Fountaineer

I'm running a blown 509, somewhere around 700 -750 HP. I'm running a 29 Hydromotive, left rotation

carney

I had a 29 with twin blower motors that dyno 536hp. the boat ran 85, but cost a lot to run, If I were to buy another 29 I would get a 525efi and put a pro charger or whipple on and then you would have a nice package. I have now bought a 35 with 525sc's and would never go back to a 29. But this still cost a lot to run but is one nice boat. good luck with what ever.

JLANE

Thanks, I really appreciate everyone's input... I picked it up last weekend.

One happy Fountain Owner!!!

4CLOZIN

have an o3' 575 runs 83-87 on speedo depends on the water 1-2 foot runs it's fastest

DragonFire

What prop are you running ?????

You must be getting great bow lift!!!!!!

jryan26

Nice purchase. SPEEDS?

cooltoys61

I bought a 1990 with twin 454's and put my homemade 454(roller)s in with about 450 hp each. I have seen 80 so far and found out how to trim to eliminate the "wiggles". I have heard lots about how scary the 29 twin BB is but don't buy it all. You only have 300? more pounds in the back than twin SBC if you switch to alum exhaust. Move your anchors and tools to the nose. 25' of leverage will change your distribution with a few pounds. I think it all depends on the value of your purchase compared to the price,,and of course that cool twin sound and look. If I were buying new(which I would NEVER do) I would go single just for less depriciation.Do you NEED twins on a 29,,he-- no! But it's a blast!!
You'll love it,congrats.

JLANE

Thanks... I hope so.

I have the actual test sheets from Fountain showing Reggie as the driver. From what I understand I think they/he tests every boat. 82mph at WOT 5000 rpm spinning 28 4 blades without the blowers and having stock exhaust. I'm thinking mid 90's the way its setup... or better yet hoping. I'll scan the test sheets tomorrow and post it on this link.

Curious... Does anyone have any ideas on how the Merc 5 blade would work on this application and if so what pitch???

jryan26

FYI
The guy that bought my 32 non step, turned the props in and picked up 6mph, and 400 rpms!
Used to gps at 80, now it runs 86 @4900rpms. 1.36 gears 27p hydros.

cooltoys61

So many here suggest turning out but all the pics I see of non-step 29 and 32 Fevers are turning in??Mine is turning out on a 29' 1990. I have 2 BBCs with around 450HP. I am turning 29" Hydros at 4600 and 79mph. Handleing felt good after I trimmed out enough to plant the stern, scary as hell before,even at 70mph. I guess I'll swap them anyway just for a try but don't figure I'll be lucky enough to pick up 6mph. Anybody played with a 29' much? Should I remove the stops on my tabs? I haven't had ny "walk". Thanks