carcommander

I live on a freshwater lake and my dock will only take up to the 29 and like you said the 27 does everything I want it to do and I already own it.

tim brown

I like a 29 better than a 27. 29 is better balanced and faster with the same power . 29 planes better any day of the week . but it sounds like a lot of work.

the mayor

I have been thinking the same thing almost. But I have been looking for a 29 with stock power, swap my power into it and sell the 27 with the 29 power in it. What power does your 27 have.

jtbooten

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HP 500. Wipple charger with inner cooler.

I like projects. I know the motor so id had to get another high horsepower motor and know nothing about its history.

RICHARD CUNY

I think they are very much alike and I hade the same thought about trading from a 32 to a 35 just not much difference. and why put your self through that. Hassel keep it.
Rich

carcommander

If you like winter projects then go for it. I think you could find a 496HO motor and drive used, put it in the 27 and get more for it. When I bought my boat new a 29 was 50K more and I just couldn't see it. If you put the tabs down and the drive in my '27 jumps on plane very quickly. Just over a minute. I doubt a '29 hops up on plane much faster.

jtbooten

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Mine gets on plan great fully loaded. The top end and rough water is the issue. Like the more room in the. 29 and still be a single engine boat.

jtbooten

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I am going to keep the 27 until I'm ready to upgrade to a twin engine boat. I like the swim ladder and anchor locker on mine. Also I'm pushing my 1500 silverado's limits with this 27 so I should be satisfied with what I have. Thanks guys for the input.

carcommander

Ultimately that's why I didn't upgrade to a '29. In my application it was no real advantage.

TooLateVTEC

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I think thats the best idea. You would be going through a lot of work to get a boat thats only 2 feet longer, IMO.

Whats the story with the 29 and no engine?