**sold** - The Hull Truth

worthless · 09-08-2009, 06:54 AM

SOLD 1999 FOUNTAIN 31 CENTER CONSOLE OPEN BOW BILLFISH EDITION. The billfish edition utilizes a leaning post circular livewell in addition to an open bow to give you the versatility to fight a fish from almost any position on the boat. Large console with dry storage, two rodlockers upfront along with a well insulated fishbox.
2003 Mercury 250 xs outboards. Both motors have the newer style fleetmaster gearcases with low water pickups. Both gearcases have been completely gone through and have less than 30 hrs of use with synthetic gear lube. Port motor has a BRAND NEW FACTORY POWER HEAD with 3 HOURS and 1 YR WARRANTY. Starboard Motor has about 600 hrs on new powerhead. 24 pitch mercury Bravo 1 props are included. The motors are strong and very efficient. Cruises at over 40 mph, getting 2 mpg. Optional saddle tanks increase fuel capacity to 234 gallons.
Professionally rewired from front to back 6/09 complete with new switch panel, bus bars fusible links etc.
Electronics include Clarion am/fm cd with kenwood speakers, icom vhf, 2 Lowrance color gps/sounder combos ( LCX15C, LCX20C ) and 1 Lowrance color gps (Global Map 6000 ). 1999 aluminum magic tilt tandem trailer included. Dry stored and never bottom painted.

This hull has proven itself over the years and is the same hull design as the 31’s that are being built today. Great opportunity for anyone looking for an affordable, fast and capable fishing machine.

REDUCED TO $39,500

located in Wilmington, NC

jay

910-520-7105

jgertz@gmail.com

BiloxiGuy · 09-08-2009, 08:40 AM

How fast does she run with the 24's? Mine ran 65 mph with 23 Rev 4's but I always wanted to try a set of 24 Bravos.

worthless · 09-08-2009, 09:42 AM

we have not ran her wide open in a while but mid 60's is what i remember. we run the boat loaded with full fuel and gear 90% of the time between 3800 and 4200 @ 41 to 46 mph. we've been wanting to try a set of rev's.

worthless · 09-09-2009, 09:19 AM

i've had some people ask about getting some more pics. i'll get some better quality pics up by the weekend hopefully. these were taken with a phone.

vc · 09-09-2009, 01:32 PM

can you post or send me picture of the inside of the console kind of showing all of it? Does it have a potty in it to keep the misses happy? is there a seat at front of console?

I may have missed it, but is there a trailer?

thanks

worthless · 09-09-2009, 01:41 PM

there is a magic tilt tandem trailer with alloys and good tires. no porta potty. i've got mine trained on the 5 gallon bucket. (much easier to flush) no seat upfront. pics will be up by the weekend.

BiloxiGuy · 09-09-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worthless

no porta potty.

But plenty of room for one. I had a porta pottie and room for an ice chest inside my console. The consoles on the open models are much bigger than the console on the cuddy models. These open models are set up well and are much harder to find than the cuddy version, IMO.

worthless · 09-10-2009, 04:15 PM

here's some better pics

knockin fire · 09-14-2009, 10:40 AM

this is the perfect boat for any king mackerel fisherman who wants to start fishing some tournaments. its got speed, range and great fishability

knockin fire · 09-27-2009, 06:31 PM

all offers considered

knockin fire · 10-06-2009, 04:19 AM

boat ran perfectly all weekend without a hickup

worthless · 10-27-2009, 08:35 AM

REDUCED TO $39,500. test rides available 7 days a week.

worthless · 11-06-2009, 12:12 PM

we're looking into replacing all the coaming pads. if someone wants a deal before we spend the money let me know soon. this is ALOT of boat for the price. i am going to get some more pics up here soon for some folks that have requested them. i will make sure to get some of the trailer too. it is in great shape and ready to go.

Angr-Management · 11-07-2009, 12:40 PM

Bump for a great boat that raises fish.Good luck on the sale

worthless · 11-12-2009, 04:06 PM

thanks for the compliment.

i've got some folks coming down this weekend to take a look. hopefully this nasty weather will get on out of here.

Curtis C · 11-14-2009, 08:47 PM

Jay, that rewire is very, very nice. What did it run you to get it done?

Mr. Demeanor · 11-15-2009, 09:47 PM

I definitley knew the boat was rewired when I saw that pic. That is very nice and nothing like Fountains factory wiring mess.

worthless · 11-16-2009, 06:53 AM

the rewire was done by my good friends at Onslow Bay Boatworks. i can't even begin to describe the difference in the way it looked from the factory versus the way it's done now. Paul did some incredible work. they're wide open building sold orders now, so i'm glad we were able to get it done when we did.

the boat is sold pending payment. the buyer will be picking her up in two weeks.

congrats Mark. it was a pleasure meeting you.