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Jun 2, 2021 · In 2004, Fountain and Ben Robertson throttled a 40-foot Fountain to a kilo speed record of 171.880 mph on the Pamlico River. That record stood until Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats raised the mark to 180.746 mph on the same river.
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Dec 9, 2020 · But in addition to the general pounding he took during his powerboat racing life, Fountain, who turned 80 years old in April, had several wrecks during a career that spanned more than four decades. “I had eight crashes and they took their toll,” said Fountain in a telephone interview this morning.
Apr 23, 2024 · Powerboat racing and boating industry legend Reggie Fountain was celebrated on Tuesday, April 23 by friends, family and Fountain Boats employees. They gathered to honor Fountain on what is now, officially known as “Reggie Day” in Beaufort County.
Apr 18, 2024 · After retiring from Formula One, Reggie transitioned to start Fountain Powerboats in a used-car dealership in Washington. Over the last 45 years Fountain Powerboats has accounted for more than $1.5 billion in sales with more than 10,00 boats on the water.
The story of one man’s domination of offshore powerboat racing and the legacy of performance innovations he left in his wake. Not unlike modern day stock car racing, professional offshore powerboat racing evolved from a colorful history.
From his boyhood days of chasing fishermen on North Carolina’s Tar River through his rise to creating a global powerboat empire, King of Offshore is the definitive story of powerboat racing legend and world renowned boat builder Reggie Fountain.
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Apr 12, 2023 · They even caught a ride with Fountain himself in the vintage 10-meter Executioner model for an upcoming video piece. At age 83 with two aftermarket knees, Fountain no longer “hops” in and out of boats the way he used to.
