Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 34 SC 2021 vs Fountain 35 Lightning 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 34 SC 2021 vs Fountain 35 Lightning 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Fountain 35 Lightning 2011 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Fountain 34 SC 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Fountain 34 SC 2021 and Fountain 35 Lightning 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Detail35 ft. (10.67 m)
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches42
Draft [max] - Detail29.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Meters8.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches348
Draft [max] - Inches35
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail9,500 lbs. (4,318 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.95
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 staggered Mercury 525 EFI with Bravo 1-XR/SSM
Operational Info
Water capacity1
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFountain
Modelnot available
Model35 Lightning
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed100+ mph