Hi guys, just one question … My friend is thinking about buying a Fountain. He wants a 47, but he also wants to boat on the Chain about 8 to 10 times a year. I think it is too big for being out there. I know of a few 42’s that run Fox Lake … but 47 is a much bigger boat. He does not want to be disrespectful … what are your thoughts??



Thanks
Bryan

Get a 25-30' for the chain and use the 47' on some real water and not a mud puddle.

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I've seen 2 other 47's out there over the years. Having limited options to dock at restaurants/wateringholes is the biggest problem with running anything over 28 feet there.

If he likes to regularly anchor in places (i.e.Petite Lake), I say go for it, no harm no foul, as long as he is comfortable boating on densely populated waterways.

For the record, I live on the Chain but I havent boated there with my Gun. I did run my 35 Cafe and 29 Donzi there though.

I agree with Jamie

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Bring it....it can't be any worse than some people with small bowriders that have no idea how to drive or which side of the channel to be on. I have a 35 lightning and I'm out there just about every weekend.

Don't worry about what others think, life's short...if they say anthing it because their jealous.

I echo others comments and can testify that docking for a boat that big will be an issue if you want to stop for food or whatever. I have a 36 ft boat and sometimes I cannot dock it due to the length.

The chain is also shallow, but that thing drafts no more than what a single drafts so I say bring it out so we can have something to see and talk about