Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 SC 2022 vs Fountain 38 Sportfish Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 SC 2022 vs Fountain 38 Sportfish Cruiser 2006 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 25-hp advantage over the Fountain 38 Sportfish Cruiser 2006's 425-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 Sportfish Cruiser 2006 with its 425-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in. (11.55 m)
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches455
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch: 9 ft. (2.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (.95 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail13,500 lbs. (6,179 lbs.)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6123.49
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.135
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower450 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardGas: Twin Mercury w/ Bravo III drives (496 cu. in.) Diesel: Twin Cummins w/ Bravo III XR drives
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail270 gal. (1,021 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1022.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxGas: 425 hp Diesel: 320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed fiberglass, VacuFlush, stand-up shower
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. w/ hot water heater
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFountain
Modelnot available
Model38 Sportfish Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006