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Old 02-10-2010, 09:41 AM
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Has anyone ever weighed their fountain? It seems hard to believe a new 35 lightening is 9,500lbs, a 42 11,400lbs, when boats like a 37 AT is 9,800lbs, and a 427 Nor-tech (42’7”) is 10,500lbs.

At least that’s what the web sites say, who’s stretching the truth here?
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My 1996 32' SFC weighs 9500 # with half full tanks (120gal) and some junk in the cabin. That also includes the fixed top and higher gunnals towards the dash area.

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2001 35' Lightning on alum. trailer 11,120lbs with 3/4 fuel.
trailer shipping weight was 2000lbs
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Originally Posted by 27Fountain
2001 35' Lightning on alum. trailer 11,120lbs with 3/4 fuel.
trailer shipping weight was 2000lbs
I saw photos on the club website, that is a beautiful boat... 11K? I bet your truck misses the 27.
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Originally Posted by 27Fountain
2001 35' Lightning on alum. trailer 11,120lbs with 3/4 fuel.
trailer shipping weight was 2000lbs


Executioner style or twin step?
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How are Fountains laid up that makes them so much heaver then boats the same size?
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It would be interesting to see the weights of two identically built boats from any manufacturer. Imagine there could be a significant difference if the hull is a conventional layup.
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Mine was 15,850lbs on a Myco aluminum trailer with two spares, tool box, drive guard, full tanks of fuel, coolers, supplies, etc.
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Originally Posted by Interceptor
My 1996 32' SFC weighs 9500 # with half full tanks (120gal) and some junk in the cabin. That also includes the fixed top and higher gunnals towards the dash area.

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Since the 32 SFC is listed to weigh 8500 lbs empty, sounds like at least that weight is accurate: 120 gals + some gear is pretty much 1000 lbs.
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