400R Post 1193 Fountain 130 MPH

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Originally Posted by obrien

surely you are not naive enough to believe that everyone else has been running stock

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I would argue that most manufacturers are running stock considering these are smaller companies most likely developing product on an individuals wallet that aren't willing to totally void the warranty on almost $60K in motors just to post a number that their actual production product can't duplicate. That's one sure fire way to piss off both current and future owners.

I mean really, the whole argument for switching to outboards is to lower the cost and provide more boating time and less repair time. If all you are going to do is substitute one hand grenade for another what's the point?

I will say this and you take it for what you want "It never happened." End of story.

I just got back from being out at the lake for a week. It did happen, boxes are turned up so that it could over rev. The boat is running really good with stock boxes as well (we got the whole run down at Fred's open house last Thursday).

Joe

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Originally Posted by JPEROG

I just got back from being out at the lake for a week. It did happen, boxes are turned up so that it could over rev. The boat is running really good with stock boxes as well (we got the whole run down at Fred's open house last Thursday).

Joe

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If one of my boats was running 130 and 131 mph passes. There would be more than this BS picture of a Vessel View display. There would be phone pics, phone videos, I would be bragging my ass off about it. So now, we have a Fountain that ran 130+, everyone called BS. So they admit it is not stock, a lot of people are still calling BS. I call BS and for a good reason!

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Originally Posted by Screaming Eagle Boats

If one of my boats was running 130 and 131 mph passes. There would be more than this BS picture of a Vessel View display. There would be phone pics, phone videos, I would be bragging my ass off about it. So now, we have a Fountain that ran 130+, everyone called BS. So they admit it is not stock, a lot of people are still calling BS. I call BS and for a good reason!

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Why’s it so unbelievable? Light layup and good set up with turned up motors should do it. Nordic ran 130mph with stock motors.

None of this is going to matter in 1-2 years anyways when we have the 500+ hp motors. Then it won't even matter who can build the lightest, fastest-for-400s boat. What will matter then is what outboard cat works best with big HP outboards on the transom. It will usher in an entirely new era in outboard performance boats.

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Originally Posted by JPEROG

I just got back from being out at the lake for a week. It did happen, boxes are turned up so that it could over rev. The boat is running really good with stock boxes as well (we got the whole run down at Fred's open house last Thursday).

Joe

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how did it run with stock boxes? Didn’t it run mid 120s first time out?

These ain't normally aspirated motors or opti-pops. If someone outside Merc cracked the box and are monkeying with the tune, then I'll bet my unborn first child that the rev-limiter isn't the only thing that's not stock. LOL

IB4TL

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Originally Posted by Esox4130

how did it run with stock boxes? Didn’t it run mid 120s first time out?

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They saw 23 with a couple guys in the boat on stock boxes. I have talked to the guy that was driving it before and talked to both of the guys running it on Saturday as they pulled it up on the lift at Beavers. They are running 35 cnc merc 5 blades that are 15" dia. very low rake and turning the motors a couple hundred over stock.

Joe

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Originally Posted by Rayzor

None of this is going to matter in 1-2 years anyways when we have the 500+ hp motors. Then it won't even matter who can build the lightest, fastest-for-400s boat. What will matter then is what outboard cat works best with big HP outboards on the transom. It will usher in an entirely new era in outboard performance boats.

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2019 should make for some outboards running like they were shot out of a 3030... Yours will be one of the first-

Joe

I'll have a set ordered as soon as they're released, that's for sure Joe! I already have a buyer for my 400Rs. I honestly won't even prop it to run a big # with the SC V8s, my days of wanting to run 140+ are over. But it sure will be nice to get from 80-130+ in a hurry! Such a cool time to be an outboard guy. :cheers:

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Originally Posted by Rayzor

I'll have a set ordered as soon as they're released, that's for sure Joe! I already have a buyer for my 400Rs. I honestly won't even prop it to run a big # with the SC V8s, my days of wanting to run 140+ are over. But it sure will be nice to get from 80-130+ in a hurry! Such a cool time to be an RICH outboard guy. :cheers:

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I FIXED it for Ya

CUDA, not sure that I understand the dig towards a guy that quite possibly is out there busting his ass to make the money so he can enjoy his hobby. I have no idea what Rayzor does to make his world happen but I can at least be happy for him. Rant over...

Rant, you got that right , I don't see a dig, sorry you do , strange ...

I wish I could spend $100's of thousands on a toy ,

But at 64 I have no need, or want.

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Why even post it if it’s modified.

Or just tell everyone it’s modified upfront. I would still like to know the RPM. 8000?