2002 Fountain Fever - Potential Buy
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2002 Fountain Fever - Potential Buy
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I am new to the go fast industry, mostly boated on sea ray cruisers, and I am especially new to the fountain world. I did most of my research on bajas and was almost set on buying one until someone told me about fountains.
I have been shopping for a 27 fever for my first boat.
Does anyone know anything about this one? What is a good price for the boat. I think 40k is too much. The boating market says that is a good price but when I look at nadaguides and bucvalu, they all have these boats priced way lower then market.
Someone please help as I am very interested in this fountain...
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/33831
I am new to the go fast industry, mostly boated on sea ray cruisers, and I am especially new to the fountain world. I did most of my research on bajas and was almost set on buying one until someone told me about fountains.
I have been shopping for a 27 fever for my first boat.
Does anyone know anything about this one? What is a good price for the boat. I think 40k is too much. The boating market says that is a good price but when I look at nadaguides and bucvalu, they all have these boats priced way lower then market.
Someone please help as I am very interested in this fountain...
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/33831
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For that money, you could buy a 98-00 '29 Fever, which will give you a much larger cockpit. The same truck could tow both of them, they'll have the same or similar engines (as long as its a single engine 29), etc.
What you would be getting for the money is much better in the 29 than the 27, IMO.
That is a nice looking Fever though!
What you would be getting for the money is much better in the 29 than the 27, IMO.
That is a nice looking Fever though!
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I am trying to get the guy down to 35k...
Is that more reasonable for the boat or is that still overpriced?
I'd love to have a 29 but people are asking a lot for them as well
Is that more reasonable for the boat or is that still overpriced?
I'd love to have a 29 but people are asking a lot for them as well
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Seen too many just as nice go for the 25-30 mark, it's a nice looking boat no doubt but 35 is still pretty steep when you can pick them up much cheaper....and being that it's your first go fast I wouldn't get into one for two much cause you'll be unloading it in a season or two going bigger, so try to stay low so you won't be upside down when you move up....the 29 would be a much better choice!
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Where do you guys find deals on the boats? And when is the best time to look? Everywhere I look, someone has overpriced their boat and won't come down, even though its winter time.
If someone has a boat listed for something like 40k...how often are you going to get them to come down 7k+?
I guess I better keep looking.
If someone has a boat listed for something like 40k...how often are you going to get them to come down 7k+?
I guess I better keep looking.
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IMHO I think its priced fair,,maybe a little on the high side but fair asking price,,,I think 35k would be a good deal,,,,
everyone seems to talk about all the great deals out there,,but I think if you want a nice clean turn key boat you have to step up and pay accordingly..
everyone seems to talk about all the great deals out there,,but I think if you want a nice clean turn key boat you have to step up and pay accordingly..
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I think it's priced fair in terms of what everyone else is asking for their fountain, but are these people really getting anywhere near their asking prices??
This is obviously why I came to you guys with much more knowledge then me.
How long will it take before that 496ho needs to be rebuilt?
This is obviously why I came to you guys with much more knowledge then me.
How long will it take before that 496ho needs to be rebuilt?
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If that boat is as clean as it looks, it's worth that money. That's a decent trailer, and the boat has nice upgrades and accessories including the hydraulic steering, bimini and cover.
You should get 600-1000 hours out of a properly maintained and not-beat-on 496HO.
You should get 600-1000 hours out of a properly maintained and not-beat-on 496HO.