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Search: Posts Made By: 88Fountain
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Forum: Fountain
09-15-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,581
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: 38 Fever Sportmaster-2 (- 10 Mph Shortie)

[QUOTE=Nauti By Nature]

that my port transom plate water passages rotted out so motor getting pulled to replace it

Owners of older 1989 models keep an eye on them if your in salt water like me...
Forum: Fountain
09-06-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,837
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Top Speed ?

It's not a 8.8, it's a 29 with the swim platform.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-06-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,781
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Sign of the times - A rant

On a positive note, I was on SML this weekend and was having problems with my boat all weekend. It seems as if I have water in the fuel tank. I had the engine hatch up, checking spark plugs and...
Forum: General Q & A
08-29-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: back fire/ miss ???

Might be a lean condition. A rocker arm adjusted to tight? Had this happen with mine. Figured it would of showed up initially, but it showed up about after 4-5 hrs. Also, maybe a weak or broken...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-28-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Thanks O'Neill Offshore

I spoke to Fionn once when I was looking for headers for my boat. I probably talked to him for an hour one night about old Fountains. Seems like a good guy. The only reason I didn't buy them from...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-28-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,768
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: "Parting out" opportunity

PM sent.
Forum: Fountain
08-28-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,837
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Top Speed ?

My 1988 29' ran 72 GPS stock with 454mag/365's and bravo's.
Forum: General Q & A
08-22-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,273
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: 525 cmi headers

No, the 525's cylinder heads use a different exhaust bolt pattern.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
08-22-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,551
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: do all aluminum trailers float????

I have a 3 axle aluminum trailer and it always floats, it's a real pain when loading/unloading by yourself, which is about 90% of the time for me. Didn't have this problem with the original 3 axle...
Forum: Active Thunder
08-19-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,449
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: actual weight of 37 with fuel

Does Rich use 4wd pulling his boat up the gravel driveway next to his shop? Years ago, I backed my boat down at Lake Anna (Christopher Run, gravel) and it dragged my truck, with the brakes locked, ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-16-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,813
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Offshore Performance Grasonville MD.

That's great to hear. I bought my boat off a guy that I see now works as a broker at Offshore Performance. He was great to deal with then, and it looks as if they have great people in all...
Forum: Fountain
08-12-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,080
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Gasoline stains - need advice

I've used Barkeeper's friend on gas stains for the gelcoat, it worked for me.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
08-12-2006, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,560
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: finished the lift on the Excursion

Will,
How high can a vehicle be with truck tags in Virginia? Good luck with everything in court.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-01-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,007
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: How long do you spend at the pump?

Always WAY over an hour. My tank is only 140 gallons, but the fastest I can set the nozzle is on the lowest setting, otherwise, it sprays back. It's like this from start to finish.
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2006, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Help please - HP500EFI running too hot

I had a similar problem with my boat once. There is a hose that goes through the transom that has sea water pulled through to cool your engine. This hose is held in place with beveled plastic rings...
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,365
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Anatomy of replacing a shift cable...

:D
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,365
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Anatomy of replacing a shift cable...

Good luck getting the boat fixed and hope your back on the water soon Brian.
Forum: General Q & A
07-29-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,365
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Anatomy of replacing a shift cable...

GOODT,
Thanks for taking the time to put up detailed service manual info for people's problems. I always enjoy reading your posts and not very many marine techs are willing to help someone out for...
Forum: General Q & A
07-28-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,849
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: water leakage problem

If you have a low sitting boat like my Fountain, check the rub rail. I would get water into my bilge and couldn't figure out where it was coming from. It ended up being that it was getting in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-27-2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 21,554
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Why the powerboat industry is sinking.

I can totally relate to what you are saying with the boating industry.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-19-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Spashed the gun 4th of July weekend!!

Yes it does! I was wondering what you were going to do for exhaust, that's why I wanted to see pics of the engines if you had any. You still have plenty of warm weather left to boat, good luck with...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-19-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Spashed the gun 4th of July weekend!!

Looks good Jim. Do you have any pics of the engines?
Forum: General Q & A
07-16-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Prop Slippage

Use the formula listed here: http://go-fast.com/prop_slip.htm
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-16-2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,262
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: Did Anyone Go to Jammin on the James this Weekend?

Is that 42 Sonic from Northern Virginia? I saw one on Fairfax Co. Parkway Friday night about 10:30PM being towed toward I-95.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-03-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,885
Posted By 88Fountain

Re: who is working

16 hr shift today, 8 tomorrow, 16 on Wed., then back to normal.
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