Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 38 SC 2022 vs Fountain 38 TE 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 38 SC 2022 vs Fountain 38 TE 2012 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 447-hp advantage over the Fountain 38 TE 2012's 3-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 TE 2012 with its 3-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38 ft. (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
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail96 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (0.6 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (0.7 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,300 lbs. (5,136 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5125.59
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.113
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower450 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Triple
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail360 gal. (1,363 l) Optional Fuel: 161 gal. (609 l) deletes forward floor storage
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1362.75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine maxnot available
Engine max3 Mercury 300 Verado
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFountain
Modelnot available
Model38 TE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed75 mph