Fountain Kilo Attempt
02/28/2018
as posted by Fountain Powerboats on Facebook
From the day Fred Ross formed Iconic Marine Group, he had a goal that the Fountain brand in the Iconic Marine Group stable should make an attempt at regaining the speed record for a Deep V. Fountain Powerboats held the record and advanced it for years by pushing the performance envelope. As we started the planning for this attempt we brought back Reggie Fountain Jr, as well as Ben Robertson, built a team around them that could put a safe, smooth, great handling and fast boat on the water.
Many aspects in building a company can be difficult and complex. This challenge fits that description. There is investment, dedicated time, talent, coordination, and a learning process. We have a new team here at Iconic that we blended with industry veterans for a reason, we are building a world class organization. You can’t be world class if you sit back and are content. We are and will not be content to sit back and say, “we gave it a try”.
The boat ran well and we saw some 180 plus speeds in practice and we made some adjustments. In yesterday’s attempt she ran and average of 175mph. Today, we had an engine issue that will cause us to pull the engines and have Sterling go though them. What this gives us is the ability and time to evaluate, regroup, plan, make some changes, test and go at it again. The difference this time is our group is quickly becoming not just talented individuals, but an experienced team. When a team stretches for accomplishment you find a new level or gear.
Many have asked me, why we are doing this, will it sell more boats? I would have to say yes it will, because we have a better team and we are willing to do things our competitors wouldn’t even think about attempting. What we have done this week is not for the faint of heart in business or on the water.
Performance comes not just in speed, we strive for advancements in efficiency, expanded range, stability and safety in every boat we put on the water. The team here is dedicated to that philosophy and our mantra. We build the fastest, safest, smoothest, best handling boats on the water!
As this effort continues I will continue to acknowledge Outerlimits Powerboats’ team of, Mike Fiore, Joe Sgro, and Brian Forehand that hold the record at better than 180 and we have the utmost respect in the efforts they dedicated to make it happen.
I would like to thank all that participated in the event from the Iconic Marine personnel, APBA, OPA, UIM, Dark Side Rescue Team, support teams, US Coast Guard and local law enforcement.
We will continue this Kilo attempt with caution in a professional manner with safety and experience. We will announce our next attempt at a later date, but be assured will be back better, stronger and smarter.
No hype, no bravado, it’s business.
Regards,
Joe Curran
COO, Iconic Marine Group
02/25/2018
as posted by Fountain Powerboats on Facebook
No matter how much we planned, we still could not control the weather. Iconic Marine Group cancelled their 2018 Kilo World Record attempt Saturday due to 9-10 MPH crosswinds and bumpy water. Preliminary runs of the boat deemed too dangerous due to the worsening weather conditions throughout the day. Iconic Marine Group has rescheduled the run for Wednesday, February 28. * Please note due to the high speeds the boat will be running, the course is CLOSED for non authorized boats. For the saftey of our drivers do not attempt entery into the race boundaries in your own vessel to view the race. This is a CLOSED EVENT, public will not be allowed entry to the factory.
02/23/2018
as posted by Fountain Powerboats on Facebook
Be a witness to history and join Iconic Marine Group and Fountain Powerboats for their Kilo World Record Celebration, broadcast from the home of Reggie Fountain. This Saturday, February 24 at 9:00PM EST, log onto www.powerboatnation.com and join the celebration. See the new 42 Fountain race boat break the all time World Kilo Record and hear from the legend himself, Mr. Reggie Fountain and the IMG team members that made it happen! Throttled by veteran offshore racer, Jeff Harris and driven by Reggie Fountain III, the next generation of the Fountain legacy, you do not want to miss the unprecedented event!
