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Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-05-2019, 01:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,519
Posted By ar300johnson

Everyone is giving you good advice. It will take...

Everyone is giving you good advice. It will take a lot of money to run 70 in that boat. My suggestion is to run your boat and get familiar with rough water, wind ,and the other boaters. A lot of...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-04-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 38,303
Posted By ar300johnson

What about injectors in a Mer 300xs with 100+...

What about injectors in a Mer 300xs with 100+ hours.
Forum: Fountain
04-01-2019, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,298
Posted By ar300johnson

Try a Hydromotive P5X. That’s what Tom Bucknell,...

Try a Hydromotive P5X. That’s what Tom Bucknell, the owner , recommended, Generally, more blades have better hole shots and higher cruising speed. Your slip is real low and you may already have...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-21-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,962
Posted By ar300johnson

Questions on 03 Fountain Fever 29

What prop and pitch on your 700 single? How fast and rpm? It sounds like you have lots of time on both single and higher hp singles. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
03-11-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 746
Posted By ar300johnson

Drive life of 29 Fountain

I have a 97 single step 29 Fountain with a NA 540 that should be about 675 HP at the prop. I have a new Imco SCX upper with a -2 Imco sc lower. I also have a Drive Guardian. I plan on using a...
Forum: General Q & A
03-10-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,891
Posted By ar300johnson

Try a 5 blade prop. Hydromotive P5X’s are a good...

Try a 5 blade prop. Hydromotive P5X’s are a good all around 5 blades. Mercuty Max 5/blade are a little bigger diameter with more blade area. Some boats like the Hydromotive, other the Mercury....
Forum: General Q & A
02-17-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,609
Posted By ar300johnson

Sounds like a prop or a tach problem. 350 hp...

Sounds like a prop or a tach problem. 350 hp and a boat with fuel and passengers added to a dry weight of 4000 lbs would likely run in the mid 50’s. With a good bottom and lots of prop testing,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-17-2019, 01:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,621
Posted By ar300johnson

This is just a guess. $15-20k. The boat should...

This is just a guess. $15-20k. The boat should be worth more than this with low hours and excellent condition. The bad thing is that it is a 2001 and banks don’t like to finance old boats. If you...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-21-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,621
Posted By ar300johnson

I have completed one major restoration on a boat...

I have completed one major restoration on a boat that I bought new in 1991. I love the boat and attempted to fix everything that needed repair and made several major upgrades. I spent more on the...
Forum: Boating Safety
09-04-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,210
Posted By ar300johnson

By law, there’s no set load weights or horsepower...

By law, there’s no set load weights or horsepower limits on any hull over 20 feet long. The manufacturer can suggest limits on hp and/ or weight and put that on a plate in the boat but the...
Forum: Fountain
08-23-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,906
Posted By ar300johnson

How fast with that motor in a 1997 29 Fever?

How fast with that motor in a 1997 29 Fever?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-15-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,563
Posted By ar300johnson

Gas cost is nothing in performance. boating. Big...

Gas cost is nothing in performance. boating. Big boat and high speeds = high fuel costs. Go little and go slow if you are worried about fuel cost.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-20-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,336
Posted By ar300johnson

First and foremost prayers for the families and...

First and foremost prayers for the families and R I P to the victims.

That boat should have never left dry land. NWS had issued severe thunderstorm warnings and obviously there were dark skies,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-19-2018, 06:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,753
Posted By ar300johnson

I have wanted a Fountain for almost 30 years and...

I have wanted a Fountain for almost 30 years and I bought a a1997 single engine 29 Fever Labor Day 2016. I thought it was going to need a little work but I have been working on it for almost 2 years....
Forum: Fountain
07-11-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By ar300johnson

Tom Bucknell is a great prop guru. If you need...

Tom Bucknell is a great prop guru. If you need any tweaks to the stock prop, he has years of racing and hi-performance experience. I have been a happy customer for over 20 years and 7 props.
Forum: Fountain
06-30-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,975
Posted By ar300johnson

It’s not a Mercury but If I had a re-power...

It’s not a Mercury but If I had a re-power situation in a twin 29 I would hands down want 6.2 LS motors instead of the old sbc platform. The LS will have a lot more hp and torque and burn less fuel....
Forum: General Q & A
04-28-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By ar300johnson

Power loss with Imco Scx upper and Imco -2 SC lower

It will be time to renew insurance and I would like to make a honest effort to find the net propshaft horse power loss of a scx and sc -2 lower in a 29 Fountain. I have enough props that I can use...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-23-2018, 03:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 52,809
Posted By ar300johnson

R.I.P. Everyone please be as careful you can....

R.I.P. Everyone please be as careful you can. Crashes at very high speeds are usually fatal. It doesn’t matter if you are on land, on the water, or in the air. I am guilty of wanting to go fast...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-01-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,730
Posted By ar300johnson

Thanks a lot. Will call tomorrow.

Thanks a lot. Will call tomorrow.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-31-2018, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,730
Posted By ar300johnson

Cockpit and full boat covers for 29 Fountain

I need both a cockpit and a full boat cover for a 29 Fountain Fever. The boat is a 1997 model with the acrylic windshield. I have seen internet sites that offer these covers. I just want to have a...
Forum: General Q & A
03-29-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,376
Posted By ar300johnson

In addition to prop slip, you have to consider hp...

In addition to prop slip, you have to consider hp to weigh ratio. Most 28’ single engine west coast boats weigh at least 5000 lbs with driver and 30 gallons of fuel. The 496 HO usually makes around...
Forum: General Q & A
03-28-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,862
Posted By ar300johnson

Thanks for the replies. I believe that I will go...

Thanks for the replies. I believe that I will go with the GGB’s. I have already spent too much on this project and the GGB’s are the least expensive option. Again thanks.
Forum: General Q & A
03-27-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,862
Posted By ar300johnson

Noise reduction with dry headers

I have a 29 Fountain with a strong 540 with CMI Sport Tube headers and 4.5 tails. I have a Howard cam with a 114 LSA 242 254 duration at .50 degree, Brodix BB-2 aluminum heads, 10.5 compression, with...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
03-05-2018, 12:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,748
Posted By ar300johnson

I have a 2012 Sierra 1500 with the max tow 6.2 ...

I have a 2012 Sierra 1500 with the max tow 6.2 and a 2016 Sierra 6.2 max tow and both trucks easily tow my single engine 29 Fountain. Both trucks have lower rear end ratios, stronger rear ends, and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,512
Posted By ar300johnson

Using the Bam Speed Calculator, you should run...

Using the Bam Speed Calculator, you should run 81mph. This assumes that the only change is the V-8 OMC to the 350 Veraco. The Verado weighs 670, the OMC weighs 550. The V-8 has a big gear case so I...
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