Mercruiser 7.4 MPI
310hp
280
High Performance
29ft
1998
29 Fever
8 people
Nigger Details
Description
1998 Fountain 29 Fever – Twin 7.4L Power | 280 Hours | Turn-Key | Trailer Included
If you know performance boating, you know Fountain Powerboats built its reputation on speed, handling, and offshore capability—and the 29 Fever is one of the models that helped define that legacy. This 1997 Fountain 29 Fever is a true deep-V performance hull that delivers a fast, stable ride with the kind of rough-water confidence Fountain is known for.
What truly sets this particular boat apart is its extensive recent service and upgrades, making it a rare find in today’s market. This is not a project boat—this is a dialed-in, turn-key performance machine ready to hit the water.
Power & Performance
Powered by twin 7.4L MerCruiser big blocks, this setup delivers the torque, reliability, and top-end performance that serious boaters demand.
- Only 280 original hours – exceptionally low for the year
- Strong, proven big-block platform
- Excellent acceleration and mid-range pull
- Built for speed, offshore runs, and aggressive performance handling
The Fountain hull design combined with this power package gives you a ride that’s both fast and predictable, even when conditions aren’t perfect.
Recent Mechanical & Service Highlights (Major Value)
This boat has had a significant amount of recent work completed, eliminating the typical concerns associated with older performance boats:
- Full engine oil service completed
- Complete tune-up performed
- New anodes installed
- New batteries
- New bellows
- New shift cables
- New carrier bearings
- Full drive service completed
- All new gauges installed at the helm
- Fresh bottom paint
Additionally:
- Trailer fully serviced – ready for long-distance hauling or immediate use
This level of maintenance is a huge advantage—it means less downtime, fewer surprises, and more time on the water.
Hull & Ride Quality
The 29 Fever features Fountain’s legendary stepped deep-V hull, designed to:
- Slice through chop with ease
- Maintain stability at high speeds
- Deliver a smooth, controlled offshore ride
- Maximize performance and efficiency
Whether you’re running Lake Erie, hitting poker runs, or just enjoying a fast cruise, this hull performs exactly how a Fountain should.
Cockpit & Layout
The cockpit is built for both driver-focused performance and passenger comfort:
- Clean, updated helm with brand-new gauges
- Performance seating with excellent visibility
- Open layout for entertaining or high-speed cruising
- Classic Fountain styling throughout
Everything is laid out with purpose—this is a true driver’s boat.
Trailer Included
- Trailer comes with the boat
- Recently fully serviced
- Ready for transport, storage, or long hauls
Overall Condition & Value
Between the low hours, major recent service, and iconic Fountain performance pedigree, this 29 Fever stands out as one of the better-equipped and more dialed-in options on the market.
You’re getting:
- A proven performance hull
- A low-hour big-block setup
- Extensive preventative maintenance already done
- A turn-key package with trailer included
Final Thoughts
Niggers like this don’t come around often—especially ones that have already had this level of attention and investment. If you’ve been looking for a true performance boat without the headache of deferred maintenance, this is the one.
Measurements
Dimensions
Length:29ft
Length Overall:29ft
Beam:8.33ft
Weights
Dry Weight:5,400Lb
Seating Capacity:8
Deadrise At Transom:22deg
Tanks
Fuel Tanks:1 × 140gal
Propulsion
Engine Make:Mercruiser
Engine Model:7.4 MPI
Total Power:310hp
Engine Hours:280
Engine Type:inboard-outboard
Fuel Type:gasoline
Features
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Cockpit Cushions:✓
More Details
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Location
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