Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J (Post 3913095)

Not sure what the proper term is but it is a walkway around the cockpit and up to the bow. No climbing up over the dash/fairing or windshield. Great for docking or anchoring. I'm hoping to run into you this summer. Maybe one of Chips runs when I get her back together.

Originally Posted by cosmic12 (Post 3913136)

Thunder all way around. Not that the Fountain is a bad boat but I don't like feeling as though I am going to fall out when I stand at the helm.
One of my best friends had a 35 and now has a 42 great boat but I would take a 32 Thunder over both of them. The 32 is the best all round hull out there, does it all in one package.

Originally Posted by vette131 (Post 3913008)

which would you choose & why? talking about single step 35

Originally Posted by sommerfliesby (Post 3913131)

As a previous owner of a single step 35 Fountain, I'd have to qualify my answer with "What type of boating to you do?" Do you want speed? Do you overnight? Do you run on a big lake or ocean? Or do you run on a river or small lake?

We overnighted all the time on our 35, but it was TIGHT. Fortunately, my wife and I aren't big people, but still, only one person could move at a time below deck...and there are not many cabin ammenities in a Fountain. As for rough water ride...people will bag on Fountain vs a "bigger" boat, but really, its all in how you drive. Get a Fountain, even a 35, up on top of the waves and you will LOVE it. Just be prepared to DRIVE the boat...the 35 is super-responsive to tab and trim, and is a total blast to drive. You'll probably get a little more on the big end out of similar power in the Fountain, and, depending upon setup, it might be a little easier on drives as the AT is likely heavier.

If you want a wave-crusher that you can just chill out and steer around and then have a nice big space below deck for sleeping at night, the AT all the way.

Originally Posted by Pwraddr (Post 3913151)

I understand....I hate that climb over myself.

Yea it would be nice to meet ya. I'm going to Boyne Thunder with Chip, Mark (38zr w/600s), and Matt (32 fountain)....are you going?

We are also doing Tres Martin June 1 and 2

I spend a ton of time at the DYC, my wife and I are members there and my daughter likes the pool. I have a well there too but rack store at Miller.

Sorry for the hijack.

Originally Posted by sommerfliesby (Post 3913131)

As a previous owner of a single step 35 Fountain, I'd have to qualify my answer with "What type of boating to you do?" Do you want speed? Do you overnight? Do you run on a big lake or ocean? Or do you run on a river or small lake?

We overnighted all the time on our 35, but it was TIGHT. Fortunately, my wife and I aren't big people, but still, only one person could move at a time below deck...and there are not many cabin ammenities in a Fountain. As for rough water ride...people will bag on Fountain vs a "bigger" boat, but really, its all in how you drive. Get a Fountain, even a 35, up on top of the waves and you will LOVE it. Just be prepared to DRIVE the boat...the 35 is super-responsive to tab and trim, and is a total blast to drive. You'll probably get a little more on the big end out of similar power in the Fountain, and, depending upon setup, it might be a little easier on drives as the AT is likely heavier.

If you want a wave-crusher that you can just chill out and steer around and then have a nice big space below deck for sleeping at night, the AT all the way.

Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J (Post 3913070)

AT has a walk around too. :evilb:

I honestly dont know if I would go back to a boat without one...

Originally Posted by boatnt (Post 3913160)

You should start a thread on the fountain forum as well just to keep it fair;)