WTF! Fountain !!!!!
35L w/525s = 210K 93mph
38L w/525s = 225K 88mph
42X w/525s = 225k 83mph
We need to get rid of the pricing guy. 7 feet of boat for only 15k more..... why wouldnt I buy a 42X? (other than the fact it is a big MoFo and it wont fit in my future garage that is going to be 42' !)

I'll keep my .02 to myself

I've noticed that with many manufacturers. It seems there is a void in the 120-180 range. It seems the largest price jump is 30/31/32 feet to 35 feet. Fountain, Sonic, AT, you name it.

fill us in

If you think about it, the difference between a 35 and 42 is just the raw cost of some fiberglass and leather, and some more aluminum for extra tank capacity... both have same 2 motors, controls, bolsters, cockpit parts, etc. This may be an over simplification, but you get the point.

I'd look at it from the other direction, why not save yourself $15k... and go 10mph faster!

Cheers,
Brian

best bang for the buck right now is the 2005 Executioner...boss just bought 1 4 weeks ago with 496 mag ho's for just under $160K...loaded with all the right stuff and solid white (no paint) gorgeous gorgeous boat...

The 35X and 42X are the best bang for your buck right now. The 42 X and LT are bascially identical to most people. For those of you who are experts, don't yell at me. I mean most people, not all.

hey buyafountain...whats the bottom line on a 35X with 496mag ho's , kplanes etc...

Hey Bern.

The 35X w/ 496 MAG and all standard equip (paint in the catalog, etc.) was advertised all this year for 149,995. I was told about a month ago by Reggie that the price was going up to 159,995 for '05. Now--- the boat was on SALE at Lauderdale for 186K!

I am still trying to figure it out. At this point I am going with the pricing I have and would say you should be able to buy the boat at 159 w/ silent choice option.

My .02

Masher,
I think your numbers for pricing and speeds are right on. Yes, the best deals today are on the 35X and the 42X. However, if you are looking for a 35 or 38 with 525's you are out of luck. Have to pay high price for Lightning or find used, which not many out there today. Fountain has a gap here, but I don't see them filling it anytime soon. They just raised prices and i guess the factory is very busy with new orders so if all of this is true-- they won't change anything....