Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 Lightning 2012 vs Fountain 38 SC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 Lightning 2012 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 Lightning 2012 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 Lightning 2012 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 Lightning
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters9.45
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches372
Weight - Detail9,800 lbs. (4,455 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4445.2
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.98
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 - Detail180 gal. (681 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters681.37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max2 staggered Mercury 525 EFI with Bravo 1-XR/SSM/ITS
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed96 mph
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower