1998 fountain 32 twin 502 , should I
06-25-2009, 09:20 AM
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I tried to buy that 27 you were refering to last year when it was on the market. It has a 500HP, non EFI. Dont let them fool you the boat is definately not a 10, more like a 7. 2 large burns in the interior (too big for a cigarette) and a bunch of scratches through the gel kind of turned me off.
06-25-2009, 11:16 AM
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THanks to everyone for all of the replies.
I went this morning and crawled all over the boat ,inside and out . I will say that if you set this one beside a 2008-09 boat , you could not tell the difference. It is absolutely immaculate.
I have scheduled a ride for my wife (got to include her on the decision) and i for this evening .
If all goes well i guess ill have a decision to make tonight.
RIght now i am leaning toward just doing it.
I have went over and over in my head ,mainly because i had never dreamed of buying a 32 , and or budgeted for it .
So when i first found out about it , i was like hell no . I cant afford it , and its too damn long. But the more i crunch numbers , and look at the pix i took , its a no brainer . I will keep you informed!
Thank you again for the replies!!!!
I went this morning and crawled all over the boat ,inside and out . I will say that if you set this one beside a 2008-09 boat , you could not tell the difference. It is absolutely immaculate.
I have scheduled a ride for my wife (got to include her on the decision) and i for this evening .
If all goes well i guess ill have a decision to make tonight.
RIght now i am leaning toward just doing it.
I have went over and over in my head ,mainly because i had never dreamed of buying a 32 , and or budgeted for it .
So when i first found out about it , i was like hell no . I cant afford it , and its too damn long. But the more i crunch numbers , and look at the pix i took , its a no brainer . I will keep you informed!
Thank you again for the replies!!!!
06-25-2009, 12:10 PM
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Thats a good price for a 32, you will be much happier with a turn key boat than a project. BTW fuel consumption on twin vs single can be debated?? Twins burn more but its a bigger boat, put a single in a 32 and see what it burns
remember the twins don't work anywhere near as hard as a single either. I think you found a winner.
WILL
remember the twins don't work anywhere near as hard as a single either. I think you found a winner.WILL
06-25-2009, 12:58 PM
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THanks to everyone for all of the replies.
I went this morning and crawled all over the boat ,inside and out . I will say that if you set this one beside a 2008-09 boat , you could not tell the difference. It is absolutely immaculate.
I have scheduled a ride for my wife (got to include her on the decision) and i for this evening .
If all goes well i guess ill have a decision to make tonight.
RIght now i am leaning toward just doing it.
I have went over and over in my head ,mainly because i had never dreamed of buying a 32 , and or budgeted for it .
So when i first found out about it , i was like hell no . I cant afford it , and its too damn long. But the more i crunch numbers , and look at the pix i took , its a no brainer . I will keep you informed!
Thank you again for the replies!!!!
I went this morning and crawled all over the boat ,inside and out . I will say that if you set this one beside a 2008-09 boat , you could not tell the difference. It is absolutely immaculate.
I have scheduled a ride for my wife (got to include her on the decision) and i for this evening .
If all goes well i guess ill have a decision to make tonight.
RIght now i am leaning toward just doing it.
I have went over and over in my head ,mainly because i had never dreamed of buying a 32 , and or budgeted for it .
So when i first found out about it , i was like hell no . I cant afford it , and its too damn long. But the more i crunch numbers , and look at the pix i took , its a no brainer . I will keep you informed!
Thank you again for the replies!!!!
06-25-2009, 01:04 PM
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http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...Fever-95299090
Follow this link to the 98 Fever. It has a black and gold stripe on the side. This boat is sweet, if I downsized I would be going to this one. Have you ever heard of "National Liquidators" They sell boats that are repo'd, the guy that owns this boat owns the compeitior company to them. He bought the boat from the FBI and he just took it out last weekend. He said the boat is a 1998 that looks like it was made in 2009. It comes with all the equipment and a brand new Ventura aluminum tandem trailer that has diamond plate fenders.
The owners name is Jeff, call and ask for him. The lady that will answer the phone is hard to deal with, knows nothing, and not the friendliest person alive......lol
Follow this link to the 98 Fever. It has a black and gold stripe on the side. This boat is sweet, if I downsized I would be going to this one. Have you ever heard of "National Liquidators" They sell boats that are repo'd, the guy that owns this boat owns the compeitior company to them. He bought the boat from the FBI and he just took it out last weekend. He said the boat is a 1998 that looks like it was made in 2009. It comes with all the equipment and a brand new Ventura aluminum tandem trailer that has diamond plate fenders.
The owners name is Jeff, call and ask for him. The lady that will answer the phone is hard to deal with, knows nothing, and not the friendliest person alive......lol
Dont get me wrong the boat is nice but it looks like the original boater was an amatuer or did just did not care.
06-25-2009, 01:58 PM
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Had a 27 before my current '99 32'. Both are great boats at what they do. You'll love the 32. We keep ours on a lift and stay on it every Thur nite thru sun, May thru Nov. We have no problems with the room. If it had a chitter....... 
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06-25-2009, 09:37 PM
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I have couple friends that have had 32's and were very happy with them. The 502's are good power in that hull and you should be very happy with the performance. Sounds like a very fair deal, good luck, hope it all works out in your favor.
06-25-2009, 10:54 PM
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Ok , I went out on the 32 with the wife , my nine year old , and my two year old little girl. Everyone absolutely loved it . The owner brought his wife and we were very comfortable . I will say that everyone of you were spot on . THis is a awesome feeling boat , and could not see how anyone would not like one of these . I was very impressed to say the least . I honestly was thinking it would kind of be like an albatross ,but in fact was really nimble. We really were not able to get into any rough water , but it seemed like it would handle what ever water we would face with ease. Im definately sold on it , and am going to sleep on it , and grill it over with the wifey. MaYBE I will be a new owner by the weekend. THank you everyone for the great advice!!!
