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02-09-2008, 05:58 AM
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Merc did have an Alpha SS drive years ago, not sure if you can still get them. I think the SS was a different style lower. I had a 32 Pachanga years ago with the 454/330hp and the Alphas, switched the one to be counter rotated as part of the deal, never had any trouble in the 6 years & 550 hours I owned it. Didn't beat the chit out of it but I ran it, did some poker runs and never a drive problem. The Pachanga would be a heavier boat than your Fountain. I wouldn't be all that worried, just keep them serviced and use quality lube. The drive showers are a smart choice, they do help.
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02-09-2008, 07:24 AM
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If you use bravos,the plates fit in the same holes in the transom just need to drill two more bolt holes.And your stringer hight will be fine. But with small blocks and the fact that you have twins,both drives to share the load Fountain is not a heavy boat,you should be fine.Changing to bravos$$$$$. Im runnin a alpha with about 400 hp was good for a lot of hours.Broke it this year but was my fault.John
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i recently bought my buddies fever 27 "29" actual length i`ve been reeding and talking to alot of people i`m running twin 350 sb and alpha drives she is a 88 and it runs 67mph i get mixed comments about my speed but i`ve seen it and so have the first three owners i know two of them the said that it sounds about right to them
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If you use bravos,the plates fit in the same holes in the transom just need to drill two more bolt holes.And your stringer hight will be fine. But with small blocks and the fact that you have twins,both drives to share the load Fountain is not a heavy boat,you should be fine.Changing to bravos$$$$$. Im runnin a alpha with about 400 hp was good for a lot of hours.Broke it this year but was my fault.John
