I'm Buying a 27 Fountain Fever....
 

It is a 1992 FOuntain Fever REALLY CLEAN. Normal wear and tear on the interior, New crate mercruiser motor etc.. I have always been hooked to the fountains and have decided to buy one. Is there ANYTHING I should know about the boats as far as maintenance, things to look for, etc...

I am a newbie here and I would appreciate the information.


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Just take it easy till you get used to her...she's gonna be a rocket!

Congrats :drink:

Thanks man,
I am pumped. I have had run abouts and ski boats before but I cant really get my friends out anymore. I guess as we get older the lazier we get haha. My fiance is actually the one who thought about this. Since it is usually just her and I.

Congrats.............be safe and have fun.

Jay

Nice and clean, congrats. How fast?

sweet rig.......should haul some azz. I bet it will do 82-83ish?

Be safe. I have a 94 stepped 27 with the light layup. Blower motor. Im seeing # in the 90's with a 28 pitch. I really need a 30.

Have fun, but learn how to drive first, the walk is no joke in a 27, and remember first instinct is to get off the gas, it just make it worse.

IMO the 27 is not a very good rough water boat. Its really a 25ft boat when you factor in the beak and the swim platform. The blower motor will last about 1/2 as long as a nonblower motor - so yes maintenance will be significantly more. If the drives are bravo one they will not last either - but really depends on how you drive it. The 29 fountain will run faster than the 27 with same power.

Anything "rough" will look intimidating in a boat less than 35'. The 27 is a great lake and bay boat. You will have fun. It will run 50-55 through most water with out any problems. The only thing I dont like about em is the ride can be compromised with more than 3-4 people and rough water. Great for you and the wife......yes a 29 will ride better, but whats rough for a 27 will be rough for a 29 too. The extra leg room in the 29 is nice.

Looks good.
I had a '94 27' with a 250 blower and would run 83mph with a 27" hydro prop at 5psi of boost. I would keep it at 5psi. Mine was turn key.