Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 34 Tournament Edition 2022 vs Fountain 48 Express Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 34 Tournament Edition 2022 vs Fountain 48 Express Cruiser 2006 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 48 Express Cruiser 2006 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Fountain 34 Tournament Edition 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fountain 48 Express Cruiser 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Fountain 34 Tournament Edition 2022 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fountain 48 Express Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fountain 48 Express Cruiser 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 48,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fountain 34 Tournament Edition 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Detail48 ft. 6 in. (14.78 m)
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet48
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters14.78
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches582
Beamnot available
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches144
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail46 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail24,000 lbs. (10,886 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg10886.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.78
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]51 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTriple Yanmar diesel w/ twin disc surface drives
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail457 gal. (1,729 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1729.93
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal457
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Operational Info
Head1
HeadHigh gloss fiberglass, VacuFlush, stand-up shower
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity80 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal36
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFountain
Modelnot available
Model48 Express Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006