first outing

smokediver · 11-07-2009, 11:56 PM

I picked up my new to me 2004 27 Fever and took her out for a ride . I have only ran donzi classics for the past 12 years so there is a learning curve . I didn't open it up as I am trying to learn the different drive and tab placements but I did run it up to about 55 . Great experience !

US1 Fountain · 11-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Good deal! Just remember you trim differently than the Donzi when turning. Tight turns at speed that is.

topfueleb · 11-08-2009, 01:20 PM

it took me about 10 hrs to finaly figure out the trim and tabs. it can get hairy at time in rough water but take it easy and you will be a beliver in fountains and what they are capibile of. Enjoy

mapism · 11-08-2009, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the club!
I just completed my first season with a Fever 27, having helmed quite a number of other different boats throughout the years.
And I can tell you, this is by far the most reactive to trim and tabs settings.
But being her reactions so obvious, you'll quickly learn how to master them and get the most out of her.
Do you have the stock 496HO with Bravo, or some more exotic rigging?

smokediver · 11-08-2009, 09:59 PM

I have the standard set up . I wish I had captains call , kinda loud which is cool until a long no wake zone

topfueleb · 11-08-2009, 10:18 PM

only loud to the ones behind you.and the patrols. kind of wish i had mufflers.

mapism · 11-08-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smokediver

I have the standard set up. I wish I had captains call

Mmm... I always thought capt's call WAS standard. Didn't the previous owner change something maybe?

tim brown · 11-11-2009, 08:04 AM

contact Tman on this board , he has everything you need for a 27 fever . Tim

smokediver · 11-11-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tim brown

contact Tman on this board , he has everything you need for a 27 fever . Tim

Thanks for the info !

smokediver · 11-16-2009, 05:43 PM

I was able to get out again on sunday . I was full of fuel , 1 passenger , 69 mph . I think my drive was at 4 tabs at 3 . i think i will hit 70 with a little more time .. It felt stable and I was out for about 4 hours running it before i took aboard a passenger .. I feel a lot more comfortable with the controls and I am getting used to trimming and tab placement .