Help deciding
12-09-2005, 08:36 AM
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I think the low profile windshield is the best thing they've done to those boats stylewise. This boat also has shorepower installed along with a battery charger.
Yea, I'm hoping that this will go through, I've wanted a Fountain ever since I briefly met Reggie in 1990 at a Hydroplane race in Tri-Cities Wa. We all got rides in his boats that he brought and freaked out everybody on the river (those type of boats just aren't on the Columbia river). In meeting Reggie, a lot of us disovered that he has an 'attitude' to say the least and he pours 110% of that 'attitude' into his boats and that's why I want a Fountain. Thanks again for all the help and if things go my way, I'll be looking to hook up with some of you guys down here in Florida!!
Yea, I'm hoping that this will go through, I've wanted a Fountain ever since I briefly met Reggie in 1990 at a Hydroplane race in Tri-Cities Wa. We all got rides in his boats that he brought and freaked out everybody on the river (those type of boats just aren't on the Columbia river). In meeting Reggie, a lot of us disovered that he has an 'attitude' to say the least and he pours 110% of that 'attitude' into his boats and that's why I want a Fountain. Thanks again for all the help and if things go my way, I'll be looking to hook up with some of you guys down here in Florida!!
12-09-2005, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Marginmn
This year the guy in the slip right behind me got a new 35 Fountain with 496's. He ran it for a bit and then had his dealer install Prochargers. He blew up THREE engines this season. All told I don't think his boat was running 3 weekends out of the entire summer.
After watching what this guy went through, I wouldn't put a Procharger on a 496 if it were given to me for free. The internals on them just weren't built to take that kind of punishment.
On the other hand, the 525 is about as bulletproof an engine as has ever been made. And that boat is 2 feet longer! Hands down go with the 29.
After watching what this guy went through, I wouldn't put a Procharger on a 496 if it were given to me for free. The internals on them just weren't built to take that kind of punishment.
On the other hand, the 525 is about as bulletproof an engine as has ever been made. And that boat is 2 feet longer! Hands down go with the 29.
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12-09-2005, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by UNSANE
!! Just curious about something. How much water can this thing run in and "not spill your drink"? And how much can it run in period???
Good choice. great windshield as stated above. Nice leather cabin with your suede drapes/pillows and leather pillows.
Remember no high speed turns with the step. They can get away from you. Wear the kill switch and PFD(when needed).
Have Fun!
Orlando? I lived on Livingston St off Orange and Magnolia in '81. Miss FL most of the time.
12-09-2005, 06:40 PM
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Yea I learned about the turning issue from a few step owners. It will be a change from the boat I'm in now which will eject people sideways if they're not holding on all the time the boat is just having fun. The east half of downtown Orlando has been reborn into WAY OVERPRICED homes and condos. Hi rise condos are going up in downtown. Big changes since you were here. Orlando is still growing and still way too big for its britches!!!!
12-13-2005, 10:48 PM
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29 w/ 525 is the right choice IMHO.
I bought an '03 27' w/ 496HO new and thought it would be the perfect boat. Loved it (and still miss it some times), but was wishing for more power and another 2'+ after just two summers.
FYI Only reliable upgrade I've seen for the 496HO is the Raylar kits. Wouldn't go with a blower on the 496HO.
Best advice I can give is get the biggest boat and most powerful engines you can afford; if you're like me you'll only want bigger/faster in the future.
I went straight from the 27' to a 38' last year and I'm already looking at 42's and 47's.
Good luck and welcome to the Fountain family!!
I bought an '03 27' w/ 496HO new and thought it would be the perfect boat. Loved it (and still miss it some times), but was wishing for more power and another 2'+ after just two summers.
FYI Only reliable upgrade I've seen for the 496HO is the Raylar kits. Wouldn't go with a blower on the 496HO.
Best advice I can give is get the biggest boat and most powerful engines you can afford; if you're like me you'll only want bigger/faster in the future.
I went straight from the 27' to a 38' last year and I'm already looking at 42's and 47's.
Good luck and welcome to the Fountain family!!
