Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 SC 2022 vs Fountain 38 SFC I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 SC 2022 vs Fountain 38 SFC I/O 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Fountain 38 SC 2022 has a 448-hp advantage over the Fountain 38 SFC I/O 2009's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Fountain 38 SC 2022 and its 450-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Fountain 38 SFC I/O 2009 with its 2-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
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
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail15,800 lbs. (7,182 lbs.)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7166.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.158
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower450 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxGas: 2 425 hp 496HO Mercury with Bravo III Diesel: 2 320 Cummins diesels with Bravo III
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
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 SFC I/O
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speedGas: 62 mph plus Diesel: 52 mph plus