hogie roll

Jefferson marlago 35. Cuddy and head in the console.

I don't stay on it frequently but it's nice to have the choice. The pads should be thicker or firmer for this.

Has wood free construction, so no rot to worry about. This and the cuddy plus the head were the main shopping points for me, and then later 4 strokes were a requirement. This boat has a 9'2" beam. It also has a pad bottom for a little extra speed and efficiency.

As far as engines I'd take anything with a Suzuki, yamaha except the 350 and 225, and verados. 2 stroke boats are worth much less, but you can look at re powering. Suzukis are generally priced the best for repowers.

hogie roll

Donzi are probably finished nicer, but they are more fishing oriented. I wouldn't mess with a scarab unless the floors had been redone. Fountains weren't built as well by the time they went wood free imo. The early ones are built pretty beefy. For my next boat I think I'd like the 39 midnight express but that's a lot more coin. Good luck

srdrago

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Thank you all for the replies, all the insight is helping me out.

I figured a lot of these boats in my price range (1990-2000 years) would have wood in them. I understand the risk with it but also understand my current budget. I am tossed between a 1991 Fountain with 98EFI and a 95 Scarab (one with 95 carb and one with 98EFI). I just know the scarab will have soft spots but the Fountain might not run as good in the rough waters. How are the early 90's fountains? These boats I'm looking at all have some good and some bad. Fountain doesn't have the greatest seating but I can adjust, while the carb motors has the bolsters but older motors. Decisions decisions. Does anyone know the price range for these years? I know there are a lot of variables but what is over paying and what is a good deal.

TBAG

When is this site getting renamed to www.Centerconsoleonly.com ?!?

hogie roll

I've been further offshore than you're Baja with 20* deadrise hull ever will.

srdrago

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The people on this site are very helpful and know what they are talking about. Ive had good luck using this site for helpful information

Crude Intentions

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Why does everyone assume fountains are light?

http://www.powerboatguide.com/ewExte...ab%20Sport.pdf

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=279

Interceptor

My 32' walkaround with i/o's and half a tank of gas is 8,600lb. For the O.P. it's for sale.

rak rua

It's their way of trying to explain why Fountains are so much faster! Hahaha.

Pete280

I have had a 30 Concept and now have a 32 Dakota, the Concept was a nice boat and a blast to drive but it was a little small. The Dakota is a much bigger boat and rides much better than the Concept. They are not as well known but I am very happy with it, they are 31'8" L x 8' W , very well built and wood free. I have heard great things about the Fountain 31 but really preferred the layout of the Dakota, it has seats up front, a head in the console with about 5'3" headroom and a walk through transom, once you have a walk through transom you wont want to step over one again. It has a self bailing cockpit, live wells, fresh water wash down, a lot of features packed into a boat of this size.

I like the Scarabs but you have to have one surveyed due to the possible rot.