29 Scarrab vs 29 Fountain
10-06-2009, 10:17 PM
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I would wait and get the 35 fountain,or something like it in that size range.there might be some close to the 65 or a little higher,Hold out.I would not do any mods to yours ,you'll be losing any money you put into it and it will hurt resale,allot of people don't want something thats been modified.take that 10k blower keep the money for your up grade to a bigger boat,and it doesn't stop there,you will be rebuilding the drive before next winter if ya go blower,
Ive been there, 1989 28 Scarab bought new kept it 12 years,left it alone 3 years and the throwing money started ,I spent well over 40k making a 62mph boat go 80
.breaking Imco outdrives 2-3 times a year,finally decided to sell it.I kicked my ass for not selling before even if I just moved up to alittle bigger,I held out a year no boat,saved money,paid off all my dept,shopped for 8 months,then bought my Hustler,the best thing I ever did, Started out with a boat that went 80ish stock.I went 3 years enjoyed the shet out of it just maintenance no repairs.Then it started again
Whipples and all the stuff ya have to go with it,then the endless drive breakage began again.To me its was worth it making a 80+ Hustler gain 25 MPH.
Think it thru,
Rob
Ive been there, 1989 28 Scarab bought new kept it 12 years,left it alone 3 years and the throwing money started ,I spent well over 40k making a 62mph boat go 80
.breaking Imco outdrives 2-3 times a year,finally decided to sell it.I kicked my ass for not selling before even if I just moved up to alittle bigger,I held out a year no boat,saved money,paid off all my dept,shopped for 8 months,then bought my Hustler,the best thing I ever did, Started out with a boat that went 80ish stock.I went 3 years enjoyed the shet out of it just maintenance no repairs.Then it started again Whipples and all the stuff ya have to go with it,then the endless drive breakage began again.To me its was worth it making a 80+ Hustler gain 25 MPH.Think it thru,
Rob
I talked to a local marine mechanic , he figures my xr drive will hold up to a stage 1 whipple setup . He claims he did a 29' Fever 3 years ago and has run 120+ hrs with no problems . He says I could expect to see top speeds in the high 70's with my 27' . You think his claims are legit ?
10-06-2009, 11:48 PM
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Thanks for the feedback . As much as a 35' would be cool to have , I don't see one in the near future . Too big to store in my garage and two engines is gonna be too thirsty for my wallet . I'm gonna stick with single engine boat until I win the lottery or marry me a rich chick .
I talked to a local marine mechanic , he figures my xr drive will hold up to a stage 1 whipple setup . He claims he did a 29' Fever 3 years ago and has run 120+ hrs with no problems . He says I could expect to see top speeds in the high 70's with my 27' . You think his claims are legit ?
I talked to a local marine mechanic , he figures my xr drive will hold up to a stage 1 whipple setup . He claims he did a 29' Fever 3 years ago and has run 120+ hrs with no problems . He says I could expect to see top speeds in the high 70's with my 27' . You think his claims are legit ?
Take your time,dont jump into it.
Rob
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10-07-2009, 01:48 PM
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I understand , How about holding out for a 29 with atleast 1 500efi? Im not famiure with the smaller Fountains, here on the lake There was a 29 Fountain with twin 500efi,ended up puting Pro Chargers on it.I remember them saying it didnt handle to well at top speed.
Take your time,dont jump into it.
Rob
Take your time,dont jump into it.
Rob
