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388Hustler 03-09-2005 04:43 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
I looked at both when I bought my Slingshot.
Obviously, I chose the Hustler.
My main reason was cabin size.
Frankly speaking, the 38 Fountain cabin is very small.
I also liked the ride of the Slingshot a little better.
I think they are very close on speed.
They are both nice boats.
Just my opinion and you know what they say about those..
Dean

pm203 03-09-2005 04:47 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
The Fountain may a bit older,but in my opinion its still a better looking boat.

customryder 03-09-2005 04:47 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
having owned both their is no question.. Hustler

tomtbone1993 03-09-2005 05:15 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
same power, i think the fountain would be a bit faster, But everyone has thier opion. i would test drive both. I also think fountain would have better resale

SHARKEY-IMAGES 03-09-2005 05:15 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 

Originally Posted by Wasabe
Hustler is a much prettier boat. If everything is the same then why not go based on looks ;)

Isn't "Looks" usually the first attraction anyway... :drink: :drink:



Originally Posted by 388Hustler
Frankly speaking, the 38 Fountain cabin is very small.

Probably because that anchor locker takes up so much room. ;)



Originally Posted by tomtbone1993
same power, i think the fountain would be a bit faster,

Rightfully so, the boat is 3 feet shorter.... :drink:

customryder 03-09-2005 05:36 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
put a gps on both boats with the same power. i think you will find the Hustler on top.

cigrocket 03-09-2005 05:40 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
Do you agree that the Hustler is a much bigger boat for the money, even if the speed is within 1-3 miles an hour. How about quality on the Hustler, I am not that familiar with them because there aren't alot around to see up close

later 03-09-2005 05:56 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
get in both. spend sometime on the water and and see which one feels good to you. both are great boats and i dont think you would go wrong in either, i think the hustler would be a little faster on top end if your looking at the non step and the single step fever and i think the twin step 38 lightning might get the nudge on top end over the 388. im not a fan of the tall windshields on fountain but i do like the 38 twin step lightning with a race fairing or the low framed windshield and staggered of course.

later

Outdrive1 03-09-2005 05:58 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
If three miles an hour is an issue whipple it and go with the Hustler, way better looking. If you dont care about looks you minght as well buy a mid 90's fountain, no-one would be able to tell the difference and you'd save some more cash for bigger motors. :drink:

CHEETAH34 03-09-2005 06:10 PM

Re: Fountain VS. Hustler
 
i looked at every boat.u want a well rounded boat that can give u everything.the fountain is a fast hull.....thats it!!!!it has a dash board that u could have a picnic on ...dont like the boat at all.i chose the 34 hustler cheetah.......an amazing boat.and with the power i have i spank fountains.


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