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Originally Posted by cuposterchild
(Post 3760579)
Unless there is something wrong with this boat, this looks like a good deal
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o47145-en.html |
Originally Posted by pondrunner
(Post 3760469)
WHat 383's are you guys talking about? The stroker motors? The 383 Magnum MPI's? Something else?
So Tim, what did you mean about the Fountain classifieds? Are you simply putting the motors back to stock and then looking for a larger boat? [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbCVXPoIeCA[/YOUTUBE] These, I was going to order two of these but told myself I had to go through the classifieds first. I have no complaints about Formula its been a good first boat for me, but I really wanted a Fountain when I bought my 292. In the fall of 05 used boat prices were not that far off of new and 35 EX were almost 200k I could not spend that much then,so I bought my 292 at a boat show. The port engine was taken apart and inspected the longblock suffered no damage as the cylinder head went about 5 miles from the ramp. I am putting two new heads with new valves and springs on it.Parts should be there Friday and should be back on the water by end of next week. If I don't make a move over the winter will probably pull the heads on the other engine and check them. Its strange because my engine guy says there is almost no rust and corrosion in the motor except for the pinhole behind the valves. The 292 is a great boat for what it is, just bored had her for 7 years want something different. |
Originally Posted by cuposterchild
(Post 3760577)
Just pull the trigger on a 38 lightning and sell the 292. This is the dilema I am wrestling with is do I go past the 292 and go right for a 35 Lightning/Executioner
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FYI if you haven't already seen one in person, the Fountains are, well, built small and tight. Reggie is a little guy and his boats fit him perfectly. I'm 6'2" and my buddy has a 29 Fever and I've been on a friends 35 Lightening. The cockpits and cabins are indeed smaller and tighter than Formula. Thats one reason I chose what I did. My knees actually hit the dash in both. The free board only comes to my thigh, no joke. When I tried running offshore I found myself squating in and simply couldn't fit properly. In addition, the 35 Ex is the original 10 meter offshore, 30'. A Formula 353 is 33' and they are priced similarly. But yeah, the Fountains do look cool, if not alittle outdated, but if you want one, I do get why! The 35 Executioner has been on my short list for awhile. :evilb:
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Both motors and install 25k?
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Originally Posted by looseconnection
(Post 3761557)
Both motors and install 25k?
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Originally Posted by pondrunner
(Post 3761163)
FYI if you haven't already seen one in person, the Fountains are, well, built small and tight. Reggie is a little guy and his boats fit him perfectly. I'm 6'2" and my buddy has a 29 Fever and I've been on a friends 35 Lightening. The cockpits and cabins are indeed smaller and tighter than Formula. Thats one reason I chose what I did. My knees actually hit the dash in both. The free board only comes to my thigh, no joke. When I tried running offshore I found myself squating in and simply couldn't fit properly. In addition, the 35 Ex is the original 10 meter offshore, 30'. A Formula 353 is 33' and they are priced similarly. But yeah, the Fountains do look cool, if not alittle outdated, but if you want one, I do get why! The 35 Executioner has been on my short list for awhile. :evilb:
Its rare for me to have more than two people on my boat, my boys are getting older and my daughter thinks I'm an *******:evilb:, so space wise is fine for me. I have run, and been in them, I'm fine with there size. |
Originally Posted by cuposterchild
(Post 3758738)
Pond what are you looking to get into btw? Definately let me know if you are letting the 292 go and the details....might be interested or have someone that is.
The 292 is not officially for sale, but for local no BS deals I'm interested. Are you or do you have someone who seriously is? Be more than happy to meet and do a test ride and give someone a chance to look it over. I can't sell this as low as other 292's go, you know that, but I'm negotiable. I have 227 hours on her. Eagle tandem tires like new. Running like a demon. Let me know... Tim |
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Originally Posted by 88242LS
(Post 3763208)
1. Hydraulic steering 2. Trim indicators 3. Fresh water flush on the engines 4. Outside stereo control 5. Stainless cup holders Also the sun pad looks barren and replaced. Not sure I like that or the graphics. My 0.02 |
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