View Poll Results: 1990 Fountain or 1996 Scarab?
Get the Beak Boat
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Get the newer Scarab
32
40.51%
Just buy a boat already! :-)
16
20.25%
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Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
01-06-2006, 10:38 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by Clay Washington
WOW! The poll is tied 16 to 16. Decisions, decisions...
By God Man get a twin to match all the cone jobs you hang around with!
01-06-2006, 10:41 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
It's hard to believe it's that tight! You know what I would do if I were you ? If you never had a boat, try single. If you already drove single, since it is 16/16, buy a twin engines and try it out! This way it is gonna be a new thing to try and then you'll be able to give a better opinion in the futur to guys who are asking the same ! Twin, twin, twin, twin, twin.... Good luck!
01-07-2006, 07:57 AM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
I've owned 4 boats in my lifetime. Two outboards, two I/O's. All singles.
While I would love to have twins, I'm just not sure that I ready for double the maintenance woes. While I have a GREAT mechanic at Full Throttle Marine, I just want a low-maintenance, trailerable, smooth-riding, great-looking boat for under $40K. Is that asking too much?
While I would love to have twins, I'm just not sure that I ready for double the maintenance woes. While I have a GREAT mechanic at Full Throttle Marine, I just want a low-maintenance, trailerable, smooth-riding, great-looking boat for under $40K. Is that asking too much?
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01-07-2006, 08:29 AM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by Clay Washington
I've owned 4 boats in my lifetime. Two outboards, two I/O's. All singles.
While I would love to have twins, I'm just not sure that I ready for double the maintenance woes. While I have a GREAT mechanic at Full Throttle Marine, I just want a low-maintenance, trailerable, smooth-riding, great-looking boat for under $40K. Is that asking too much?
While I would love to have twins, I'm just not sure that I ready for double the maintenance woes. While I have a GREAT mechanic at Full Throttle Marine, I just want a low-maintenance, trailerable, smooth-riding, great-looking boat for under $40K. Is that asking too much?
01-07-2006, 08:38 AM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
My .02, I don't care for the looks of the 26 Scarab (except the F1 style). I wouldn't mind owning a 29 Fountain but would rather it be a single. Also, I'm guessing that the Fountain with a single would run the same speed with equal power as the Scarab.
Good luck!
Good luck!
01-07-2006, 09:18 AM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by beachbob
Theirs a 2000 27 Fountain with a 502, 300 hours Patriot Graphics. 2 year old trailer. In Charlotte NC guy is asking 48k I bet you could get close to your 40 mark. I'll find his number if you intersted. Havent seen in person but looks clean and hes original owner.
He can send pics and specs to: [email protected]
01-07-2006, 09:19 AM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by Dave M
My .02, I don't care for the looks of the 26 Scarab (except the F1 style). I wouldn't mind owning a 29 Fountain but would rather it be a single. Also, I'm guessing that the Fountain with a single would run the same speed with equal power as the Scarab.
Good luck!
Good luck!
I'm looking at a single-engine 29-foot Scarab and a Twin-engine 29-foot Fountain.
I will get some pics of the Fountain today.
