Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fountain 42 Executioner 2008 vs Fountain 42 Lightning 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fountain 42 Executioner 2008 vs Fountain 42 Lightning 2022 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 42 Executioner 2008 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Fountain 42 Lightning 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 12 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 42 Executioner 2008 and Fountain 42 Lightning 2022 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
Model42 Executioner
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
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] - Detail40 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail11,200 lbs. (5,090 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5080.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.112
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters12.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 0 in. (12.8 m)
Length overall - Detail42.00 ft
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches504
Length overall - Inches504
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail328 gal. (1,241 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1241.61
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal328
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max2 Mercury 525 EFI with Bravo 1-XR/SSM
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower