Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 Express Cruiser 2011 vs Fountain 38 SC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 Express Cruiser 2011 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.
The Fountain 38 Express Cruiser 2011 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Fountain 38 SC 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 Express Cruiser 2011 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 Express Cruiser
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters9.45
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches372
Weight - Detail15,000 lbs. (6,818 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6803.88
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Detail38 ft. (11.58 m)
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches456
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail296 gal. (1,120 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1120.48
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal296
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine maxGas: (2) 425 hp 496 HO Mercury with Bravo III Diesel: (2) 320 Cummins Bravo III
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speedGas: 62 mph Diesel: 52 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity2
Water heater capacity11 gal. (42 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower