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Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
01-06-2006 | 04:14 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by 29scarab
Just a few more to tease CLAY!! 
01-06-2006 | 04:48 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by pull my trigger
Hey 29......the woman standing beside the motor is very sexy......just so you know
Thanks,
01-06-2006 | 04:50 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by Edward R. Cozzi
Twins in a small boat are a pain to service anything. Even something as basic as a compression test becomes a big ordeal.
01-06-2006 | 05:52 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by Edward R. Cozzi
Twins in a small boat are a pain to service anything. Even something as basic as a compression test becomes a big ordeal.
Clay is there anything out there a little bigger than 29 with twins thats in your price range ??
Go bigger
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01-06-2006 | 06:02 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
MY 8.8 isn't too bad to service. No problems with the cables either, that sounds like poor rigging.
The Scarabs are pigs, not sure why. The Fountain will serve you well and should hold a higher resale value.
The Fountain sits real low in the stern. Looks cool as ever on the dock and idling. Just don't leave it on a bouy overnight where the water can kick up and you'll be fine.
The Scarabs are pigs, not sure why. The Fountain will serve you well and should hold a higher resale value.
The Fountain sits real low in the stern. Looks cool as ever on the dock and idling. Just don't leave it on a bouy overnight where the water can kick up and you'll be fine.
01-06-2006 | 06:03 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Plus, I would take an NA motor over blowers any day. Much less maintanance and generally longer engine life. Puffers a cool to have if you know what your doing but for most folks they're just a pain.
01-06-2006 | 06:04 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
Clay is there anything out there a little bigger than 29 with twins thats in your price range ??
Go bigger
Rob
Go bigger
Rob
There are lots of very nice 29-foot boats under $40K right now. I just need to see (and maybe drive) them all and buy the one I like best.
BTW... I order my new truck today. 2006 Chevy Silverado with the Vortec Max (345hp) package and the LT3 (top-of-the-line) trim. It is extended cab, 6 1/2 foot bed, solid white, 4x4, has tan leather heated seats, XM radio, and can tow 10,000 pounds.
2006 is gonna be a good year!
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01-06-2006 | 06:09 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Clay take your time .It took me a 6 months to decide what I wanted and 6 months to find one like new condition.
Also a twin boat will be easer on drives than a single blower boat .I use to have a Blown Single Scarab
Good luck
Rob
Also a twin boat will be easer on drives than a single blower boat .I use to have a Blown Single Scarab
Good luck
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01-06-2006 | 06:40 PM
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Re: Single Engine 1996 Scrab or Twin-Engine 1990 Fountain?
Originally Posted by 29scarab
I run it in Clear Lake, Galveston Bay but I cracked a piston Memorial Weekend and the shop has had it since then. There slow as molasses! 
I plan on having a good summer if they get there crap together and get it out of the race shop. Computer had to be sent off to Mark at Precision for some more fine tuning and then back on the dyno again.
Tha boat is clean but it does need some cosmetic work. The only thing stock on the boat is the hull.
Its been garage kept since 96 when i bought it brand new!
I plan on having a good summer if they get there crap together and get it out of the race shop. Computer had to be sent off to Mark at Precision for some more fine tuning and then back on the dyno again.
Tha boat is clean but it does need some cosmetic work. The only thing stock on the boat is the hull.
Its been garage kept since 96 when i bought it brand new!
we will need to hook up this summer............
your rig looks sharp.... Tom
