Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
03-04-2005 | 03:40 PM
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Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
Has anyone made the jump from Formula to Fountain. Likes, dislikes, sorry you did it, happy you did it? Have a 382 FasTech now - which is my 4th Formula, considering at least a 42 Lightning. Keeping my options open!
Not looking for brand loyalty - looking for good performance, reliability, factory/dealer support.
Thanx, Wrink
Not looking for brand loyalty - looking for good performance, reliability, factory/dealer support.
Thanx, Wrink
03-04-2005 | 03:56 PM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
well first of all you'de almost have to as Formula has nothing to offer you in terms of size/speed. 
Second...I'd consider a 42 X. There's a couple more feet of usable boat than my 353, it's reasonably priced by today's standards, and it's proven.
I'd have to know the support was there as well as the QC to begin with. I understand positive steps may be being taken in that direction @ Fountain. Formula is about the most approachable, responsive outfit in production boatbuilding.
Second...I'd consider a 42 X. There's a couple more feet of usable boat than my 353, it's reasonably priced by today's standards, and it's proven.
I'd have to know the support was there as well as the QC to begin with. I understand positive steps may be being taken in that direction @ Fountain. Formula is about the most approachable, responsive outfit in production boatbuilding.
03-04-2005 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
Tar Heel, on the OSO board went the other way. Went from a 35 Fountain to a 382 Fastech. Maybe he will share his experience with you.
03-05-2005 | 10:08 AM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
2 great boats , formula is propable a little more comfortable boat as for as creatures of comfort footrests, cup holders head room down below, as for as ride is concerned simular from the 38-42. formula has a deeper freeboard. get in the two and spend some time on the water and make the comparision.
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03-05-2005 | 02:15 PM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Formula is top notch quality. None finer. The 42 will be smaller than your 38.
cooler,and is much faster with the same power.
03-05-2005 | 03:06 PM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
My family had a Formula that we used allot before I got the Fountain. The formula is top notch maybe I would say the interior and stuff is even nicer. However they are slower and don't look as cool. As for factory support never had a reason to call formula and some little things on the Fountain the factory was easy to deal with, replaced the stuff for free.
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03-05-2005 | 08:34 PM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
Originally Posted by epeek
Yea,but you have to admit, the Fountain looks way
cooler,and is much faster with the same power.
cooler,and is much faster with the same power.
i agree
03-05-2005 | 09:01 PM
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Re: Fountain vs. Formula - Honest Question; Sincere Answers Appreciated
Friend of mine had a 382 with 575's and it ran about 82 mph - has a good ride but tended to chine walk in sloppy water - the fountain will not do that. I have a 38 fever and really like it. You will give up a ton of comfort in the cabin - Formula is a better fit and finish, cabin is useful - the fountain will out perform the formula all day long. 42X with 525's is a hot ticket! Both are good boats though....
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