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need4speed · 04-30-2008, 12:58 PM

She has twin 509's with 500 hp each...Tops out at 82-85 mph... Not so good on gas LOL

All my friends have Fountains.. I am actually the slowest...Thats ok 82 is fast enough for me

jproell2 · 04-30-2008, 01:02 PM

I wish I could say that I had the slowest fountain of all my friends. Just getting one would be a start. Guess I gotta start saving.

gboffroad · 04-30-2008, 01:16 PM

I feel ya on the fuel, I hold 205 gallons and with a couple of 525's so fuel can go away fast, especially if you are leaning on the fun sticks

That is the main reason why it only comes out a few times a year. I happen to be lucky and co-own it with a really good friend so that helps offset some of the cost. I wish we had a trailer for it, I am sure it would look good behind my silver DC.

need4speed · 04-30-2008, 08:26 PM

gboffroad

I'm sure it would look great... Nice boat

Impelled · 04-30-2008, 08:33 PM

Glad you were towing with a DC....not sure the CM would've handled that

Now that's a Kick-Ass boat!

jtruck618 · 04-30-2008, 10:06 PM

That pic is awesome. You don't see many boats that size behind anything with a gas engine, much less a non HD truck. Nearly hard to believe. Looks great!

Deznutjob · 04-30-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jtruck618

That pic is awesome. You don't see many boats that size behind anything with a gas engine, much less a non HD truck. Nearly hard to believe. Looks great!

Great post man!

need4speed · 04-30-2008, 10:47 PM

jtruck618,

The T.T DC is not considered a HD truck..That is correct.. It would be better if it came with 1 extra leaf spring. If you notice in the pic the nose of the boat (tongue) weight was down a bit...It still tracked fine..minimal sway at 70 mph..Never had to put the peddle to the metal to get up to 70...and I rarely used tow haul mode except when i was approching a steep hill...This was the longest tow trip for me...I also was concerned about towing this size boat with the tundra on such a far trip.. The dealership saw my pictures before I bought the truck.. They said not a problem.. and i guess they were right..

Very Impressed

jtruck618 · 04-30-2008, 11:57 PM

So you don't use the tow/haul mode at all times? Maybe it works different in the Tundra. I use it in my Silverado when pulling any load. I hit the button and it shifts different, holds higher RPM before shifting up to next gear. When I hit an upward slope, it slightly increases RPM and does not downshift to the lower gear as would a truck without Tow/Haul. Is there an advantage to not have it activated at all times? When Im cruising at highway speeds, the truck runs the same as it would anytime, unless a slope or something of the such. I have an old clunking 4 speed tranny though, maybe it is different with the Tundra's 6 speed.

ramoine · 05-01-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Deznutjob

My T.T bro "need4speed" came to me with a small request the other day and that was to give him a hand posting pics of his new little boat. I had no problem with this due to the fact that some are having problems with uploading pictures for various reasons. After uploading the pic and seeing it myself for the first time I was absolutely blown away!!!!

At the risk of this pic winning the "May truck of the month contest", guy's and gal's take a look at need4speed's awsome set up!

Wow , Nice boat ! Which one gets the better MPG ? LOL !
Thanks for the pic !!!

need4speed · 05-01-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jtruck618

So you don't use the tow/haul mode at all times? Maybe it works different in the Tundra. I use it in my Silverado when pulling any load. I hit the button and it shifts different, holds higher RPM before shifting up to next gear. When I hit an upward slope, it slightly increases RPM and does not downshift to the lower gear as would a truck without Tow/Haul. Is there an advantage to not have it activated at all times? When Im cruising at highway speeds, the truck runs the same as it would anytime, unless a slope or something of the such. I have an old clunking 4 speed tranny though, maybe it is different with the Tundra's 6 speed.

