I’m looking at getting a 29’ for Lake of the Ozarks.

It’s not the ocean, but it’s a pretty busy lake.

Are there years I should be worried about? Years that have a stronger build?

Thanks for your time

Oh man people are going to jump all over this.

LOTO is said to be rougher then the ocean!

It’s pretty rough!

Lake of the what? Never heard of it or it’s ocean/Great Lake comparable roughness. Now lake mead I hear is a monster. 😉

Good boats but big water not so good I stay inside most of the time!

1997 started step hull single or twins your choice? I have twins

My 2006 29' Fever had angled footrests and drink holders which were nice as well as the Llvorsi gauges . I did not enjoy the ride in chop unless I was skimming over the tops of waves at 50+. I would recommend going bigger if you can.
The 29' is really more like a 25 after you subtract the beak and the swimstep. Mine was powered by twin 377s with Bravo 1:165 drives and 26 pitch props.
All in all it was a nice boat. An honest 70+ mph ride.

I have an 05 29 Fever and love it, however it does ride a little rough in the chop.

I boat in Lake Huron and it can get nasty out there.

I think the OP asked for opinions on the best year for a 29, not if this was the right hull for the lake.

Since they are long out of production, I would suggest the latest model year you can find that passes all the usual inspection pain points. A late model, stepped, 525 boat would be my suggestion.