trading up to 272 w 454 mag mpi. I really enjoyed everything about the Hammer but just needed a...
Forum: General Q & A
06-25-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By greg800le

May not apply to you, but I had the same problem...

May not apply to you, but I had the same problem with my K plane tabs. The problem developed when trailering and using transom straps. The straps side loaded the ram on the tabs when set too tight. I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-13-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Posted By greg800le

This looks like the boat Pride Marine had at the...

This looks like the boat Pride Marine had at the Toronto Int’l Boat Show around 2005. I believe they were asking $300k CDN. If it’s in decent shape (on a Myco trailer) will be a steal @ 60k CDN. I’m...
Forum: Electronics
04-08-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,355
Posted By greg800le

On top of the dash.

On top of the dash.
Forum: Electronics
04-05-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,355
Posted By greg800le

I’m thinking about going with the Garmin 742 or...

I’m thinking about going with the Garmin 742 or 942xs (7 & 9 inch screen). Just wondering if the 942 will be too big for a dash mount. I’m opening the boat from winter storage this weekend to measure...
Forum: Fountain
03-30-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By greg800le

Actually the bow stuff happened in my old Baja. ...

Actually the bow stuff happened in my old Baja. The fountain hull does a great job at keeping bow on top and water splash to the sides. All this to say the Fountain handles well in big water.
Forum: Fountain
03-30-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,886
Posted By greg800le

I have the same Fountain and my test sheet shows...

I have the same Fountain and my test sheet shows pretty much the same a yours, 91 mph @ 5400 rpm. IMHO I would just keep the props spinning out the way Fountain set it up. The fastest I‘ve run in...
Forum: Electronics
01-11-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,355
Posted By greg800le

Best GPS chartplotter for Fountain

I’m looking for the largest and most visible in direct sunlight chartplottet for my 35 Fountain with the low windshield. Any advice or experience would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-11-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 483
Posted By greg800le

Best GPS Chartplotter for 35 Fountain?

I am looking for the best mounted chatplotter with the largest screen which will fit in my Fountain. I have the low windshield which may limit the screen size. It needs to be bright enough to read...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-11-2017, 06:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,188
Posted By greg800le

I’ve seen some with AC/Gensets and there is...

I’ve seen some with AC/Gensets and there is plenty of room in front of the engines to accommodate same. My 2005 Lightning came with vacu flush head, sink and most importantly a fridge. I have...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-10-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,188
Posted By greg800le

Talking How about a 35 Fountain Lightning or Ex. Lots...

How about a 35 Fountain Lightning or Ex. Lots around, fast, priced reasonably according to year & power, and easy to trailer. I’ve enjoyed mine for 4 seasons now and plan to keep it. Good luck on...
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By greg800le

Have you scanned the ecu for run history? You...

Have you scanned the ecu for run history? You might be supprised at how many of those 425 hrs were run at idle or below 3500 rpm. I too had the compression & leakdown test done before getting my...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-04-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,049
Posted By greg800le

RaggedEdge, how many hours do you have on the old...

RaggedEdge, how many hours do you have on the old drives? Just asking because I may be in the same position as you in the near future. I too am leaning toward new drives and selling the old to...
Forum: General Q & A
07-22-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By greg800le

Thanks for all the replies. I will keep it 30 ft...

Thanks for all the replies. I will keep it 30 ft lbs or less, and occasionally check the bolts. Some have to be by feel with the wrench, I'm just not that flexible with side by side engines.
Forum: General Q & A
07-21-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By greg800le

Header bolt torque spec for 525?

What is the torque spec for 525 header bolts? Original CMI headers passed pressure test. Thx
Forum: Fountain
06-20-2017, 06:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,273
Posted By greg800le

Look at the bright side. You made someone very...

Look at the bright side. You made someone very happy. :ernaehrung004:
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