Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
09-26-2006, 01:45 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
If you really want an awesome offshore boat a 38 Formula FASTech is the way to go 
....they were built for the rough water, but if I had to choose I would go with the Fountain. I'm kind of a speed nut....
....they were built for the rough water, but if I had to choose I would go with the Fountain. I'm kind of a speed nut....
09-26-2006, 01:58 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
Originally Posted by IrishJer
If you really want an awesome offshore boat a 38 Formula FASTech is the way to go ....they were built for the rough water, but if I had to choose I would go with the Fountain. I'm kind of a speed nut....
....they were built for the rough water, but if I had to choose I would go with the Fountain. I'm kind of a speed nut....
09-26-2006, 02:00 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
Originally Posted by thisistank
I don't think I've ever heard someone say they disliked their Baja after owing one.
09-26-2006, 02:48 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
I had a 2002 33 Outlaw w/ 502's and then a 2004 35 Lightning w/ 525's. I believe the Fountain brand is more prestigious but for LOTO I believe the Baja is a better choice. Both are production boats. Both have the same mechanical equipment (Mercury engines and drives), but the Baja is a much larger boat both in LOA and especially in the cockpit. The 33 and 36 Outlaws have huge cockpits.
That said, both brands are great. You won't go wrong with either one and I doubt you would notice much difference in the ride of either, both ride great. Happy shopping!
That said, both brands are great. You won't go wrong with either one and I doubt you would notice much difference in the ride of either, both ride great. Happy shopping!
09-26-2006, 02:59 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
Originally Posted by mpally
What is the top speed with this setup? I think the 500efi's are a better match. That should run mid 70's right?
09-26-2006, 03:18 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
Originally Posted by IrishJer
If you really want an awesome offshore boat a 38 Formula FASTech is the way to go ....they were built for the rough water, but if I had to choose I would go with the Fountain. I'm kind of a speed nut....
....they were built for the rough water, but if I had to choose I would go with the Fountain. I'm kind of a speed nut....Thanks, I had no idea. I thought these guys were talking about pontoon boats.
09-26-2006, 03:52 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
BajaRunner....Did you get my PM reference the Tiger?
09-26-2006, 10:23 PM
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BajaRunner....Did you get my PM reference the Tiger?
09-26-2006, 11:03 PM
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Re: Quality of ride 36 Baja vs. 35 Fountain
I am minding your original question but have to woneder why you are looking at bajas for a smoother ride and not cig. In every Poker Run I have been involved in their have never ever been any Bajas toward the front. There have been Fountains and when the water is rough their have been Cigs but there are never any Bajas. Fountain is a good fast boat. Cigs may be better when the water gets rough. Bajas are not in the same league. If you really want a smooth boat buy a Black Thunder and be done.
