Family performance boat = Formula SS

I wouldnt buy either....to me that (and most) Fountain is fugly. They are a love/hate boat either you dig the looks or you hate them. I hate....looks out dated, air scoops are hideous. Fountains are very well built and perform well...but I cant get over the appearance.

The baja is a baja....everyone has one. Nothing wrong with that...I just would rather have something a littel more elite.

And by elite you mean 25 donzi? :lolhit:


Its funny that you say that, because I dislike the rounded style of a powerquest, donzi type. I do however like the donzi zr style.

Everyone has their likes and dislikes on looks, some say fountains have a outdated look, but cigs are "timeless" because they pretty much have had the same look for 30 years,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I have heard the same about the Fountain dashes, they are flat and boring, but no one brings that up about a CAT with a flat dash.

Drive both, buy what you like.

Good advice. Both boats have pro's and con's.

We bought our 26 OL new and have put almost 350 hours on it so far. Has been a good fit for what we wanted it for, and the 496 has been absolutely turn key reliable. If I had it to do over again I still would have bought it.

It isn't much for tubing though....or really any sort of tow sports. Doable, but if that's important to you I'd be looking for a different type of boat.

The cockpit space in the 29 Fountains depend on if it's a single or twin motor boat. For some reason, the twin engine 29 has WAY less room between the front bolsters and the bench. I still havent figured out why, because a big block is the same length, regardless of how many are back there.
I just went from a 97 Baja 252 to a 98 32 Fever last week. (both with 502 Mags). It's a big jump in size, but I tried 32 and 33 Outlaw/Calibers, and Did find that the ride is quite a bit harsher in the Baja. The Fountain cuts through chop, while the Baja kinda 'slaps' down on top of waves. Also, my brother has a 25OL with a 496HO, and my cousin has a 29OL with twin 502s, and I can walk away from them at will as far as top speed goes. And it's quite a bit more stable to boot. Also, build quality on the Fountain is worlds away from the Baja. The Fountain FEELS like a 6 figure boat, even when you're sitting still. I've had several Bajas before the beak boat, and they ARE good boats. One of the issues I did have is that they are pretty much the Chevy of boat builders. Lots of shortcuts taken in build quality and rigging, and you can pretty much gaurantee that you will see a copy (or 2) of your boat if you go to any good sized lake. I really enjoyed my Bajas, but after getting the fountain, I don't think I'll go back. Yes, the Baja will have more cabin space, but honestly, how much are you going to use it? Mine pretty much just holds the cooler, floaties, and life jackets.
I would definitely agree with otheres in this thread, and hop on a plane and go try them both out.

I like the look of both boats if you plan on a lot of hours&going fast go Fountain!Less hours go with the Baja cool boat and less money!!Good luck!

Bajas fast boat also 50 hours vrs 300 hours???Both nice get your best deal take that one!!

I have a 27 fever and my father has a 29 fever we both couldn't be happier with them both, the ride is great and built very well and fountain has proven themselves by all the championships won and it would be hard for my father or I to buy something other than a Fountain

Not to mention there is a 5 year difference between the two boats.
Tough decision to be made.