used fountain advice
12-14-2010 | 06:46 PM
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used fountain advice
hello to all. the wife and i are looking to move up to a bigger and faster boat.saw an ad for a 97 32 foot fever with twin 500 blue motors as i have heard them called. i believe the hours are around 300,fresh water vessel. the seller is asking around 49 k. any suggestions from you guys here at oso would be well appreciated.i would really like to spend a bit less but i dont want to insult anyone.if anyone knows of anything out there i am open to anything. thanks in advance for the help.
12-14-2010 | 07:01 PM
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From: Osage Beach, Missouri - 28mm
The adds on OSO are awesome, check them out and see where the prices are. Is the trailer included? Any work ever done to the motors? How many owners? Does it look like it was taken care of? Maybe have a survey done if you are unsure.
12-14-2010 | 07:03 PM
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If the motors have had the valvesprings done, they should be fine. If everything checks out with the boat, I would haggle the price with the seller a little. I know Shogren has a 96 35' with 250 hours on rebuilt hp500's for the same price.
12-14-2010 | 07:13 PM
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not trying to hijack your thread or anything, just thought Id throw out there that I have a 29 fountain fever with twin 454 mags (rebuilt with only 12 hrs on them with receipts on the motors) for sale in the classifieds, its a 1991 but has many upgrades, solid white paint,solid white interior and new cabin interior. asking $27,500 OBO have tons of receipts and survey papers as well.
12-15-2010 | 04:54 AM
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is it this one [http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2080594453.html] ?? If so know the boats previous owner.. It was his Baby was stored inside and used in fresh water . Nice boat for the money!!!and if it is this boat the valve springs were done.
12-15-2010 | 10:48 AM
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2-32's & 35
12-15-2010 | 12:05 PM
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12-15-2010 | 02:47 PM
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Frisky.....you down in the 7th District? Water gets rough down on that end of the Potomac. If you can swing the 35 from Shogren, It would be your best choice for were you usually boat. 32 vs 35, 3 feet dont sound like much, but that 35 is alot more boat than the 32. Better balanced, Runs faster than a 32 with the same power,
Had a 32 and a 35. The 35 is a better boat for where you are. Plus Scott and Greg, at Shogren Marine geat people to deal with. Have bought 2 Fountains from them myself. 32 is not a bad boat, but between the two I would get the 35.
Had a 32 and a 35. The 35 is a better boat for where you are. Plus Scott and Greg, at Shogren Marine geat people to deal with. Have bought 2 Fountains from them myself. 32 is not a bad boat, but between the two I would get the 35.
