2005 38 Lightning in classifieds...
 

A lotta love shown to this boat, but I'm looking to go bigger...

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o53517-en.html

Didn't you just buy this boat this year? Or am I getting it mixed up with the one that had a motor issue becuase of the headers?

Yes, I did and yes it's the boat with the header issues that trashed the port engine at the beginning of July. The starboard engine was fortunately unaffected. I could have cheaped out and had the headers welded and the block taken apart but I replaced EVERYTHING. Now this boat has a brand new port engine and brand new headers and has been running great ever since. I've put 35 hours on the boat since that whole fiasco. I have also since put more money into it (carbon fibre dash, new sun pad skins, etc.). Here's the answer to your next question.

This is purely an opportunistic sale because I want to go bigger. When I first went boat shopping in the spring, I really wanted a 42 but my marina told me the 38 was the biggest boat they could handle on their racks. They have since told me otherwise and the 42 has been haunting me ever since. I also have three kids who fell in love with boating this summer; like to bring friends and I now have the possibility of a lift being available for me so I am also considering a 47 as well. I am also 15 minutes from the Atlantic, and bigger is definitely better there.

It is a great boat that I've put a lot into and if it doesn't sell, I will be happy to keep it but I'm currently interested in two others and I don't want to own two Fountains. Hope that clears up any questions in anyone's mind.

Nice boat. Good luck with sale

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I seen this boat in person , it is in good shape

if you were in the market for a 38 I would definitely take a look at this boat

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Dude go for the 47,,,,,, with your kids it would rock.

Oh yes... that is the front runner for sure...

I'm close to a deal on a 47 and I will be trading in my 38 which will practically be giving the boat away. If anyone's interested in a turnkey 38 with low hours, you could get at it a great price.

Downright beautiful clean boat. GLWS

Did you talk to pier 57? I think they have two 47s

Yes, been talking to Scott for a while. The 47's he's got are more than I want to spend. If he had what I was looking for, I would have done a deal with him.

Thanks. It is super clean. I upgraded the dash, replaced the skins on the hatch covers, put new carpet in, changed all of the grab handles to candy blue, etc. fully expecting to keep her but a bigger boat has been nagging me since I bought this one. It's gonna be hard to part with it, cause I'm starting over with the 47 but I think when I'm done with that one, it's going to be awesome... Whoever ends up with my 38 is getting a great boat.

Damn that is a nice 38.. if I was in the market Id be calling on it. Youll be able to sell it no problem only issue being the time of year. GL! You going for a 47 with the 6 captains chairs or back-to-back seats? Always loved the ones with the true 6 buckets, I dont think they made many like that. Unbeatable poker running setup for a group.

Thanks. The 47 I'm buying has 4 front facing bolsters plus a rear bench. Best of both worlds. Great poker run setup for four people.. and rear seating for more people when needed. Spring can't come fast enough!!!!

If anyone is interested in this 38 we are now the owners of her and she is looking for a good home! HyFive578 kept her in good shape and is a turn key ready to go package.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o54911-en.html

Dan
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