Capt I'll pass along a few thoughts on this type of boat having owned a 35 Fountain with twin screws in the past.
Before you buy one of these
1. Have it looked at by someone for a boat inspection motors, cracks in the hull etc they can have some abuse on them.
2. Test drive it if you can to make sure its as it seems and you like it
3. Its a big boat so having a good place to keep it and launch is key
4. They are costly with two motors to service/winterize etc..
5. They burn alot of gas in short time which equal big $$
6. They are limited as to what you can do with them on the water not the best for skiing, tubing etc..although I have seen folks do it
7. They are more of a go fast, jump waves, get there quick, and hang out on them types of boats.
8. They don't hold alot of people comfortably if you are going to be hitting it hard.
9. If you are going to be on Winni you'll have lots of HP that will go unused with max speeds of 45 other lakes and ocean you'll be fine
10. And getting dock space with a 35 on busy days takes a bit of work.
With all that said I loved my fountain and I'm very glad I had it for the 4 years we had it but now I'm on to a family boat for more of the water sports.
good luck with your search its a nice looking boat. I hope the list is of some help.
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