682gold

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he guys I am just gettin into the powerboat world. I have been shopping and want to know if Fountain would be a good first choice. Looking for twin engine. I have a question about the Fountains: I have always had throttles on the right side. Why are Fountains on the left side? Is it tough to get used to?

blownincome

No its easy to get use to.. What size are you looking for? where do you boat Lake Norman?

682gold

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I don't know what size yet. I was hoping to get a direction from the forums. I want twin engines. I want to run at least 70. I have been told Reggie Fountain did a great job of getting the most speed out of his boats w/o killing your wallet to bad. Best bang for the buck so to speak. It would probably be between 29 and 35 feet.

I have looked at a 30' Hallett, 272 Formula, Baja and still have not narrowed it down. The Hallett is cool because there are not many on the east coast. Still shopping.

My home lake is Lake Wylie but I am interested in running some poker runs and seeing some different lakes. What better way to do that than at 65mph plus

justin29

What price range r u looking?

682gold

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20-40k

682gold

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OK been reading on the forums to long now I am even more confused. Guys who bought 29s wish they waited on a 35. Starting out should I go with a 32 or get a 35. I know the money will be more but if you buy what you want or should it will be cheaper in the long run. i stillwant to run 70 plus. what do you guys think?

blownincome

32 is a great all around boat hard to work on the engines (real tight engine room) 35 is also a great all around boat lots of them out there! her is a nice 29 (old school) cheep!
http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2494051073.html

Downtown42

Too slow, he is looking for 70 minimum.

rgrgoog

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I have a 29 and when I go bigger I will move into a 35. It is a natural progression IMO to want to go bigger. Some have gone bigger and then went back smaller. Alot of factors come into play: Do you trailer your boat alot or have it stored/on a launch? Availability of boat launches to support a bigger boat?
Just like wanting more HP and speed the size bug can bite you as well.
I love my 29 and I am sure you can find some nice ones in your price range to meet your speed requirements. The Fountains are constructed very solidly so you do not have to worry to much about buying an older year boat. It is all about how the previous owner(s) have taken care of them.

I would think a 29 with a single HP500 would get you mid 70s easy.

blownincome

Ya but a twin engine turn key 29 w/small blocks that is not transom heavy and on a trailer for 19k! and a cool piece of fountain nostalga I dont think he would get hurt if he wants to flip out of it somday ... Gets him in a Fountain Cheep