Hi guys. I'm new to the boards but had a few questions. I'm thinking about getting into boating again. I grew up boating but my parents got out of it 5 years ago to buy a RV and do the camping thing. But now after taking my buddy's boat out for a ride last year I want back in

I've always had a huge fascination about Baja's and Fountains and owning one some day. So now I've narrowed it down to a 27 Fever and the 25 Outlaw. How do these boats compare? For sake of argument lets say both boats have the 454mag. I know a lot more about the 25 outlaw then the 27 fever but I really like the looks and history of the fountain.

Roush? You work there? I used to be in the Mareting dept. I actually have a 27 for sale in Cornelius NC right now with big power.

I think that you will find that the 27 is a much faster and better all around built boat.

The baja may have a little more interior room, but the fountain will be a better boat in just about all the other areas. I love my 27'. It's a much better built boat than baja's of the same era (early 90's).

Good Thread.

These two boats are at the top of my list for a potential upgrade path. I like the Fountain better, hands down, but it is more expensive.

I have found that if I match the two, year-for-year, power-for-power, similiar condition, hours, etc... the Fountain is about 13k more on average, and most would agree that it's worth it. I would, too!

I think the fountain may hold re-sale value better, but Bajas are popular in my area and dominate the market ( it's a tiny market here).

If money were not a concern, I wouldn't even need to ask the question. But if the deal on a Baja was just too good to pass on, I know that I could still be happy.

in all due respect , but i truly dont see were comparing apples to apples here , theese two boats arnt comparable ! i say spend the extra dough and enjoy !!

I wish I worked for Roush but I just happened to be a huge Kurt Bush fan

Which one of these boats would be better in rough water? I will be mostly used on lake Erie so it would would mostly be seeing 1-3 footers. I love the looks of both boats but I've always had a hard on for owning a Fountain.

Baja is heavier and wider but slower. Mine runs well through the ruff stuff but you have to keep it hung and skip over the tops.

cool I'm not all that worried about ruff stop as long as it is safe to drive it in a little more adverse weather.

I was in the same situation as you, trying to decide between an OL 25 and a 27 beak. Liked both boats. Then a deal on my current 29 came up. The Fountain is faster of course but more $$$$. I think a Fountain might hold its value more than an OL 25.