29 fountain vs 28 donzi zx
03-01-2013, 09:30 AM
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Boats are about the same, i have an 2000 28 zx. Friend of mine has a 29 fountain its like a 97 or 98. I think the donzi rides better, cabins are about the same. The cockpit in the donzi is bigger, it has more room. Room from back seats to front and walking between front seats, beam is a little wider on Donzi. Hope this helps...
Why not find a 32 or 35 beak? You will regret only making a 2-3 foot jump. Seriously look at 32-35 boats. I ll be at loto Monday to look at some boats, going to PBC and Im sure I will run into Eddie while I am at the lake so I can take some pix or crawl on some boats if need be for ya.
03-01-2013, 09:46 AM
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03-01-2013, 10:05 AM
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03-01-2013, 10:38 AM
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J has a good point. What is your budget anyway? If you shop hard enough you may not even bother with your two choices. I thought I was doing to get a 28 Sunny or Nordic. Then I found a 32 Sunny Dominator with twins and couldn't be happier I made the jump for the same cash.
03-01-2013, 10:45 AM
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J has a good point. What is your budget anyway? If you shop hard enough you may not even bother with your two choices. I thought I was doing to get a 28 Sunny or Nordic. Then I found a 32 Sunny Dominator with twins and couldn't be happier I made the jump for the same cash.
03-01-2013, 11:00 AM
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There are a lot of nice boats that you should be able to buy for under 47k. There is a nice 35 fountain in Vegas for around 42. Also a 33 outlaw at performance boat center in the ozarks. Both boats are very clean and would be a lot more accommodating.
03-01-2013, 11:02 AM
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I've owned a '98 29' Fountain (single). I liked it until I got into 29-30 Bajas. As I started having kids I prefered the Bajas for the room over the speed of the Fountain. Much larger boats for being the same size if you know what I mean. Single 29' has an advantage that most other don't. You can trailer it easily with a 1/2 ton vehicle.
I would think the Donzi would be better down the road for resale. Not many folks like the Fountain in a twin application.
My parents recently sold a 27 ZX. Not apples to apples, but it was the "smallest" 27' boat I've ever seen. Tight quarters everywhere except the bildge.
Both are good boats.
I was in your place and budget a few years ago when I bought my 342. I was between the 342 and 33 OL. Wherever I could find the best deal at the time.
Sorry, got some down time at work and thought I'd ramble a bit
I would think the Donzi would be better down the road for resale. Not many folks like the Fountain in a twin application.
My parents recently sold a 27 ZX. Not apples to apples, but it was the "smallest" 27' boat I've ever seen. Tight quarters everywhere except the bildge.
Both are good boats.
I was in your place and budget a few years ago when I bought my 342. I was between the 342 and 33 OL. Wherever I could find the best deal at the time.
Sorry, got some down time at work and thought I'd ramble a bit
03-01-2013, 11:16 AM
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You would think there would be... That 35 is a 1993! I don't feel that 42k for a 93 flat bottom is a good deal... That 33 isn't bad but Im not a fan of the graphics, the 4 bolsters, or the blue motors.