I tried different things to get the best MPG's for the trip home.. The tundra seemed to keep steady speeds without the tow/haul mode activated.. I used it only when going up a steep hill to keep the rpm's up... The Tundra also has a built in tranny brake system.. It is activated whenever you step on the brakes while going down a steep hill...You don't have to be towing anything for this to work.. Nice feature

ramoine · 05-01-2008, 07:54 AM

The mpg I was referring too was the boat or the truck .

need4speed · 05-01-2008, 08:16 AM

I would lean towards the truck..." The Boat" forget it...10 gallons an hour cruising at 50 if that

ramoine · 05-01-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

I would lean towards the truck..." The Boat" forget it...10 gallons an hour cruising at 50 if that

LOL , I knew the truck would win that one , but 10 gallons an hour wow !

need4speed · 05-03-2008, 07:06 PM

10 Gallons an hour each engine....I guess its worth it for the thrills.....

04-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	She has twin 509's with 500 hp each...Tops out at 82-85 mph... Not so good on gas LOL All my friends have Fountains.. I am actually the slowest...Thats ok 82 is fast enough for me __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

04-30-2008, 01:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
jproell2 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 49	I wish I could say that I had the slowest fountain of all my friends. Just getting one would be a start. Guess I gotta start saving. __________________ 2008 CrewMax SR5

04-30-2008, 01:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
gboffroad Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 73	I feel ya on the fuel, I hold 205 gallons and with a couple of 525's so fuel can go away fast, especially if you are leaning on the fun sticks That is the main reason why it only comes out a few times a year. I happen to be lucky and co-own it with a really good friend so that helps offset some of the cost. I wish we had a trailer for it, I am sure it would look good behind my silver DC. __________________ 2007 Tundra 4.7L 4x4 DC Silver Sky Metallic K&N Intake JC Whitney Nerf Bars (Black) ** And the Glock 30 next to the cup holders

04-30-2008, 08:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	gboffroad I'm sure it would look great... Nice boat __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust Last edited by need4speed : 04-30-2008 at 08:28 PM.

04-30-2008, 08:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
Impelled Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 434	Glad you were towing with a DC....not sure the CM would've handled that Now that's a Kick-Ass boat! __________________ 07 SR5 DC 4WD TRD 09 Corolla XRS

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04-30-2008, 10:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	That pic is awesome. You don't see many boats that size behind anything with a gas engine, much less a non HD truck. Nearly hard to believe. Looks great!

04-30-2008, 10:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	jtruck618, The T.T DC is not considered a HD truck..That is correct.. It would be better if it came with 1 extra leaf spring. If you notice in the pic the nose of the boat (tongue) weight was down a bit...It still tracked fine..minimal sway at 70 mph..Never had to put the peddle to the metal to get up to 70...and I rarely used tow haul mode except when i was approching a steep hill...This was the longest tow trip for me...I also was concerned about towing this size boat with the tundra on such a far trip.. The dealership saw my pictures before I bought the truck.. They said not a problem.. and i guess they were right.. Very Impressed __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

04-30-2008, 11:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	So you don't use the tow/haul mode at all times? Maybe it works different in the Tundra. I use it in my Silverado when pulling any load. I hit the button and it shifts different, holds higher RPM before shifting up to next gear. When I hit an upward slope, it slightly increases RPM and does not downshift to the lower gear as would a truck without Tow/Haul. Is there an advantage to not have it activated at all times? When Im cruising at highway speeds, the truck runs the same as it would anytime, unless a slope or something of the such. I have an old clunking 4 speed tranny though, maybe it is different with the Tundra's 6 speed.

05-01-2008, 07:54 AM	#27 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	The mpg I was referring too was the boat or the truck . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit Last edited by ramoine : 05-01-2008 at 08:13 AM. Reason: text

05-01-2008, 08:16 AM	#28 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	I would lean towards the truck..." The Boat" forget it...10 gallons an hour cruising at 50 if that __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

05-03-2008, 07:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	10 Gallons an hour each engine....I guess its worth it for the thrills..... __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

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