fountain mercury Express Cruiser 2005 Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

Operation, Maintenance &

Warranty Manual

Fountain Express Cruisers 2005-06

Operation, Maintenance &

Warranty Manual

Fountain Express Cruisers 2005-06

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OWNERS MANUAL 05-CRUISER MS-505 REV-0

Thank you for your purchase of what I believe to be the finest high-performance express cruiser available. Our racing heritage, and ongoing domination of both the offshore racing circuits and the world speed record courses make Fountain Powerboats the ultimate choice for the performance boater. Having captured Boating Magazine’s Boat of the Year Award, our 48EC sets the standard for performance an luxury with speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. I take a great deal of personal pride in our boats, and I would like to personally welcome you to the growing family of Fountain Powerboat owners. This vessel has been delivered to you with confidence, and it was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control using ISO 9001 standards.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vessel so that you may enjoy many hours of boating pleasure. Please read through this manual and view the owner's video prior to operating your vessel.

I invite you to visit us on the web at www.fountainpowerboats.com for parts, accessories and our award winning Fountain apparel.

Expressed Written Warranty (2005-2006 Models) 1

Specifications 10

Hull Support for Trailers & Hoists 16

Quick Reference Layout Drawings/Photos 17

Equipment, Tools, Safety Equipment and Spare Items 27

Pre-boating Checks 28

Fueling and Fuel Systems 31

Hull Technology 33

Starting and Driving, Gauges and Instruments, Controls 43

Electrical Systems and Optional Equipment 49

Appearance and Care 62

Storage 65

Maintenance and Do It Yourself 66

Accessories & Apparel 71

Refurbishment & Upgrades 72

Troubleshooting 74

Electrical Schematic Diagrams 76

Table of Contents

FOUNTAIN POWERBOATS EXPRESS LIMITED

TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY

TERM: As used in this Agreement, the term "customer" shall be deemed to include and to mean, without limitation, "consumer" and "purchaser," as the context may require. The consequences to, and the obligations of, each of the parties hereto shall be the same regardless of which of the above terms is used.

Note: FAILURE BY THE CUSTOMER OR THE DEALER TO RETURN TO FOUNTAIN AN ORIGINAL COPY OF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD, COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE CUSTOMER, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE CUSTOMER WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY. FOUNTAIN EXPRESSLY MAKES THIS WARRANTY CONDITIONED ON THE RETURN OF THIS CARD TO FOUNTAIN WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE. This warranty

gives the customer specific legal rights, and the customer may have other rights. Rights varying from state to state shall be addressed by corresponding Supplemental Dealer Sales Agreements.

Fountain Powerboat Dealers are not the agents of Fountain Powerboats, Inc. NO FOUNTAIN DEALER IS AUTHORIZED TO ALTER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER, EXCEPT WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDENT OF FOUNTAIN POWERBOATS, INC.. THE CUSTOMER IS ADVISED TO DEMAND A COPY OF THIS WRITTEN CONSENT BEFORE RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES THAT MAY VARY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. Fountain Powerboats, Inc. does not authorize its dealers or any other persons to assume for the company any liability in connection with this LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY or any liability or expense incurred in the repairing or replacing of its products other than those expressly authorized herein.

Fountain Powerboats warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL CUSTOMER each new boat to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, provided that the customer has maintained the same under normal, non-commercial use and stored same in accordance with Fountain Powerboats' recommendations.

Except as expressly indicated below, this warranty is for a term of one (1) year beginning with the delivery of the boat to the original retail customer. With respect to the structural portions of the hull and deck only, this warranty is for a term of six (6) years beginning with the delivery of the boat to the original retail customer. During this period, warranty repairs shall be made at

the selling dealer's store or service center or, at Fountain's discretion, at the Fountain factory on Whichard's Beach Road in Washington, North Carolina. This warranty may be transferred to a second or subsequent owner of the boat provided that the second or subsequent owner notifies Fountain Powerboats, Inc. in writing within thirty (30) days of the change of ownership, by way of a completed warranty registration card. A transferred warranty shall be limited in duration to the length of the original warranty period, running from the date of delivery to the original retail customer, and the second or subsequent owners shall be required to use the boat in a non-commercial manner, and maintain and store the boat in accordance with Fountain Powerboats' recommendations.

Transportation charges, if any, for Fountain Powerboats boats, to and from the dealer's service center, or to and from the Fountain manufacturing plant on Whichard's Beach Road in Washington, North Carolina, shall be the sole responsibility of the customer. All repairs under the terms of this warranty are subject to written authorization by factory-trained personnel whose decision shall be final.

The sales personnel or other employees of the selling Fountain dealer are not authorized to make warranties concerning Fountain boats. No other warranties are given beyond those set forth herein.

Please Note: In the event that a boat is on loan, has been leased, rented or continually used as a demo, the warranty will begin as soon as one of these scenarios occurs. In the event that Fountain discovers that this has occurred, the warranty will begin when Fountain, in its sole discretion, has determined that the use began.

The warranty provided herein is in lieu of all other express warranties and may not be extended or modified by anyone. Any implied warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty. Repair and/or replacement is the exclusive remedy for all claims of breach of warranty, both express and implied. Correction of non-conformities in the manner and for the period of time as set forth above shall constitute fulfillment of all Fountain Powerboats liability to the customer whether based on contract, negligence or otherwise. Fountain shall not be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages, such as but not limited to, damage to or loss of other property, equipment, loss of profits, cost of purchased or replacement goods, or claims of persons against the original customer. The remedies of the customer set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Fountain shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.

This warranty does not apply to the following:

1) Engines, out-drives, transmission and propellers or any other components of the powertrain or propulsion system. Custom-built Fountain engines are also excluded from the warranty.

2) Equipment and accessories not manufactured by Fountain.

3) Cracking, crazing, discoloration or blistering of gel coat finishes, powder coat finishes or paint finishes.

4) Carpet

5) Upholstery

6) Canvas

7) Windshield breakage, cracking or crazing.

8) Installation of engines by persons other than Fountain.

9) Costs for haul-out, launch, lift charges, towing, travel time charges, storage charges, dockage, insurance costs, and inconvenience for loss of time or income, etc.

10) The achievement of any particular performance or fuel consumption.

11) The cost of removing or replacing defective parts.

The following voids Fountain's warranty:

1) Subjecting the boat to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence.

2) Use of the boat for racing or engaging in a contest of speed or endurance of any type or modification of the boat in any way other than upon express instruction by Fountain.

3) Failure to perform periodic maintenance in accordance with Fountain recommendations.

4) Damage caused by improper mating of the boat to the trailer. The entire hull must be supported, which includes bunks that contour to support the step hull on the entire running surface, especially directly under the transom.

As an industry leader in research and development, Fountain Powerboats, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, features and prices of its products without notification.

Warranty terms: Fountain's obligations under this express warranty and all other implied warranties are limited solely to the repair and/or replacement of any parts due to defective material or workmanship. The repair and/or replacement work is to be done by an authorized Fountain dealer or by Fountain within a reasonable time after the boat is delivered for repair. On the day of sale, the customer and selling Fountain dealer must complete and sign the warranty registration card, which is included with each boat. The selling dealer must return the warranty registration card to Fountain

Powerboats within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. However, if the dealer fails to return the warranty registration card to Fountain within the time period prescribed above, the customer's sole means of recovery shall be against the Dealer.

The customer must bring the Fountain boat to the authorized servicing Fountain dealer for such repair. No transportation charges will be paid by Fountain to transport the boat to a dealer or the Fountain factory for repair. Fountain is not responsible for engine removal and de-rigging. The customer must maintain the boat in accordance with commonly accepted practice and Fountain recommendations. Fountain boats are intended primarily for normal recreational and leisure time purposes and have not been designed or manufactured for heavy, commercial use. Therefore, Fountain is not liable for any consequential economic or physical damage resulting from any breach of any written or implied warranty.

Procedures for warranty repairs and replacements:

1. Upon receipt of the express limited transferable warranty card, a Fountain representative will be contacting you to determine where your boat shall be serviced, should the need arise.

2. You will then be assigned an authorized servicing center to perform your warranty work.

3. Should you wish or need to take your Fountain boat to a different authorized servicing center for warranty work, please contact the Fountain Customer Service by the methods described below.

4. The Fountain boat must be returned to the authorized servicing dealer who has the primary responsibility to perform warranty repairs. In the event the servicing dealer has ceased to do business, or you are traveling or have moved to a different locale, work under the warranty may be performed by any authorized Fountain dealer provided you have pre-authorization from the factory. Except in the specific instances just stated, your warranty work should be done by the authorized servicing Fountain dealer. ANY AND ALL SERVICE QUESTIONS AND/OR

REQUESTS MUST BE MADE BY PHONE TO 252-975-2000 OR 252975-1132 OR BY MAIL TO FOUNTAIN'S PROPER MAILING ADDRESS AS FOLLOWS:

Fountain Powerboats, Inc.

Attention: Customer Service

P.O. Box 457

Washington, NC 27889

5. The authorized servicing Fountain dealer will examine the boat to determine if, in its opinion, a warrantable defect exists. The servicing Fountain dealer shall then report to Fountain whether a warrantable defect appears to exist. Fountain, at its option and sole discretion, will repair or authorize repair and/or replacement of all parts that are found to be defective. For repairs performed other than at the Fountain factory in Washington, North Carolina, an authorization form will have to be issued prior to any work performed. Prior written authorization from Fountain is required. You will be asked to sign a warranty form to assure Fountain that the warranty work has actually been performed to your satisfaction.

Limitation on implied warranties: ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY AND, LIKE THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY, ARE LIMITED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT AS THE SOLE MEANS OF RECOVERY IN THE CASE OF BREACH.

Exclusion or limitation of damages:

Fountain will not be liable (a) for personal injury or property damage except personal injury or property damage caused by Fountain's negligence; (b)

FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL ECONOMIC DAMAGES, DAMAGES TO PROPERTY, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR INCOME, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES REGARDLESS OF THEIR NATURE CAUSED BY THE CUSTOMER'S AND OR DEALER'S FAILURE TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS SET FORTH HEREIN.

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO BY FOUNTAIN, THE SELLING DEALER AND THE CUSTOMER, THAT ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND, EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED OR LIMITED BY THE LAWS OF A PARTICULAR STATE, THAT FOR ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS WARRANTY, THE PROPER FORUM WILL BE THE COURTS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA OR, WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Note: Some states do not allow limitations as to the court in which a dis-

pute may be resolved, so the foregoing provision may not apply in all cases.

This limited warranty, along with the Dealer Sales Contract, constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the customer and Fountain with respect to the purchase and sale of boats. No agreement or statement not contained in these agreements shall be binding upon Fountain as warranty or otherwise, and neither this limited warranty nor the Sales Contract shall be modified or amended unless it is in writing, executed by the President of Fountain Powerboats and the customer. The foregoing terms and conditions shall prevail notwithstanding any contrary terms and conditions of any other submitted by the customer for the boats. In the event that any of the above provisions should be held void by a state's court, all other warranty provisions shall remain intact.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ARNING

1. Read the owners manual and watch the owner's video prior to operating the boat to understand and comply with systems and safety rules.

2. Always check your gas gauge before leaving the dock.

3. Consult your engine information packet for recommendations and specifications concerning fuels, lubrication, and boat & engine service intervals.

4. Do not smoke while refueling. Fuel is very flammable.

5. Always maintain proper safety equipment before leaving the dock, including, but not limited to an anchor, anchor line, at least one life vest per person on board, a throw cushion with a 20' rope attached, a ships bell, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, signal kit, spare oil, spare transmission fluid, and an assortment of miscellaneous tools.

6. Always check fluid levels and do an overall general inspection of the engine compartment prior to starting the engines.

7. Change the oil and filters after every 20-30 hours of operation to help prevent engine damage.

8. Always monitor water pressure gauges. Loss of water pressure increases engine temperature and can cause severe damage to the engine(s).

9. Always monitor oil pressure gauges. If the oil pressure drops, severe engine damage could occur.

10. Check all bilge pumps before each outing, and before leaving your boat moored to be sure they are fully functional, both in automatic and manual modes.

11. Do not leave the boat unattended or uncovered for long periods of time, or leave attached to mooring buoys in foul weather. Excess rain or high winds may cause sinking. Once bilge pumps run down the battery, bilge pumps will no longer operate and the boat will sink if water continues to enter the boat.

12. Review the performance report for proper trimming of the boat. Tests are based on calm water operations. Rougher water requires substantially different trim as shown in the owner's video manual. Usually as the water gets rougher, the tabs will need to go down and the drives will need to go in.

13. Always operate the blowers for at least 5 minutes before starting the engine(s) to insure that all gas fumes are removed. Gas fumes are heavier than air, and must be forced out of the bilge area.

14. Check the warning buzzer for sound to insure proper working order of this warning device.

15. Always start the boat with the drives and tabs in the down position.

16. Always start the boat with the shifters in the neutral position.

17. Always allow the engine to idle in the neutral position, and to attain normal operating temperature before shifting gears to prevent engine and gear damage.

