We Got our Record Back!! 156.9
02-08-2004, 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by Beak Boater
I have owned 3 Fountains and 1 Outerlimits. So does my attitude suck? Lapse of reason doesnt own an Outerlimits, currently he owns a Sonic if I am not mistaken. When we owned an Eliminator and wanted to go to a V hull, all of the guys that owned Fountains that we talked to about their boats were arrogant ahole's. Its not the boat that makes the people, either your a good guy or you are not.
I have owned 3 Fountains and 1 Outerlimits. So does my attitude suck? Lapse of reason doesnt own an Outerlimits, currently he owns a Sonic if I am not mistaken. When we owned an Eliminator and wanted to go to a V hull, all of the guys that owned Fountains that we talked to about their boats were arrogant ahole's. Its not the boat that makes the people, either your a good guy or you are not.
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02-08-2004, 06:59 PM
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Re: We Got our Record Back!! 156.9
Originally posted by blownincome1
Q:Reggie Fountain and Jeff Harris just did a one way pass at 156.9 MPH . The new Kilo is now set at 153 MPH.
Reggie says there is more to be had.
Go Reggie!!!!!!!
Q:Reggie Fountain and Jeff Harris just did a one way pass at 156.9 MPH . The new Kilo is now set at 153 MPH.
Reggie says there is more to be had.
Go Reggie!!!!!!!
Just like Reggie told us. He also said he planned to up this new record again in the near future. Congratulations Reggie!!!!!
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02-08-2004, 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by INDY27
The question is, which one are you?
The question is, which one are you?
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02-09-2004, 02:02 PM
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February 8, 2004, Washington, NC; Despite less than perfect water conditions for such amazing speeds, Pier 57 - Rio Roses not only passed the previously unbeatable 150mph mark, they eclipsed the 160mph mark on a single pass to establish a new v-bottom World Speed Record of 158.705mph. Offshore Powerboat records are established by completing a pass in each direction of a surveyed and certified 1-kilometer racecourse. The 2 passes are averaged to yield the official mark. The 9500 pound, 40' Fountain Lightning, throttled by Fountain Powerboats President and CEO Reggie Fountain, and driven by Hall of Champions driver Jeff Harris, had to battle a beam sea and 12 mile per hour winds to establish the tremendous milestone. In their down wind pass, the Fountain-Mercury powerboat topped the 160mph mark at an amazing 160.394mph. On their return pass into the wind, they ran a respectable 157.016mph, for an average two-way speed of 158.705mph.
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02-09-2004, 07:56 PM
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Indy..not sure what you want a response to. Good or bad, or Fountain or Outerlimits. Why would I trash Fountains when I owned 3. Obviously I like the brand. As far as good or bad, as I said earlier, the boat doesnt make the man. I am just as impressed that Reggie went the speed that he did as I would be If Outerlimits had done it. Its a hell of a number for someone to shoot for. Now all we can do is sit back and wait for Fiore to see what he brings to the table. In anycase it sure makes you forget about the snow and cold for a while.
