35 or 38 or 42
06-07-2012, 11:27 AM
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35 or 38 or 42
I am trying to make a decision on my next purchase. Looking to go fast (faster than what I have) and Fountain is the way I want to go. I want to bit in the 80mph range and faster. I have read a lot of the forums and Fountain owners love their boats. Give me some of your experience and insight. I don't know why but the 38 seems to be where I am leaning. Thanks!!!
06-07-2012, 02:36 PM
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I am trying to make a decision on my next purchase. Looking to go fast (faster than what I have) and Fountain is the way I want to go. I want to bit in the 80mph range and faster. I have read a lot of the forums and Fountain owners love their boats. Give me some of your experience and insight. I don't know why but the 38 seems to be where I am leaning. Thanks!!!
06-07-2012, 03:14 PM
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Look's like you have a 24 footer now? Any of those are going to be a big step up in every way.
35/38 will be similar and most 38's are staggered motors.
42 in my opinion is in a completely different league and unless you have the truck to pull it (and you like hauling) or a place to leave it in the water the others are a little easier to live with.
The 35 will get you to 80 with less HP than the other two.
I'm biased, but hard to beat the 35 in terms of complete package.
35/38 will be similar and most 38's are staggered motors.
42 in my opinion is in a completely different league and unless you have the truck to pull it (and you like hauling) or a place to leave it in the water the others are a little easier to live with.
The 35 will get you to 80 with less HP than the other two.
I'm biased, but hard to beat the 35 in terms of complete package.
06-07-2012, 03:49 PM
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where do you boat?
what kind of water will you be in?
what kind of water will you be in?
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Look's like you have a 24 footer now? Any of those are going to be a big step up in every way.
35/38 will be similar and most 38's are staggered motors.
42 in my opinion is in a completely different league and unless you have the truck to pull it (and you like hauling) or a place to leave it in the water the others are a little easier to live with.
The 35 will get you to 80 with less HP than the other two.
I'm biased, but hard to beat the 35 in terms of complete package.
35/38 will be similar and most 38's are staggered motors.
42 in my opinion is in a completely different league and unless you have the truck to pull it (and you like hauling) or a place to leave it in the water the others are a little easier to live with.
The 35 will get you to 80 with less HP than the other two.
I'm biased, but hard to beat the 35 in terms of complete package.
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This all depends on what years we are talking, how many steps, stag motors, power. 42 rides like a beast and the rest follow. Speed wise is reverse when you compare apples to apples.
