Help deciding
 

I have decided that my next boat will a Fountain. Now I need some input because it's between 2 boats. Money's not the issue since they are very close in price. First up is an 05 27' with a 496 HO, if I were to buy this boat, I would most likely spin up the motor (Procharger). The other boat is an 03 29' with a 525. I'm told that it would be about an 80mph boat as is. How fast would a procharged 27 get? How much more water(seas) would a 29 get me? I do like the big gas tank on it though and the extra room but I'm looking for some input from Fountain owners. 29 is the biggest I will get so used 32's and larger are not on my plate. Basically I'm trying to find which one will make me happiest without having to spend a whole bunch of extra money. Thanks

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This year the guy in the slip right behind me got a new 35 Fountain with 496's. He ran it for a bit and then had his dealer install Prochargers. He blew up THREE engines this season. All told I don't think his boat was running 3 weekends out of the entire summer.

After watching what this guy went through, I wouldn't put a Procharger on a 496 if it were given to me for free. The internals on them just weren't built to take that kind of punishment.

On the other hand, the 525 is about as bulletproof an engine as has ever been made. And that boat is 2 feet longer! Hands down go with the 29.

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I'd go with the 29 myself for the turn key reliabilty.

Had a 27 with a blower motor that ran 83. That 63 gal gas tank was way to small for a blower motor.

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29 All Day If those are your only Choices.. If you went for a 35 that would be all the boat you would want for some time...(you wouldn't be disappointed) also the 525 is the Weapon of Choice!

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29 with the 525 is pretty solid. I've got one and I might be interested in parting with it. Its a 2004, looking to go bigger.

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29 525...I would look at Vortech or Whipple before Procharger if you did the 27.

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Thanks for the input, I've already got insurance quotes and will put a deposit down on this 29 most likely next week. And with a little good fortune and wrestling about, I should be a Fountain owner within the next 30-60 days!!! Just curious about something. How much water can this thing run in and "not spill your drink"? And how much can it run in period???

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Forgot the photos

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I just purchased a 2000 29' with a 500EFI about a month and a half ago. I got to run it 3 times and it is one bad machine. You will not be sorry with the 525.

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Looks SWEET!