I'm Buying a 27 Fountain Fever....
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06-05-2007, 07:53 PM
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Looks great ! My first FOUNTAIN was a 27 footer, loved the boat, hated to sell her, but somebody loved her more $$$$$
Good luck, and drive her like she's stolen
Good luck, and drive her like she's stolen
06-06-2007, 11:45 AM
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stepped hull
Be safe. I have a 94 stepped 27 with the light layup. Blower motor. Im seeing # in the 90's with a 28 pitch. I really need a 30.
Have fun, but learn how to drive first, the walk is no joke in a 27, and remember first instinct is to get off the gas, it just make it worse.
Have fun, but learn how to drive first, the walk is no joke in a 27, and remember first instinct is to get off the gas, it just make it worse.
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06-06-2007, 04:42 PM
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IMO the 27 is not a very good rough water boat. Its really a 25ft boat when you factor in the beak and the swim platform. The blower motor will last about 1/2 as long as a nonblower motor - so yes maintenance will be significantly more. If the drives are bravo one they will not last either - but really depends on how you drive it. The 29 fountain will run faster than the 27 with same power.
When you say half as long? Do you mean by (excuse me here) running the complete **** out of it? Or by normal wear and tear.
I saw that these engines need new top ends every 200 hrs or so? Is there anything else that I should be aware of?
And I have to say I am happy to be apart of the fountain family. Also ready for some poker runs and meeting some new people.
