27 Fountain
09-24-2013 | 07:54 PM
#11
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
I beg to differ with the other posters. It is a nice boat and put together well but the ride is TERRIBLE in anything over 2's. I sold mine this spring because I was sick of getting killed in rough water. It was a great boat for inland lakes and rivers, but not for the great lakes/ocean. As far as handling it handles well up to about 60 and then has a tendency to chine walk up to 70.
Shoot, I'm not a fan of 3-4's on my 30' boat.
And as mentioned above it can be a handful around 70mph and you need to know how to drive through it. The boat becomes more stable at 80-95mph.
Last edited by Rookie; 09-24-2013 at 08:20 PM.
09-24-2013 | 08:17 PM
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From: Fort Myers, FL
Not sure if a 27 fever is the way to go. They sure do like to dance.. that is just my thoughts but,I have had many hours at the helm of 27's and 29's love both boats! I would feel more safe on a 29' at the speeds your wanting. Both great boats in some good choppy conditions as for big rollers lets face the facts they will not span the gap you will get wet period. Great for smaller water or calm days in the big water.
09-24-2013 | 09:43 PM
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From: Long Island
27'Progression putting one together now whippled 525efi. Drove one at 90 mph in 3's like it was on rails,well built custom boat.
