Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 Center Console <br>(Open Bow) 2006 vs Fountain 38 SC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 Center Console <br>(Open Bow) 2006 vs Fountain 38 SC 2021 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.
Both boats are rated for 11 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 38 Center Console <br>(Open Bow) 2006 and Fountain 38 SC 2021 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.
General Boat Info
MakeFountain
Makenot available
Model38 Center Console (Open Bow)
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail96 in
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail31.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters9.45
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches372
Weight - Detail10,400 lbs. (4,717 lbs.)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4717.36
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.104
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters11.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in. (11.55 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches455
Length overall - Inches456
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTriple Mercury 275 Verados
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail287 gal. (1,086 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1086.41
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal287
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower