Never said it will run top speed in all conditions, and I never get surprised by a larger hull running good in big water. Point is I am sure there is better for some days, but I am also sure there fountain is better on some days as wells that is never mentioned when taking down about a fountain.

I am spoiled by inland lakes and rivers in upstate ny. The op boats in Erie and the Niagra river. Would you say a fountain is a bad choice for him in a 33-35 size?

he is in Erie Pa. he isnt a river boater. But for boating on the niagara and setting the river on fire like in back to the future yup a 33/35 fountain would be ideal. as for the lakes i would have a couple different choices of boats id rather be in. i would take a 80mph cig vs a 100mph fountain for the majority of boating done on the great lakes

And something other than bravo drives :)

Almost forgot the OP was asking about ride quality. Coming from a 28 I still think his expectations will be met with a 33/35 fountain. Sure a 38 cig, or 41 apache would be a better boat for huge water, but he has been doing it in a 28. Also the op has limited garage space.

Waa waa waaa god some if the cig guys are uber annoying. A 16ft sea ray is as big as a 33 fountain. Oh yeah the Great Lakes, no one has ever run in bigger water. Try actually going offshore. A 33 fountain will run in any water a pleasure boater wants to be out in.

Actually went to inspect and water test a 'flat deck' this past weekend.

Would like to get a buyer lined up for my 35, but tough to even think of letting her go !

Was wondering how that went.

How Now, Brown Cow!!! ?

Kelly that is one bad ass ride.

[QUOTE=4bus;4103624]Never said it will run top speed in all conditions, and I never get surprised by a larger hull running good in big water. Point is I am sure there is better for some days, but I am also sure there fountain is better on some days as wells that is never mentioned when taking down about a fountain.

I am spoiled by inland lakes and rivers in upstate ny. The op boats in Erie and the Niagra river. Would you say a fountain is a bad choice for him in a 33-35
I can't say since I've never been in a 33 or 35. I have been in a 38 and would be a better choice in my opinion for Lake Erie. The bottom line is your boat fits your needs as does mine. Doesn't mean one's better than the other. I just get sick of people dogging older straight bottom boats because they're slow when around here 70 is plenty fast on most days.

Have you been in a 33 before? Tells us about it.