18. Do not launch the boat if the drain plug is not installed.

19. Always wear your safety lanyard while under way.

20. Never trim the outdrive(s) out past 5.5 while on plane, and never independently trim the outdrives to allow more than 2 marks of trim separa-

tion between the drives on the trim indicators.

21. Never trim the outdrive(s) in past 3 while on plane.

22. Always check forward visibility before getting on plane.

23. Always slow down before turning the boat.

24. Turning maneuvers are safer if done in calm water. Fast turns in any conditions are dangerous.

25. Always look to the rear before turning. It is important to know what is around you at all times.

26. Do not operate the boat so that it leaves the water. It may harm the passengers. It will also cause over-rev related damage to the engine and/or outdrives, as well as undue stress on the boat and it's internal components.

27. Always be smooth, gentle and even with the throttles.

28. Never operate the boat at speeds that are beyond your capability, or the capabilities of the boat.

29. Always check oil and fluids after use. See engine manual for fluids and fluid levels.

30. Passenger safety is the boat owner/operators responsibility. Stop the engines before using the transom area as a swim platform or when swimmers are present in the area.

31. Do not operate this boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Alcohol and drugs severely reduce the ability to react, especially in several different situations at once. Alcohol and drugs lead to incorrect judgments of speed, distance and direction. Alcohol and drugs reduce vision and the ability to fully comprehend emergency situations.

32. Always wash and flush engine(s) after use to keep corrosion damage to a minimum especially in using the boat in salt water.

33. Always be sure to support the bottom of the boat, including directly under the transom, when storing and/or trailering to prevent damage to the bottom of the boat.

34. Review the engine owner's manual for care and maintenance of your engine(s).

35. THIS IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST. Always use common sense when operating your boat and seek proper guidance from qualified mechanics when making repairs.

By signing this warranty card the customer acknowledges that he or she 1) has viewed the Fountain Video Owner's Manual, 2) fully understands safe boating operation and every aspect of his/her Fountain boat. The customer also verifies that he/she has reviewed the Fountain performance report with the dealer and understands the proper trim settings for tabs and drives for all speeds, in all conditions, and while turning. The customer also verifies that the dealer has fully demonstrated this boat to him/her on the water and has demonstrated all systems and proper trimming of the drives and trim tabs for all sea conditions. The customer acknowledges that he/she has been informed of all potential hazards which can occur while boating. The customer also acknowledges that this boat should not be operated if any of the following are true: a) rough water, b) he/she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, c) in severe weather, darkness, fog or low visibility. The customer acknowledges that he/she should wear their safety lanyard and life vest at all times and never turn the boat at an unsafe speed. The customer also acknowledges that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to abide by all of the important safety information on this warranty card.

This warranty registration must be completed and received by Fountain Powerboats within 30 days of purchase. Failure to do so will result in the warranty beginning on the date of delivery to the selling dealer. By signing, customer acknowledged having read and understood Fountain's Boat Warranty.

38 Express Cruiser

LOA: 37'11" / 11.55 m Beam: 10'6" / 3.19 m Weight, Dry: 13,500 lbs / 6179 kgs Fuel Capacity: 270 gallons / 1021 L Cabin Headroom: 6'4" / 1.98 m Draft with drives down: 38" / .95m Deadrise: 22 degrees Sleeping Capacity: 4 Bridge clearance with arch 9' / 2.73m Twin 496 Mag HO w/ Bravo One drive 60+ mph or Twin 315 HP Yanmar Diesel w/ Bravo One drive 49 mph

Standard Equipment

Aft cabin w/twin bed & comforter Anchor, custom polished stainless steel, integrated, w/windlass Anchor locker Automatic Fire Suppression System Batteries, (2) w/switches, custom heavy duty mounting brackets and battery charger (30 AMP) Bilge Pumps (2) 1200 GPH Bilge Blowers (2) Bimini, w/front, side and aft enclosure Bolster, Electric side-by-side at helm Cabin Interior w/Dark Cherry Wood Trim Cabin lighting Cabin sofa Carbon monoxide detector Cleats, heavy duty 8" Cockpit carpet Cockpit table (removable) Compass, electronic Cooler storage area Courtesy lights in cockpit Cup holders in cockpit Custom Fountain logo in red w/gold bolt Dash w/Full instrumentation, depth gauge & Electronics area Dockside pressure water hook-up

