I have buddy looking for a 27-29' single engine boat with a useable cabin. He has a motor and outdrive to put on it but if its already got it and the price is right its a plus. He's looking at anything under $18,000. He likes the Fountain 29 but its not easy to find a single and the ones that are available are not in his price range. Anybody have any other recommendations other than a Fountain, Superboat, or Scarab for a single engine 27-29 footer that with 550hp can run low to mid 70's? Any help is appreciated.
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08-24-2012 10:26 AMDo you know if he wants a project or a nwere boat?
Your biggest issue is you are a bit light on $ I think. Not for a no-power boat, but for one with power. The best deals out there, in that size (go up to 30' by the way), are probably the Formula's and Velocity's between 27' and 30'. But, if you bump that $18,000 up to just over $20,000, you can probably get into the 27 to 30 Powerquests.
New 1990 Powerquest 290 Enticer, MI - 99255536 - BoatTrader.com
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Best deal on a Fountain in that range currently.
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1991 Fountain 27 Fever High Performance Boats in Rapid City, MI$23,500Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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08-24-2012 12:09 PMI know the price is a bit low but I have found some 27 fountains in the 15-18 range. A good project would be fine. He would really like a boat rigged with a good interior that just needs a drive and motor.
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08-27-2012 04:57 PMWhere is the Donzi add at? I didn't see it in swap shop or classifieds.
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08-27-2012 11:13 PMNope, started a thread in the Donzi section.
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08-28-2012 10:28 AMThats a nice boat but its twin engine and it has alphas on it.
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08-28-2012 11:19 PMDropped the fever to 21,000...
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08-29-2012 10:02 PMDon't think it will go 70 without some upgrades. But a decent base to start with I believe.
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08-30-2012 12:59 PMHow can you find the owner of a boat by using the registration numbers on the side? The 27 Fountain is under brokerage and I would like to talk to the owner himself to see if a deal could be worked out.
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09-02-2012 10:02 PMI have not figured out a way to do that, but the brokers should be kept in the loop somewhat. Maybe work a deal with both, depending on the brokerage percentage, they may be willing to drop it substantially if it is close to the end of the listing. Make them the offer you're thinking of and see if they will work with you. Good brokers should.
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09-03-2012 04:41 PMWorld's biggest project 29 Fountain...
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29 Fountain Project - $1750 (Sunrise Beach)
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1998 Fountain 29 was set up for twins, burnt deck and cockpit, no motors or hardware of any kind.
Rotten transom, rotten stringers, warped aluminum fairing. A real diamond in the rough. No Trailer. Clean title.Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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09-04-2012 08:21 AMSingle engine buy of the day...
1993 - Mach 1 - 2900 Endeavor for Sale - iboats.com 1193695
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Length:28 ft. 2 in.
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Price: $11,900.00
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09-04-2012 09:21 AMI saw the fountain. I tried to talk him in to it but teh fire damage is a little scary. I also found a 96 sleekcraft in LOTO for a good deal. I have sent all listed so he can look at them. The 27 fountain at the broker is realistically worth about 15-18 not the 21 they are asking. I have contacted the broker and he is not willing to deal. Thanks
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09-05-2012 07:25 AMYou see the Baja in Osage also?
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12-19-2013 09:33 AM2001 sunsation 288 - $43500 (white oak)
288 with 454 mag with a m1sc pro-charger. I am the second owner. The boat has around 400 hrs on gauge but I let the key on and ran both batteries dead ( I think it added around 70 hrs to gauge) it has the options of
Mcclound bolsters
kplanes
Drive indicator and kplane indicators on dash
Drive shower
2 props 28 and 30 pitch
OUT DRIVE HAS ABOUT 75 HOURS ON A COMPLETE REBUILD ( HAVE RECEIPTS)
New hatch cover / sun deck
New headliner in cabin
New bunks and carpet on trailer with all new wheel bearings
New kenwood stereo with 2 amps 2 10 inch subs and 4 6.5 inch speakers
porta potty
freshwater sink with tank
I have plenty of pics also
Price is $ 43,500 OBO
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