Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 SC 2021 vs Fountain 38 Sportfish Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 SC 2021 vs Fountain 38 Sportfish Cruiser 2008 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 Sportfish Cruiser 2008 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Fountain 38 SC 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 SC 2021 and Fountain 38 Sportfish Cruiser 2008 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 - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 0 in. (11.58 m)
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches456
Draft [max] - Detail31.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters9.45
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches372
Draft [max] - Inches38
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail15,800 lbs. (7,182 lbs.)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7166.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.158
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.58
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail296 gal. (1,120 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1120.48
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal296
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxGas: 2 425 hp 496HO Mercury with Bravo III Diesel: 2 320 Cummins diesels with Bravo III
Operational Info
Water capacity2
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFountain
Modelnot available
Model38 Sportfish Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee