Test result Formula,Fountain,Donzi why?
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That they are! But they do have a fast hull...can't deny that...I just can't figure out why they put all the guages where you can't see em'? And there is no freeboard, one big wave over the back and your swamped! Not to mention all the other issues,.....but they go fast; Yipee
#14
Interesting. How many 32's do you know of sunk this way? (I'm just trying to make a list and wanting to know if I can use a post-it note or do I need legal sized tablet)
What are the "all the other issues" ? Just in case I'm not aware of them.
Fast is good.
Thanks.
My next boat will be an AT. I hear they are really good.
#16
Interesting. How many 32's do you know of sunk this way? (I'm just trying to make a list and wanting to know if I can use a post-it note or do I need legal sized tablet)
What are the "all the other issues" ? Just in case I'm not aware of them.
Fast is good.
Thanks.
My next boat will be an AT. I hear they are really good.
What are the "all the other issues" ? Just in case I'm not aware of them.
Fast is good.
Thanks.
My next boat will be an AT. I hear they are really good.
#17
How much of a wave over the stern does it really take to sink a fountain? I guess if you're riding around with the hatch open, you might have problems, but the small amount that makes it's way through the gap between the hatch and the deck shouldn't give you trouble. Now, if you're getting a big enough wave over the back to make it past the hatch and over the seats, then you must be doing something wrong.
I have never had water come over the transom of my 27', at least not in any noticeable amount. And this includes turning off the ignition at 3500 rpm so I could get a good read on the spark plugs. Even if i'm just drifting to go for a swim, I have seen pretty big wakes from cruisers come along and hit my boat right at the back, and haven't had a problem.
Maybe if you're overloaded to begin with and take a big wave over the back, you could have issues, but I just don't see it being a common problem. These boats have been in production for quite a while, and the most I hear about is anecdotal evidence that "a few" have had that problem. Most of the sinkings seem to be from mechanical issues, unrelated to what kind of hull the mercruisers are bolted into.
I have never had water come over the transom of my 27', at least not in any noticeable amount. And this includes turning off the ignition at 3500 rpm so I could get a good read on the spark plugs. Even if i'm just drifting to go for a swim, I have seen pretty big wakes from cruisers come along and hit my boat right at the back, and haven't had a problem.
Maybe if you're overloaded to begin with and take a big wave over the back, you could have issues, but I just don't see it being a common problem. These boats have been in production for quite a while, and the most I hear about is anecdotal evidence that "a few" have had that problem. Most of the sinkings seem to be from mechanical issues, unrelated to what kind of hull the mercruisers are bolted into.
#18
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I owned a 32 with 500 H.P.'s. The stern does sit very low in the water. The problem comes from the bilge blower vents on the rear. When at rest the 32 with big blocks, will sit with the rub rail on the transom about 2 inches above the water. A wave of 1-2 feet, crusier wake, ect. Water will enter the bilge blower holes on the rear when the stern is facing towards the wakes. Owned the boat 2 years. Put 120 hrs on it. Never came close to sinking or any of the other problems. The bilge stays wet, bilge blower fans dont last long because they are always damp, and when its tied to a pier, you will get told your boat is sinking.