View Poll Results: What would you rather have in a 38' boat?
Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll
Center Console or Go Fast?
04-20-2007, 07:23 AM
#131
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
04-20-2007, 08:38 AM
#132
Registered
Thread Starter
Yep much better than me...better mpg at a much faster speed.
I'm at 3800rpm 1.5mpg going 41mph or 4100rpm 1.3mpg going 52mph. At WOT 72-73mph I'm done to .9mpg.
This seems to be the best out of all the big triple outboard boats though. And the 38TE Fountain won another magazine shoot out in this months Boating magazine.
I'm at 3800rpm 1.5mpg going 41mph or 4100rpm 1.3mpg going 52mph. At WOT 72-73mph I'm done to .9mpg.
This seems to be the best out of all the big triple outboard boats though. And the 38TE Fountain won another magazine shoot out in this months Boating magazine.
04-21-2007, 07:33 AM
#133
Registered
Thread Starter
Sorry Mike- I think your Fountain is an awesome rig, however I don't think it is "sporty" enough for most to be considered an alternative to their "performance" boat.
Replacement for a "go-fast" it is not even though it will outrun a lot of the "go-fast" crowd in my local area!
Replacement for a "go-fast" it is not even though it will outrun a lot of the "go-fast" crowd in my local area!
so if I put a fancy paint job on it and chrome out the bezels I'm good to go?
04-26-2007, 07:10 PM
#135
Registered
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sunland, CA
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Me too.
01-09-2008, 05:41 PM
#137
Registered
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Toledo Oh
Posts: 1,915
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was in Florida last weekend and briefly looked at a 40' Tempest. Cool boat, certanly not made for fishing. The only down side.... 10' beam. Don't know crap about Tempests, but looked like a cool boat.
01-09-2008, 05:49 PM
#138
Registered
Don't blame me it's how I feel about things.
I have a CC for fishing and that's what I think they are for, if you want a go fast, you get a go fast.
I don't think any 38' triple engine CC an match a 38' TG (or similar) in any aspect - looks, ride, sex-appeal.
If you want to entertain groups of people you buy a Sea Ray.
Ok - blast me now!
I have a CC for fishing and that's what I think they are for, if you want a go fast, you get a go fast.
I don't think any 38' triple engine CC an match a 38' TG (or similar) in any aspect - looks, ride, sex-appeal.
If you want to entertain groups of people you buy a Sea Ray.
Ok - blast me now!
01-09-2008, 06:03 PM
#139
Registered
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Toledo Oh
Posts: 1,915
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OK HERE IT COMES!!The problem with a Sea Ray is it's too slow and too much cleaning and maintanance. I'm never going to sleep on it, so why do I want a bunch of beds. As to sex apeal, I have been maried for 20 years to a woman thats out of my league, and I'm happy to have that. As to speed. Running 100 MPH is cool for your passengers for about 38 seconds, I know, the've told me. As to ride quality THATS WHY I WANT A 40' LONG 8' WIDE BOAT!!! Someone make it for me!!
01-09-2008, 06:53 PM
#140
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Don't blame me it's how I feel about things.
I have a CC for fishing and that's what I think they are for, if you want a go fast, you get a go fast.
I don't think any 38' triple engine CC an match a 38' TG (or similar) in any aspect - looks, ride, sex-appeal.
If you want to entertain groups of people you buy a Sea Ray.
Ok - blast me now!
I have a CC for fishing and that's what I think they are for, if you want a go fast, you get a go fast.
I don't think any 38' triple engine CC an match a 38' TG (or similar) in any aspect - looks, ride, sex-appeal.
If you want to entertain groups of people you buy a Sea Ray.
Ok - blast me now!
I'll agree with ya..43 Nortech for going fast...and a extremely dry, soft riding somewhat slow 44 mph CC. 23 Albury Brothers Boats. Simple, wash it down in 5 minutes, thats the way I like to go fishing....Otherwise Id have a MidNight..like a 37
