Reggie Fountain, Jack Brabham and Carol Shelby.. they all wanted to show how good they were, tried everyone else's kit, said "nah".. Needs to be done like this.. then they won every thing in front of them. Beyond brilliant in their times.. Top Doco this.. will watch it again for sure..

@anthonygibbo1881

2 жыл бұрын

It would sure be great if there was a similar documentary on all three and some of the brave drivers/test drivers of these incredible machines man soo cool to get an little insight 👍🏽👏🏽 thank you to whomever upload this

@philipsluis181

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonygibbo1881 imn M M .

@donoshaughnessy1233

2 жыл бұрын

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@sharkmahoney5272

Жыл бұрын

Right on

@ZoneTelevision

Жыл бұрын

Didn't even have the decency y to mention Ray Hunt. SMH.

In 2000-2001 my colleague, Les Sabo and I campaigned a 29' single engine Fountain in the APBA P-4 class. The boat was rigged by Art Lilly and Joey Griffin did the supercharged engine. We raced in the last APBA race in Baltimore and then went on to Daytona, key west etc. We raced in Cleveland and placed third in the P-4 class and I will always remember Reggie coming up to Les and I at a party on Saturday night in a local bar and thanking us for racing one of his boats. We were so impressed that he took the time to come up to two novice racers and wished us well. It was just the kind of person he was! Thanks Reggie!! Twenty one years later I still remember that!

Reggie fountain is an absolute legend. What an amazing story, what an amazing life.

@blyndrotor

3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing hair cut.

@williamwinfree

2 жыл бұрын

@@blyndrotor almost like Jimmy Johnsons

@TheRoguelement

2 жыл бұрын

Well Reggie was certainly one of the most Modest in all of power boat racing ...NOT...

@TheRoguelement

2 жыл бұрын

Well Reggie was certainly one of the most Modest in all of power boat racing ...NOT...

@a1ar127

2 жыл бұрын

@@blyndrotor I think he’s been wearing "hair supplements" for a number of years.

Reggie Fountain is the Tiger Woods of boat hull design perfection. Best documentary I’ve seen in a while. Well done.

@Muffin192213

2 жыл бұрын

Woods has been on the downfall and crashed & burned, so did Reggie, he's a has been just like Woods

What a great tribute. I want a Fountain! As soon as I can afford one!

This was just great. A true treat to just find randomly on youtube!

@garlandremingtoniii1338

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!!!!!!

What an awesome gentleman, the world needs many more like him.

One of the best documentaries I have seen on one of my favorite subjects!

Great documentary of a true legend. I've owned a Fountain and can say that they truly are the best boats.

Thank you for creating such a tribute to such a great man and all of those that supported him in all the trials and testing that made Fountain Racing and Fountain boats #1! 🇺🇸

Back in 1991 I was a Mrecruiser Tech working at a Fountain dealership. I got the pleasure to meet him. Great tribute, watched it wile eating my sugar steak

I remember when the offshore hulls hit the water. I heard nothing but positive comments and all eyes were on this company. Had no idea about Mr. Fountain's legacy. An amazing story and man behind the story!

This was a amazing and well-written documentary, on the edge of my seat the entire show, fantastic story!!

I have a 31’ Fountain Tournament Edition, it’s a center console fishing boat, yet it’ll do 60+ in 3-4K seas. Best boat I’ve ever owned! Thank you Reggie!

@ryans6280

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a total newb to boats, what's "3-4K seas" ?

@ogk9678

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryans6280 With a K after it means Knots. I didn’t see where it said 3-4K, but I think it was 3-4’, meaning 3-4 foot seas. Hope that helps

I have watched this Three(3) times, having each time unable to miss a moment of it. The qualities of the human spirit this man exhibits continuously never fail to amaze us and leave us with a constant smile on our faces. You gotta love this guy!

@TheRoguelement

2 жыл бұрын

We can't overlook the power of size Reginald has the most awesome sized globe of his head most likely filled with all that genius ...

Wow what a great life of a young man with a dream. And had to work hard to keep it alive. Wouldn't his Dad be super proud of his Son. I'm sure he seen it all from front row seat high in the Sky. 👍😎

It’s 4 AM and and just finished watching this very well done documentary. Thought I was only going to watch a few minutes but Reggie’s story was so interesting that I stayed till the finish. Good job to the creators and thanks for posting. Now I can go to sleep and dream of driving my own Fountain boat.

@GeorgeLanivich

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! It’s 5:10 AM, thinking the same- just a few minutes..... I had to watch it all! Great story..

@terryfonz4603

3 жыл бұрын

3:15AM here!

I really enjoyed this, thank you. I remember moving to Marathon in 1991 as a young FMP officer. I fell in love with performance boats and have seen many of the boats featured. Nothing like running offshore it really gets your blood pumping. I bought a 35 Fountain Lightning and later went on to own a Cigarette Top Gun

I've watched this doco 3 times now and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Greatly written! And awesome subject!

I don’t take the time to watch documentaries on my tablet but I thought after 5 minutes I couldn’t stop watching. learned more about boats in this documentary than I could have imagined. GREAT DOCUMENTARY!!!!!!!!!!!!! p.S. nice to see a boat maker of this class that wasn’t a crook or tide into criminal organizations.

What a fantastic man, Mr Fountain is the hero's legend.

First time I've heard of Reginald Fountain. What a geezer. Long live Mr Fountain. Absolute respect.

Massive respect to reggie his team , family never to be repeated 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

Loved this. Thank you. Go Reggie

GREAT FUN. gonna watch this a few more times. Thank You

My Father and I loved every moment with Reggie and his team. Eric Rebhan Ohio Steel

Outstanding! Reggie Fountain Jr. is not only the epitome of the American Dream, but also the epitome of an American Legend.

After owning a magic, sleek craft, Nordic, Lavey craft and now owning a fountain fever. I can say fountain is by far the most solid boat I’ve driven. The power is there and the hull design and strength is unmatched.

Awesome documentary!!!!!!!! What a LEGACY this family has in the history books. Simply amazing... they ahould show this documentary to school children :)

What a fantastic historic story thoroughly entertaining, thx for posting this.

Second time I have watched this , I'd imagine its fair to say that Reggie led the world ,not just the American market,a phenomenal individual.

@TheRoguelement

2 жыл бұрын

To say nothing of that massive Orb...

The 70-80s evinrudes are my favorites but man Mercury got such a great history its hard not to love them

Great story! Very well put together! Thank you!

Thank you Wyatt. Good friend and a great human.

Great watch. Love the fountain mentality.

I'm a 58 year old man my father took my mother out for a cruise when she was 9 months pregnant I was almost born on the water and I lived on the water to this day so much I wish I have done in the ocean world and to hear Reggie's story after all these years puts me on my knees I have always admired the styles of the hull on his boats I swear no matter what I will visit his manufacturing and Design location in North Carolina and I believe I have some knowledge I would love to hear their opinions of I truly have some remarkable ideas that I would love to share with the company man so proud and so caring for life that being the best on the water was his most important thing to share with the world truly an artist and to creator but a person with hot and feelings for others never feeling too Supply the best

Way kuul documentary. I was just thinking about Reggie Fountain the other day when I saw one of his boats coming thru the rough waters of Haulover Inlet and now I know exactly why his boats just cut right through those seas as if they barely made a ripple

Excellent video cudos to Reggie Fountain

Absolutely Incredible Story. Bravo Reggie.

Well you learn something about boats everyday....but I believe that Mr.Reggie Fountain is the real King of of shore Boats, what a fantastic video and information we all watched today hats off to him, and his family and friends....thank you Sir ....Muskoka Dave Cheers January 2021.....

We need more TV shows or documentary’s about all types of boat related stuff.

I spent my teenage years around Reggie and worked at fountain with my Dad from 94-96. Right when the first step bottom boats were being introduced. Jim Caldwell designed the first carbon fiber/epoxy laminated Fountain. The boat was Ohio Steel and the boat ran 147.24 MPH. That was REALLY EFFIN fast in 1995. BTW that pier 57 boat was not the first canopy boat. OHIO STEEL was in 1994.

Privileged beginnings + competitive spirit + being a hustler = legend

@peterhaan9068

4 жыл бұрын

The same spirit that drove Reggie also drove his father which provided, as you like to say, his "privileged beginnings." What you seem to mostly want to ignore is the fact that he earned the money in his early years to support his early boat racing whilst also competing in high school sports and did well enough academically to go to college. I would also remind you that he worked his way through college, competed in boat racing and still earned a law degree! He then went out into the world, made a success of his business, raised a family and took care of his employees! This was all made clear in the video. How you missed/chose to ignore all of that has to be intent! I'm guessing the reason has everything to do with your horizons being stunted by the 4 walls of your Mom's basement! You do get points for recognizing a competitive spirit but fail predictably because a successful business is all about hustle! A legend indeed!

@EdwardT9

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhaan9068 good comment. Many with more privileged beginnings accomplish far far less. It seems like he was driven to win, and would’ve succeeded no matter where he started.

Great Documentary, I’m grateful to say that I had the privilege of riding in a fountain a few times and what a rush.

I love stories like this! I’ll probably watch this over and over again.

God Bless America🇺🇸. Congratulations Reggie on your American Exceptionalism.

Great documentary!!!

What an awesome documentary thank you Reggie from The boat world

i build powerboats at a custom builder in lake havasu city az and reggie is by far the biggest icon and idol of mine..........he is the king, bar none.......nordic powerboats alumni

A truly outstanding documentary! Ive got my eye on a early Fountain Executioner. Let’s hope I can afford it! 😊

Great documentary and very accurate. I know Reggie. The Outerlimits guys build fast stuff too. Both great boats.

I never knew he was that talented. I had 2..12m ICBMs. Thanks for the white 420 and the red one that had 5s boxes and turbos. Keep making those boats

Great Documentary...glad I took the time to watch.

Great man,in every way possible,

He adds a new dimension to awesome. What a sensational attitude towards his customers!!!

Fantastic ! I loved every minute of it.

Reggie was a Renaissance Man. He inpired my to build my own boat's and I was like a baby Reggie in the 90 and 2000's with my Tunnel boats. Reggie is King of offshore for sure.

#APPLAUSE... A True American Hero..... #theneedforspeed #CREATECOOL Thanks for sharing this amazing story... HAPPIEST 80th Birthday wishes ever to Reggie Fountain 🎉🎉🎉🎉🏆

Great video thank you for your hard work....from Wyoming USA 🔫🤠🇺🇸

Reggie.. You are the Man...

Awesome.Thanks.

Outstanding production! Thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

So many cool beautiful 😻 boats

Wow!! What a fantastic resume and life journey.. Just goes to show you that you can accomplish anything you want in life.. Truly amazing individual. Great documentary also. Thanks for sharing!!

An amazing story about an amazing American.

This was great! Thank you for sharing.

i met Reggie way back in 1987. he was a funny guy. larger than life you could tell he was a go getter

I loved working there in the 90’s with my Dad. He was the head of the race team for the second “Ohio Steel” boat. One of the first full canopy all carbon fiber build. It was really fast but dangerous. Prior to my fathers arrival in had already been laminated with carbon fiber and epoxy. BUTTTT they never cured it properly. My Dad pointed it out and they scrapped the entire hull. True story. Circa 1994.

Wow,what a legend.learned a lot about Reggie that i did not know before..great documentary

Did it Right/Wasn't out for Himself or any hidden agenda . Took care of everyone who helped him & his company Succeed & much More.. That's A MAN !!! REGGIE FOUNTAIN..😎👍👍👊👊👊👊

Thanks for posting this I enjoyed it

I know Reggie from doing business with him in Tarboro always a great guy and love his showmanship.

Reggie Fountain is the GOAT!!

@aceseights8815

4 жыл бұрын

@Cobb Knobbler, Reggie accomplished more in one day than you have in your entire pathetic life... Now skulk back down into your mom’s basement...

@mikeyblaze3450

3 жыл бұрын

@Cobb Knobbler come on man. The lives in his moms basement joke is classic. That's what you result to. When you have nothing else you can say. Lmmfao. To be honest. My dads basement is bigger than most people's house. I wouldn't mind living in his basement. Lol

@mikeyblaze3450

3 жыл бұрын

@Cobb Knobbler sometimes u just got to go back home. Lol

Amazing documentary! Well done!

Craziness and awesome boats. I liked the rescue segment I used to teach scuba and trained to be rescue recovery diver. Anyhow you should come to Arizona's Lake Havasu it's amazing and tons of fun running the colorado river.

fantastic story truly inspiring

Incredible video.

Wyatt has the Twitchy eye " Come on daddy move over " lol Good luck to them all great American story

Great story.

Simply incredible! Awesome is not fair¡ Love It¡

Enjoyed watching this not being a boat person I had no idea who he was but this is one hell of a human being a winner

Awesome story! I always wondered who made the stepped hull popular. What a guy! If I ever get the chance to own one I'll definitely jump on it.

This guy is awesome

** 500,000 of these views are mine ! ... I love tearing up the chesapeake bay and running under the bridge doing 90 in my '98 deep step 42' signature ! Thx reggie !

Outstanding video!

Great video!!!

I used to own a 115 Merc "Tower Of Power," and that thing rocked.

This is a phenomenal documentary. Reggie is short in stature but larger than life. My dream boat is a 38' Fountain Center Console with trip 350 verados

Reggie fountain has motivated me to build my own boat in the next 10 years

Awesome story. Currently own a Glastron, Strive to own a Fountain!

FOUNTAIN!!!! All day everyday!

Wow, I really enjoyed this video. 👍🏻👍🏻

This was a very cool boat racing video! Very cool!!!

Not sure how I found this, but what a great Documentary.

I owned hull #2 of the 29 sf absolutly amazing boat !

What is not to like about Reggie's story. A man's man for sure. " Would like to be known for putting out the best product he could for his costumer" . Nice

@TridentDriver

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the cockiness?

Amazing man and an amazing company

Awesome! A life truly worth living.

I absolutely enjoyed the video,

Cant wait to see Fountain take back worlds fastest V bottom. Good luck Team Fountain.