Specifications

Engine hatch, motorized Engine room lights Fender storage Forward cabin w/V-berth w/comforter & pillows, dresser and hanging closet Fresh water, 50 gallon w/hot water heater Fuel tanks, heavy duty, baffled, 3/16" thick aluminum; foamed, glassed and bolted in position w/stainless steel pickups, 270 gallon total capacity Galley w/sink, microwave & refrigerator/freezer Hanging locker, cedar lined Head, enclosed fiberglass, vacu-flush, stand up w/shower Horns, electric Hot water heater, 6 gallons Navigation lights Positive lift hull, twin step, Generation III Radar arch w/cockpit lighting Reading lights in forward and aft cabins Shore power Steering, heavy duty hydraulic w/dual pumps Stereo w/CD and remote Swim platform w/transom shower, & swim ladder TV/VCR combination Table in cabin, removable Throttle w/drive trim on handle Trim tab indicators, mechanical Trim tabs, heavy duty hydraulic, offshore hi-performance Wet bar in cockpit w/Storage, pressurized sink & ice maker Windlass Windshield, wrap-around

Specifications

48 Express Cruiser

LOA: 48'4" / 14.72 m Beam: 12' / 3.66 m Weight, Dry: 22,000 lbs / 9988 kgs Fuel Capacity: 457 gallons / 1729 L Draft with drives down: 46" Deadrise: 22 degrees Cabin Headroom: 6' 5" Sleeping Capacity: 4 Fresh Water Capacity: 80 gal Holding Tank Capacity: 36 gal Recommended Power: Triple 440 HP Yanmar Diesel with Twin Disc Surface Drives - 60+ mph

Standard Equipment

A/C & heat w/ shore power & battery charger Aft cabin w/queen berth, comforter and closet Air Vents, Integrated Anchor locker Anchor, custom polished stainless steel, integrated, w/windlass Arch, Radar (forward facing) Automatic fire suppression system Batteries (4) w/switches Battery Charger, 30 Amp Battery boxes (4) w/custom heavy duty brackets Bilge blowers (2) Bilge pumps (2), 2000 GPH each Bilge pumps, (2) water puppy style to totally dry bilge, 750 GPH each Bimini, w/front, side and aft enclosure Blower, exhaust in head, (2) Bolster, electric side by side at helm Cabin lighting Cabin sofa, wrap around Carbon Monoxide detector Canvas enclosure, full rear (requires fuel vapor detector) Cigarette lighter/Chart light Cleats, (8) SS and (2) 8" pop up SS Cockpit carpet Cockpit table, (removable)

Compass, electronic Cooler storage area under wet bar Courtesy lights in cockpit Cup holders in cockpit Dash w/Full instrumentation, depth gauge & Electronics area Depth gauge Dockside pressure water hook-up Engine hatch, motorized, hydraulic Engine mounts, rubber isolated Engine room lights Fender storage Forward cabin w/ king berth, comforter, pillows, w/dresser & cedar lined hanging closet Fresh water, 72 gallons Fuel tanks, (3) heavy duty, baffled, 3/16" thick aluminum; foamed, glassed and bolted in position w/stainless steel pickups, 457 gallons total capacity Fuel vapor detector Galley sink Gauges, Livorsi & GPS Speedometer Generator 6.5 KW Generator, diesel (7.6 KW)for diesel boats only Head, enclosed fiberglass, vacu-flush, stand up shower Holding tank, 36 gallons Horns, electric Hour meter Ice maker in wet bar (cockpit) Kiekhaefer throttles w/drive trim on throttles Microwave oven Navigation lights Non-skid walk around Positive lift hull, twin step generation 3 Propellers, (3) 5 or 6 blade stainless steel Radar arch w/cockpit lighting Rear lounge seating Refrigerator w/freezer compartment Rub rail w/ stainless steel insert Seating, 12-14 in cockpit Shore power, (2) 50 Amp

Specifications

Steering, heavy duty hydraulic w/dual pumps Stereo w/CD and remote (3) Stovetop w/two burners Sun deck, expandable by raising power rear seating Swim ladder Swim platform Table in cabin, removable TV, plasma w/ DVD player (2) Transom shower, hot/cold Trim tabs, heavy duty Trim indicators, mechanical, and trim switches on dash for both drives and tabs Vac-u-flush head, (2) w/dockside pumpout - (2) 18 gallon holding tanks Water heaters, (2) 11 gallon Wet bar in cockpit w/storage, pressurized sink and ice maker Windshield, wraparound

Specifications

Performance Report:

Each Fountain Powerboat is water tested prior to delivery. This test information is recorded on the Performance Report, and this report is provided with every new boat purchase.

