29 Fever input needed.
12-23-2013 | 06:35 AM
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Oh yeah...forgot about that too.. the 525 is closed cooled. I think you can add closed cooling to the 500 which you should really consider if you're in salt.. still think you're better off with a 525...
12-23-2013 | 08:57 AM
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I owned a 1998 29 Fever and would not recommend it for Gulf/Bay use. The boat is not a good rough water boat and you will take a pounding. Quality-wise, I have nothing but praise for Fountain - excellent fit and finish on the boat. Ride-wise... not so much when it comes to the 29.
The single may be a little slow out of the hole - mine had a 525SC and we nicknamed it "bog-o-matic". We eventually swapped out the short k-planes for the long ones and swapped the standard lower for a -2 IMCO and improved things a bit. Not a cheap solution though. Running a 30P Bravo labbed prop, we saw a best of 78 - 79 mph but the boat ran a consistent 75.
If I were looking for a single engine 27 - 29ft boat for use in the Tampa Bay area, I would strongly consider a 28 Pantera. I have never owned one, but the few I have been in impressed me.
The single may be a little slow out of the hole - mine had a 525SC and we nicknamed it "bog-o-matic". We eventually swapped out the short k-planes for the long ones and swapped the standard lower for a -2 IMCO and improved things a bit. Not a cheap solution though. Running a 30P Bravo labbed prop, we saw a best of 78 - 79 mph but the boat ran a consistent 75.
If I were looking for a single engine 27 - 29ft boat for use in the Tampa Bay area, I would strongly consider a 28 Pantera. I have never owned one, but the few I have been in impressed me.
12-23-2013 | 11:46 AM
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I owned a 1998 29 Fever and would not recommend it for Gulf/Bay use. The boat is not a good rough water boat and you will take a pounding. Quality-wise, I have nothing but praise for Fountain - excellent fit and finish on the boat. Ride-wise... not so much when it comes to the 29.
The single may be a little slow out of the hole - mine had a 525SC and we nicknamed it "bog-o-matic". We eventually swapped out the short k-planes for the long ones and swapped the standard lower for a -2 IMCO and improved things a bit. Not a cheap solution though. Running a 30P Bravo labbed prop, we saw a best of 78 - 79 mph but the boat ran a consistent 75.
If I were looking for a single engine 27 - 29ft boat for use in the Tampa Bay area, I would strongly consider a 28 Pantera. I have never owned one, but the few I have been in impressed me.
The single may be a little slow out of the hole - mine had a 525SC and we nicknamed it "bog-o-matic". We eventually swapped out the short k-planes for the long ones and swapped the standard lower for a -2 IMCO and improved things a bit. Not a cheap solution though. Running a 30P Bravo labbed prop, we saw a best of 78 - 79 mph but the boat ran a consistent 75.
If I were looking for a single engine 27 - 29ft boat for use in the Tampa Bay area, I would strongly consider a 28 Pantera. I have never owned one, but the few I have been in impressed me.
Interesting... I have always known the fountains to be a good ride but have never been on a 29 fever. Thanks for the input, I will take it into consideration.
Jim
12-23-2013 | 02:41 PM
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Remember, the 35' and up Fountains had a 23 degree deadrise bottom. The 32' and below Fountains (except for the 24') had a 21 degree deadrise bottom.
12-23-2013 | 03:36 PM
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There are two boats in my area for sale....
a 2000 27' Fever with 502
a 2004 29' Fever with 525
Both very clean. If these interest you, I can forward you contact details. Located in Western Kentucky.
a 2000 27' Fever with 502
a 2004 29' Fever with 525
Both very clean. If these interest you, I can forward you contact details. Located in Western Kentucky.
12-23-2013 | 07:51 PM
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12-24-2013 | 10:53 AM
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There are two boats in my area for sale....
a 2000 27' Fever with 502
a 2004 29' Fever with 525
Both very clean. If these interest you, I can forward you contact details. Located in Western Kentucky.
The 29' with 525 is extremely clean and worth consideration - 100% fresh water. I've seen it and believe it is one of the cleanest you will find.
a 2000 27' Fever with 502
a 2004 29' Fever with 525
Both very clean. If these interest you, I can forward you contact details. Located in Western Kentucky.
The 29' with 525 is extremely clean and worth consideration - 100% fresh water. I've seen it and believe it is one of the cleanest you will find.
