Scarab Vs Fountain Vs Donzi Center Console
09-11-2015, 07:39 AM
#23
I have had a 30 Concept and now have a 32 Dakota, the Concept was a nice boat and a blast to drive but it was a little small. The Dakota is a much bigger boat and rides much better than the Concept. They are not as well known but I am very happy with it, they are 31'8" L x 8' W , very well built and wood free. I have heard great things about the Fountain 31 but really preferred the layout of the Dakota, it has seats up front, a head in the console with about 5'3" headroom and a walk through transom, once you have a walk through transom you wont want to step over one again. It has a self bailing cockpit, live wells, fresh water wash down, a lot of features packed into a boat of this size.
I like the Scarabs but you have to have one surveyed due to the possible rot.
I like the Scarabs but you have to have one surveyed due to the possible rot.
09-11-2015, 10:33 AM
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Thank you for this comment. It was a big help. I am going to look into those brands and see what I can come up with. Budget is always a restriction but I like hearing new brands to look into for the CC. Thank you for this! Are stepped hulls good with rough waters or should I stay away from them for ride comfort?
09-11-2015, 11:25 AM
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Definitely worth a look, my arch was just re-done and powder coated so you wont find another one like it! It really updated the bpat, IMO.
I am looking at waterfront properties and this might be a little big for some of the slips so it might be for sale! I'd be at about $37K with a tripple axle trailer that's in decent shape.
I am looking at waterfront properties and this might be a little big for some of the slips so it might be for sale! I'd be at about $37K with a tripple axle trailer that's in decent shape.
09-14-2015, 07:36 AM
#26
Thank you all again. I have been looking around over the weekend and came across a Concept CC. I have never been in one on the water, anyone have any thoughts on those? How are they compared to the Fountains? How are they in rough waters? Speeds with twin 225 or 250 on a 30'?
09-14-2015, 10:04 AM
#27
I have had a 30 Concept and now have a 32 Dakota, the Concept was a nice boat and a blast to drive but it was a little small. The Dakota is a much bigger boat and rides much better than the Concept. They are not as well known but I am very happy with it, they are 31'8" L x 8' W , very well built and wood free. I have heard great things about the Fountain 31 but really preferred the layout of the Dakota, it has seats up front, a head in the console with about 5'3" headroom and a walk through transom, once you have a walk through transom you wont want to step over one again. It has a self bailing cockpit, live wells, fresh water wash down, a lot of features packed into a boat of this size.
I like the Scarabs but you have to have one surveyed due to the possible rot.
I like the Scarabs but you have to have one surveyed due to the possible rot.
09-14-2015, 02:38 PM
#29
I did not know that. There are draws to that and I'm not a big fan of it. I did hear from one person they do get wet and have wood. Just don't know how true it is and if it is a common thing. I know superboat drains to the bilge and that system works fine for them, maybe Concept is the same, maybe not.
