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Old 10-27-2009 | 03:53 PM
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I am thinking about buying a 27 fever in st. pete . I have been a donzi classic owner for years but wanted something a little bigger and the price seems right .. your opinions are appreciated !
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Old 10-27-2009 | 04:39 PM
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Talking to the choir here...

Fountains are fine boats!
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Old 10-28-2009 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by smokediver
I am thinking about buying a 27 fever in st. pete . I have been a donzi classic owner for years but wanted something a little bigger and the price seems right .. your opinions are appreciated !
I have one up in Jax. I will make you a deal and help with deliever if you are in Fl. Just bought a new boat and don't want 2 pmts. My boat is in the classifieds.
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Old 10-28-2009 | 08:11 AM
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The 27 is a nice boat, depending on where you boat. Lakes and protected rivers they are ok. The 29 single is a better all around boat, more cockpit room, handles rougher water better, and still small enough to tow with 1/2 ton pickup. But if you are buying on price you have to go with the best deal for you.
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Old 10-28-2009 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by K & G Construction
I have one up in Jax. I will make you a deal and help with deliever if you are in Fl. Just bought a new boat and don't want 2 pmts. My boat is in the classifieds.
I appreciate the offer but have put a little down on the 27 that lightning bay has listed , pending a compression/leakdown test and sea trial ..
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Old 11-02-2009 | 12:01 PM
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My first FOUNTAIN, was a 27 loved the boat, had a HP 500 in it ran real strong. I screwed the boat up, put a pro charger on it.... Ran faster, blew up drives etc....
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Old 11-02-2009 | 09:41 PM
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My first FOUNTAIN, was a 27 loved the boat, had a HP 500 in it ran real strong. I screwed the boat up, put a pro charger on it.... Ran faster, blew up drives etc....
LOL ! i put a 383 in my 16 classic in front of an alpha drive . I know the drill !
I pulled the trigger and should pick it up sometime this week when the trailer is ready .. Really looking forward to the new boat and learning the left hand controls !
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Old 11-03-2009 | 11:54 AM
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piece of cake , no problem
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Old 11-04-2009 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by smokediver
LOL ! i put a 383 in my 16 classic in front of an alpha drive . I know the drill !
I pulled the trigger and should pick it up sometime this week when the trailer is ready .. Really looking forward to the new boat and learning the left hand controls !
I thought the samething about left hand controls, they are great. When I'am docking I stand in front of them it's alot better than right hand controls.
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Old 11-04-2009 | 08:21 PM
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I am a lefty and I must be a little slow but after throttleing and shifting with my left had for 25 years it took me 2 years to readjust. I hear most people have a much simpler time with it
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