Hi I I'm looking for my first boat and can't figure out what kind to get. I have about 30k to spend and be comfortable. I have looked at fountain fever 27, baja, donzi and everything in between. I'm just looking for the most bang for my buck. As I live in northern indiana I have notice I'm going to have to make a good drive to find one since I have not been able to find much around here. There is really no market here for performance boat. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

You can get a nice late 90's early 2000's fountain 27 in your price range. Stick with the 502, and you might even get one already supercharged for that price. I know I will get slammed by saying this but the baja will not out perform the fountain, and the Donzi will price you out of your bracket.

27' Fountain is more like a 24' boat Also baja's will be easier to resell when you get two foot itis. There is a reason there is a TON of fountain's for sale all the time. You might also be able to get your self into a mid-late 90's formula. 272, 312 sr1. Maybe even a fastec if you find a guy really needing to sell his boat.

But there should be tons of great boats out there around 30k. Like Zeek said, try and stay with a 502 mag efi.

Also with the end of the boating season coming, up your holding the cards and can probably get a pretty good deal on one.

I live in Columbus Indiana, and have a really low Hour Fountain Fever 27'. It is a stepped hull 1999 and It has a 509" fuel injected motor with a Vortech Supercharger and intercooler. The motor has 173 hours and the boat has around 288hours. It has full hydraulic external steering and K-planes. Loaded with every option!!This boat has been kept inside it's entire life and has a perfect interior and a beautiful exterior. never any damage!! It has two new fuel pumps and a new sea water pump. Absolutely water ready. We can hit Monroe for a test drive with no worries. Comes with nice tandem axle trailer!! 29,000 firm!! I also own an older Baja.

Pics Pics!!!!

A quick search on the oso classifieds yielded 77 boats under 30k.........

I recently sold this formula, and it is back on the market. The owner is looking to go to a CAT. There are a few threads on the forum about the boat. It's a good one.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o53178-en.html

PM me with your e-mail and I will send you the pics.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...mall/53443.jpg
Immaculate, fully loaded Fountain Fever 509"mpi mag w/Vortech supercharger w/intercooler, full Hydraulic steering, K-planes, stored inside since new, @279 hours on boat 167 on motor. everything works electric bolsters, cabin is clean, interior is perfect no rips or loose stitching, must see to appreciate, nice tandem axle trailer included, full headers, no expense spared motor set-up, water ready absolutely 0 issues!!too much to list

Ad Number: 53443

Price: 29000