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Jassman 09-23-2009 06:58 PM

it is under 5'

pookie 09-26-2009 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by tcuda499 (Post 2958484)
Whats the headroom in a 99 42 lightning? 4'10",5'0"??? anybody know? thanks

There is a huge difference in cabin room and headroom from 42 to 47 in Fountains. Right now they're about the same price. If you are concerned about cabin head room, you're much better off with a 47.

35 fountain 09-26-2009 02:57 PM

Who cars about the headroom - the cabin is a place to store your cockpit cover. You dont like it go buy a sea ray.

tcuda499 09-26-2009 09:29 PM

35 Fountain..... Do you always have a stupid comment? Its a simple question about cabin hieght. Thats what a forumn is for... to find out info that you dont know. I see you must be one of those guys that " KNOWS IT ALL " I already have a 38' express cruiser with 6'2" head room so thanks for your advice but I'll pass:angry-smiley-038::angry-smiley-038::angry-smiley-038:

aTX427 09-27-2009 11:14 AM

There is pleanty of head room. - sorry I could not resist

fountain 47 sc 09-27-2009 08:30 PM

It's 4'10". The cabin looks great in pictures and the layout is actually pretty good, but you should actually get in one. Some people don't mind, but for me the height is a killer. It is like a coffin. I overnight a lot so it makes a big difference. All a matter of preference

35 fountain 09-27-2009 10:20 PM


Originally Posted by tcuda499 (Post 2961250)
35 Fountain..... Do you always have a stupid comment? Its a simple question about cabin hieght. Thats what a forumn is for... to find out info that you dont know. I see you must be one of those guys that " KNOWS IT ALL " I already have a 38' express cruiser with 6'2" head room so thanks for your advice but I'll pass:angry-smiley-038::angry-smiley-038::angry-smiley-038:

OK, OK - my answer was a little over the top. I apologise. Only meant to say that I havent seen a fountain yet where headroom was the major reason for the purchase since they really dont have any - mine included. I can sit up in the cabin but thats about all - but you werent really asking about a 35 anyway.

carcrash 09-28-2009 01:16 PM

I nearly bought a 42, but the lack of headroom caused my back to ache. So I bought a 32 sportfish cruiser. I overnight nearly every time I take the boat out.

tcuda499 09-28-2009 06:07 PM

35 fountain..... no problem. I do overnight alot and dont want to feel to cramped. If I can get a 42 I think I can learn to live that though. Got to give up somethings for the best handling,fastest v bottem out there!!!!!!

fountainracing65 09-28-2009 06:45 PM

I think 47'. Man there are some deals out there on tripples!! If your not hammering it all the time the tripples would be a great choice. I have had both. I also like the 47 because it comes with all the overnight goodies. That is the only reason I went to the 47. I did a ton of overnights on the 42 also but just loved the 47. The 47' tows harder.


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