Fountain Powerboats

WASHINGTON, Mo., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xtreme Companies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XTME) announced today that former Fountain Powerboat Industries COO Jack Clark has been appointed as Xtreme's new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Clark served as Fountain's Chief Operating Officer from 2002 to 2005. Fountain is one of the leading manufacturers of high performance powerboats in the world.Xtreme CEO Laurie Phillips stated, "Having worked informally with Jack as we restructured our organization over the past several months, it quickly became clear that we were a perfect match for one another. His in-depth knowledge, established relationships and years of experience as a senior executive in the boating industry fit seamlessly with our mission and new direction.

May 8, 2006 - WASHINGTON, NC - Team Fountain has won six of the first nine tournaments held so far in the Southern Kingfish Association's 2006 season - including the first two on the Yamaha Professional Kingfish Tour. The latest big SKA winner, Loose Lucy team owner Mike Kaminsky of Charleston, S.C., received cash and prizes totaling a cool $100,000 from the Fort Pierce, Fla., contest held April 27 - 29.The Loose Lucy team took first prize in both the Pro and Division 10 events, which were held simultaneously. Fountain's SKA Tournament Reward Program sweetened the pot with over $16,000 worth of incentives for winning with a Fountain, including a gold-and-stainless steel Rolex watch and $5,000 off Kaminsky's next Fountain fishing boat - a 38 Open with triple 275-hp Verados, which he has on order.

"I was already going to buy it; it's just nice to get that incentive. My Thirty-Four Fountain is the best boat I've ever owned and trust me, I've owned every make out there," said the veteran SKA angler, who also has competed on other manufacturer's fishing teams in the past.

Yanmar Powered Fountain 48EC Boasts Speed and Fuel Economy

All too often, cruisers have to choose between the performance and luxury of their boats. Equipped with triple engines from Yanmar, the Fountain 48EC combines the two, giving enthusiasts a lavish ride with incredible fuel efficiency at high speeds.

Producing a powerful 480 hp each, the Yanmar 6LY3-ETP engines turn stainless steel 6-blade propellers coupled to surface drives. Weighing significantly less than other engines in the same horsepower range, the in-line six-cylinder diesel, surface drive and marine gear package total approximately 1,900 lbs. each.

Long distance runs are possible with the express cruiser's 460 gallon fuel capacity. In a recent test, the 48-footer averaged over 1 mpg while cruising between 33.5 mph and 54.7 mph @ 2,000 rpm to 2,800 rpm. The boat had a top speed of 65.6 mph @ 3,390 rpm and accelerated from idle to plane in 9 seconds flat. It was tested with front and side curtains to simulate a fully-loaded craft.

Yanmar distributor Mack Boring & Parts Co. supplied the engines for this installation. "The Fountain 48EC has exceptional maneuverability and drives unbelievably well," said Jack Law, marine sales representative for Mack Boring. "Its extremely fast cruise speed and economy of operation set it apart from the competition."

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