Switching from CC to HP Fountain
07-22-2015 | 09:12 AM
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Might be a bit older than you want but I have a 1993 Formula SR1 271 for sale on Kijji in Ontario. It is very stock with the Magnum and a bravo drive but only about 350 hours on it. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-mot...rc=topAdSearch I might be interested in trade plus cash for yours as I am looking to go CC for our next boat.
07-22-2015 | 10:10 AM
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From: Oakville ON.
Hi All
Thanks for responding to my thread. Just like The Hull Truth site.
Lots of good information and tremendous responses. All very helpful and will be useful in considering my next steps.
rak rue you summed my position up very succinctly.
greg800 I have been on Double R's website and I have met Jim Earle over the years boating in Georgian Bay.
I will PM you
Thanks again all for your responses.
Thanks for responding to my thread. Just like The Hull Truth site.
Lots of good information and tremendous responses. All very helpful and will be useful in considering my next steps.
rak rue you summed my position up very succinctly.
greg800 I have been on Double R's website and I have met Jim Earle over the years boating in Georgian Bay.
I will PM you
Thanks again all for your responses.
07-22-2015 | 08:00 PM
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Uluru if your looking for a late model 29', PM if your really interested in buying. My boats not up for sale, but would consider it if it worked for both of us. I'm having my 3rd back surgery and was planning stepping up in size if it bothered me after I recover? If not, good luck with your search. I've been extremely happy with my boat and would buy another Fountain any day.
07-24-2015 | 04:11 PM
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Can someone direct me to a site where I can determine the dry weight of a Fountain 27' Fever vs. a 29' Fever with the single 525 motor?
Or better yet do one of the members of this site have the information
After all my analysis this is the direction I am headed and I am now looking at the towing weight issue.
I will be towing the boat with a 2014 Chevy Silverado High Country 1500 with a 5.3 litre V8 automatic with a 3.42 rear axle ratio.
The truck tows my 29' Centre Console, which supposedly has a dry weight of 5,500 lbs., with no problem although not as easily as my 2011 GMC 2500 Diesel did.
Most tows will be shorter and not like when I towed the boat back and forth to the Keys from Oakville, ON. with my 2500.
Thanks for the assistance.
Or better yet do one of the members of this site have the information
After all my analysis this is the direction I am headed and I am now looking at the towing weight issue.
I will be towing the boat with a 2014 Chevy Silverado High Country 1500 with a 5.3 litre V8 automatic with a 3.42 rear axle ratio.
The truck tows my 29' Centre Console, which supposedly has a dry weight of 5,500 lbs., with no problem although not as easily as my 2011 GMC 2500 Diesel did.
Most tows will be shorter and not like when I towed the boat back and forth to the Keys from Oakville, ON. with my 2500.
Thanks for the assistance.
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01-02-2019 | 01:40 PM
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Just an update after these last 3 years have gone by.
Sold my 29' Fountain CC in summer 2018
Purchased a new to me, '98 29' Fountain Fever with 85 original hours on it in the fall of 2018
Twin 454s MAG MPI, 385hp each - like new.
My mechanic tested it and had it surveyed, considered to be in show room condition.
Previous owners (2 older gentlemen) hardly ran it but kept it properly serviced and stored inside heated, air conditioned all the time.
Changed my tow vehicle to a new 2017 Chevy 2500 HD with Duramax in summer of 2017
Can't wait for this coming summer to run the boat
All set for some fun.
Sold my 29' Fountain CC in summer 2018
Purchased a new to me, '98 29' Fountain Fever with 85 original hours on it in the fall of 2018
Twin 454s MAG MPI, 385hp each - like new.
My mechanic tested it and had it surveyed, considered to be in show room condition.
Previous owners (2 older gentlemen) hardly ran it but kept it properly serviced and stored inside heated, air conditioned all the time.
Changed my tow vehicle to a new 2017 Chevy 2500 HD with Duramax in summer of 2017
Can't wait for this coming summer to run the boat
All set for some fun.
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01-02-2019 | 04:21 PM
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Nice buy! I understand the age thing as well, have had thoughts of selling the 35 I have now and picking up a 29 single just for the ease of use. The 29 Fever is without a doubt the best choice for a single engine Fountain. Bravo! Enjoy!
