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HULL
DESIGN
With
the introduction of
our Super Ventilated
Positive Lift running
surface there isn't
a V-bottom pleasure
boat on the water that
can keep pace with a
Fountain. Competitors
have tried to copy our
designs, but failed
because they lack the
racing know-how and
years of experience
and dedication to R&D
to make it work.
The speedometer
doesn't lie. Across
the board, our boats
are 10 to 20 percent
faster with better handling
and a smoother, safer
ride than rivals. The
deadrise and longitudinal
angles of the running
surface must be perfectly
matched to the steps
to create the proper
angle of attack and
to help aerate the bottom.
Additionally,
Fountain pioneered the
notched transom and
pad keel, which allows
elevated drive heights
without sacrificing
control, low-end torque
or midrange pulling
power. Our notched transom
design also provides
more trim leverage,
which allows you to
dial in the optimum
ride at any given speed
for maximum efficiency
and comfort.
At Fountain,
we spend painstaking
hours fine-tuning the
weight placement of
all our boats for optimum
performance. A well
designed, properly balanced
hull requires less horsepower
to propel it through
the water and, whether
you're running 35 or
95 mph, there's less
demand on the drivetrain,
which is one reason
why maintenance is lower
in a Fountain.
Finally,
a properly setup boat
distributes the G-forces
where they can be handled
best, placing less strain
on any specific area
of the boat and, subsequently,
the occupants inside.
Ask anyone, driving
a Fountain is a positively
uplifting experience.
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