oh6662b

hey guys just wanted some of your thoughts on a 29ft fountain with 500efi and xr1 drive i have a 272 formula now its a 85 just wanted to go newer and faster some guys say its a downgrade that the 29 is smaller then the 272 i ll be running her on lake erie going to islands often any input ect thx

Racerngr1

That's the boat I have and really like it, I think it a good combo. If you're looking, I would consider putting mine on the market as well since I have a baby on the way. Any other questions let me know and I'll help if I can.

t500hps

they are 2 different boats, I've had friends with both of them. The 272 will have aprox 2-3 ft longer running length, a deeper V, and is between 1,000-1,500lbs heavier. The 29 is newer/more modern, and certainly faster but will give up a fair amount of rough water capability........not that it can't take some rough water, but not like the 272.

IE: the 272 is 27 ft of hull without the platform...adding that adds 2-2.5 ft. The 29 is 29 ft measuring the platform and the "beak". The platform means subtracting 2-2.5 ft but the beak means another 1-2 foot comes off it too. The 29 bow (after the beak) comes back quickly further reducing running length while the 272 is an older design that drops the bow down to the water more quickly (more running length). Just thought I would add these comments before the Fountain advocates bashed the method of my math.

oh6662b

hey racer whats your top end and your cruise speed gallons per hour burn

fountainracing65

LOL...so your saying the 272 is a better rough water boat? Do your sheets stick to your leg in the mornings? That is a good one.

oh6662b

i didnt say the formula is better in the rough stuff just want to know if its comparable

t500hps

Have you spent time riding on and walking around both boats? (don't confuse the Formula 272 with the later 271, completely different boats and the Fountain just might be the better ride there).

Went on a 300 mile 5 day trip with a bunch of boats, among them a 272 and a 29......the 29 owner complained about having to take the boat back to fountain TWICE to fix hull delamination from the pounding, he now has a 42 Sonic. The Formula was a 17 year old boat that the owners were very happy with the way it performed on the same trip. It's simply a shorter, lighter boat. The 38's and 42's ride just fine but Fountains 29 footer is not going to be a fun ride in 4-5 seas.


and BTW: I have no idea what the water conditions are where you boat....I've read online that the lake can get nasty.

oh6662b

thx for input hp 3 to 5s are common on lake erie just thinking it would be good to get into a single my 272 doesgood but she drinks bout 30gallons a hour

Racerngr1

The real world top end speed on my boat is ~70 on GPS. In the ocean I can get it up to 72ish with a light load but the warm water and high heat in Havasu brings it down to 68-70 on GPS.

Fuel consumption is suprisingly low. I don't have any accurate numbers because Fountain has always had a problem with the sending unit on that design of tank so I've never had an accurate gauge. Best guess on that would be 15 GPH at WOT. It's supprisingly easy on the gas card though.

oh6662b

wow thats twice as fast and half the gas