I am considering buying a non-step hull 29 Fountain with a single. Has anyone out there had or do you now have this set-up? If so, what are your thoughts? There seem to be plenty of twin engined versions of this boat but few singles. Any information would be appreciated.

The problem I have with twins is weight. I do a fair amount of trailering and my tow vehicle is too light to deal with a twin engined 29. I have looked at a number of 29's with 454's and would love to have twins but I don't want to have to buy a 3/4 ton truck, either. WAwaWaWaWa.

If you are saying that you have a 1/2 ton truck and do a lot of trailering then be carefull. I don't know what truck it is but a 29 will most likely exceed your towing capacity. If you havn't trailed that kind of weight before then try before you buy.

I say this because I have a 27 and tow with a big block dually and am very comfortable. But I would not try my 27 with a half ton, I trailer over 4 hrs one way.

Just a word of caution.

I towed my 27 with a half ton ford f-150 and was well within it's rated capacity, a 29 would be too but just on it's edge, the f-150 has a you need a class 4 hitch.

The 4x4 has an 8200 capacity and the 4x2 8800. A 29 weighs in at 5500 dry, I would guess it's 6500 with twins, 1500 for a trailer and 1000 left for fuel and gear. Like I said you would be right at the max on a twin 29 with a half ton. A single 29 would give you some margin

I have a 1991 29 with twin 454's and small B&M blowers this fountain runs 84 on gps and is one nice boat . I would think it would be a real slug with a single. I also pull with a f-250 would not try a 150 were we live to many steep hills. I am going larger so mine is for sale also. e-mail If you are looking this boat has to much to pass up for the price. good luck boating

Seaweasel,

I had a 98' 29 single with HP500 before moving up to a 35 Lightning. We towed the boat with a Chevy Z71 half ton pick-up and never had any problems. The boat ran 75 MPH with optimum conditions. The thing you would enjoy the most about a 29 single is the room in the engine box. Plenty of room on either side to change plugs, etc, unless you get the optional water system (then the port side is a little crowded. With the two engine 29, the engines are shoe-horned in, and the trim and tab pumps are bolted to the seat back, so you can't easily access the front of the engines. That makes changing plugs on the centerline cylinders a real challenge. Had a buddy with a 32 and its the same story...a tight fit

The other big gain you get is that the cockpit on a 29 single is bigger than a 32 because the seat is moved back some. Its a very efficient layout.

The one thing I didn't like about the 29 is the flex point of the boat is in the center of boat right under the step down into the cabin. AS a result, whenever we were out in big water, the flex of the boat would separate the depth transducer puck from the hull. We solved that problem by mounting it in silicone in the engine box instead of epoxying it to the hull.

I haven't seen many used 29 singles for sale, so people must like'em. Either boat would be fun, but I agree with you that your tow vehicle might be challenged with a two engine 29. THe Chevy pick-up I had wasn't very good for braking (even with the surge brakes), so I moved up to a F250 PSD to pull my 35.

Good Luck in your search.

I just sold my '98 29 single 500 HP. I towed with an Expedition. Never had any problems. Why do you want a non step hull? The stepped hulls glide so well across the water. I agree with staying with a single in that boat though. I don't like the way it sits in the water with twins (blower vent holes almost under water). You also have the weight, gas and maintenance issues. Awesome boat all the way around!