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Old 01-29-2020, 11:29 PM
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hey guys. looking into finding a 27 fever with a 496 HO. any pros and con would be great. love the look. are they driver friendly? hows the ride? top end ? etc... any input would be great thanks!!!
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Do a search, there is a lot of information on this question. I have owned both (not with a 496), get a 29. The 27 is a small boat, especially after you get use to it. The 29 is a popular boat, the price reflects that. PM me If you have any specific questions. I’m not crazy about a 496 single. Propped right, it may hit 70.
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Where do you plan to use the boat?
As Jtbooten said, it's a small boat (cockpit and cabin). On the 3rd outing, I told my wife we need a bigger boat. Ride-wise, it was perfect for our local river which doesn't get rough at all.
From a 27, we went to a 35, and from 35 to a 42. ...and the 42 is still not big enough! LOL

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Originally Posted by ellwood
hey guys. looking into finding a 27 fever with a 496 HO. any pros and con would be great. love the look. are they driver friendly? hows the ride? top end ? etc... any input would be great thanks!!!
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I also own a 27'-29' 1990 Fountain 29' great size boat 2 small blocks #1 my 02! The 29' also a little faster! But on a lake get the single 496 or 525 good luck!
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I was in the market for a 26-28 single engine sport boat. I came across an 04 27 496HO with 68hrs on it and pulled the trigger. I came out of a 23' center console so to me this thing rode like a Cadillac, lol. I boat on the Detroit River and Lake Erie. I definitely pick and choose the days that I'm out on Erie but I love my 27.
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I tackle Lake Erie regularly in a 22' boat!
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I tackle Lake Erie regularly in a 22' boat!
Kind of a big deal
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Originally Posted by Delo1142
Kind of a big deal
lol. Yeah. Got caught in honest 6-8 footers once and had to idle from PIB to the Detroit River!
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https://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/63719


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hey guys. looking into finding a 27 fever with a 496 HO. any pros and con would be great. love the look. are they driver friendly? hows the ride? top end ? etc... any input would be great thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
lol. Yeah. Got caught in honest 6-8 footers once and had to idle from PIB to the Detroit River!
YIKES dude
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