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Brad Christy 03-15-2024 11:03 AM


Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 4893004)
a 29 is faster than a 27 maybe but not a 32,

could be wrong, what do I know

Boatnt,

I'm not familiar with the pantheon of Fountain models, so this is a genuine question...

How is a 29' inherently fast than a 27'? This goes against everything I think I know about boats. Was the 27 a comparative dud? The 29 just rocking it? Or is it assumed the 29 would be a twin? This is where my head is, given you stated that a 33 would be faster than a 27.

Just wondering....

Thanks. Brad.

boatnt 03-15-2024 02:45 PM

https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...t%20more%20too.

has to do with the hull design , attached link has a lot of good info

Brad Christy 03-15-2024 04:14 PM


Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 4893123)
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...t%20more%20too.

has to do with the hull design , attached link has a lot of good info

Boatnt,

Gotcha.

Carry on.

Thanks. Brad.

rak rua 03-15-2024 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4893095)
Boatnt,

I'm not familiar with the pantheon of Fountain models, so this is a genuine question...

How is a 29' inherently fast than a 27'? This goes against everything I think I know about boats. Was the 27 a comparative dud? The 29 just rocking it? Or is it assumed the 29 would be a twin? This is where my head is, given you stated that a 33 would be faster than a 27.

Just wondering....

Thanks. Brad.

Not the first time Fountain’s larger model is faster than the smaller sibling.
I owned a 34’ CC with triple 275 Verados. Factory quoted speeds of 68mph +. Same power on the 38, they quoted 72mph +.

Real world speeds from owners confirmed the 38 had an extra few mph. The 38 was longer wider and heavier but still faster. I think buoyancy on the wider hull played a part. I really enjoyed my 34, but was always left wondering, how good the 38 must have been. :)

RR

BoeingPilot 03-16-2024 12:05 AM


Originally Posted by dykstra (Post 4893081)
Are you looking for a 29’ single or twin engine?

Probably a single. Bay looks too tight for my preference for another twin. Keep me in mind if something comes up, am partial to the American flag themed hull.

Brad Christy 03-16-2024 06:37 AM


Originally Posted by rak rua (Post 4893142)
Not the first time Fountain’s larger model is faster than the smaller sibling.
I owned a 34’ CC with triple 275 Verados. Factory quoted speeds of 68mph +. Same power on the 38, they quoted 72mph +.

Real world speeds from owners confirmed the 38 had an extra few mph. The 38 was longer wider and heavier but still faster. I think buoyancy on the wider hull played a part. I really enjoyed my 34, but was always left wondering, how good the 38 must have been. :)

RR

RR,

Yup. Read that in the link that was posted. I makes sense now. Balance, hull design often outweigh the effects of drag due to weight. It's almost like the 27 was a ranging shot, and the 29 hit the target, and likewise with other examples.

Thanks. Brad.

zz28zz 03-16-2024 12:45 PM


Originally Posted by BoeingPilot (Post 4893152)
Thinking a single 525 would be nice. Bay looks too tight for my preference for another twin.

Curious abt what you mean by "bay looks too tight"
I have a twin eng 29. Its not really for sale but everything has its price.


BoeingPilot 03-16-2024 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by zz28zz (Post 4893185)
Curious abt what you mean by "bay looks too tight"
I have a twin eng 29. Its not really for sale but everything has its price.


I'm not against a twin, though was gravitating towards a single. If you're interested in selling, shoot me a PM and happy to take a look.

underpsi68 03-16-2024 10:18 PM

If you looking for a 29 or smaller I would get a single. Just my 02


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