Use your performance report to see the optimum performance obtained on your boat at the factory, and as a reference for initial trim settings at various engine RPM and boat speeds.

BE ADVISED THAT THESE PERFORMANCE FIGURES ARE MERELY AN ESTIMATE, NOT A GUARANTEE, OF WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT BASED ON OUR FACTORY TESTING PROGRAM. THE ABOVE LISTED SPEEDS ARE VERIFIED BY RADAR OR GPS OR BOTH WITH ONE TEST DRIVER AND LESS THAN FIFTY GALLONS FUEL LOAD. THIS BOAT SPEED CAN VARY DEPENDING ON LOADED WEIGHT, FUEL LOAD, NUMBER OF PASSENGERS, AIR, TEMPERATURE, ALTITUDE, HUMIDITY, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, WATER CONDITIONS, WIND, ENGINE TUNING, HORSEPOWER VARIANCE FROM ENGINE TO ENGINE, PROPELLERS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THE SPEED VARIANCE CAN BE UP TO 4% OF THE TOP SPEED.

FOUNTAIN POWERBOATS

PERFORMANCE REPORT

Date: 3/24/2004 Time: 3:15PM Wind: 5MPH Test Driver: Water: CALM

Boat Dealer: Serial No.: 385XX Address: Weight: 9007 City & Zip: Customer: Phone: Phone:

ENGINES: 525 EFI MERCRUISER Port Serial# 0M9059XX

OUTDRIVES: BRAVO 1 XR Ratio: 1.5:1 Prop: 2 32 MERC

TRANSOM PLATES: BRAVO 1 XR X Dimension 27 1/2 X 19 1/2

RPM: 850 700 5350 850 700 5350 Oil Pres: 50 30 40 50 30 40 Oil Temp: 140 220 195 140 # 220 195 Water Temp: 130 165 160 130 165 185 Volts: 13 14 14 13 14 14 Fuel Total: 100 Gal. Vacuum in Gear at RPM: in Inches: Depth Guage reads to 60 MPH SPEEDO @WOT 90mph

0 to Plane Port Stbd Stbd. Port Stbd. RPM: 3000 44 2 3 16 16 20 25 RPM: 4000 64 3 3 35 35 31 32 RPM: 3850 60 3 3 33 33 25 30 WOT:5350 90 4 2 45 45 45 50

WOT: Wide Open Throttle

WARNING--DO NOT TRIM DRIVE BEYOND 5 ABOVE 1200 RPM

*SUPERCHARGER ONLY

**BE ADVISED THAT THESE PERFORMANCE FIGURES ARE MERELY AN ESTIMATE, NOT A GUARANTEE, OF WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT BASE

ON OUR FACTORY TESTING PROGRAM. THE ABOVE LISTED SPEEDS ARE VERIFIED BY RADAR OR GPS OR BOTH WITH ONE TEST DRIVER

AND LESS THAN FIFTY GALLONS FUEL LOAD. THIS BOAT SPEED CAN VARY DEPENDING ON LOADED WEIGHT, FUEL LOAD, NUMBER

OF PASSENGERS, AIR, TEMPERATURE, ALTITUDE, HUMIDITY, BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, WATER CONDITIONS, WIND, ENGINE TUNING,

HORSEPOWER VARIANCE FROM ENGINE TO ENGINE, PROPELLERS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.

THE SPEED VARIANCE CAN BE UP TO 4% OF THE TOP SPEED.

0W2151XX

Port Serial # 0W1500XX Stbd Serial # 0W1500XX

ENGINE GAUGE READINGS

Port Engine

Cold Hot WOT Cold Hot WOT

PERFORMANCE READING

MPH Drives Tabs Vacuum/Boost* Port Water Press.

Temperature: 65

Outboard Rotation

Stbd Serial # 0M9056XX

Stbd Serial # 0W2149XX

Starboard Engine

Fuel Press.*

Note: When setting up boat trailer or hoist bunks, it is recommended to support hull steps as shown.

Hull support at the stern is essential due to the weight of the engine(s) and running gear.

Incorrect hull support can have serious negative effects on the running surface of the boat by introducing either hook or rocker; damage to the strakes, steps or pad areas; or in extreme instances can cause severe structural damage to the hull both externally and internally.

Hull Support