pkspx

Ok, this might be something easy someone can answer, I’m trying to figure out why Fountain builds two 35 models!? Any insight? Thanks!

RaggedEdge

Both are 35' models but that is where the similarity ends. The Executioner is the older single step design with the more traditional/ classic look. When the "new" twin step, taller deck, full windshield version first came out some buyers prefered the more traditional Fountain look. Fountain then brought it back as the 35 Classic to satisfy those buyers. The move proved sucessful and after several model years they came up with the concept to package the model with the 496 engine only, limited options, and two color schemes, the Executioner as we know it, and offered at a "special" price, considerably less than the 35 Lightning. The concept has worked well, as the model remains popular today. You can now get engine options and add equiptment and more custom paint which appears to have further added to it's popularity.

The 35 Lightning is the newer twin step model. A different bottom design being twin step vs. a single, the model is 6-8 mph faster with like power. The look is much different in that it is a taller boat and has a full glass styled windshield, much like a Formula, a roomier cabin, and comes standard with more equiptment than the Executioner. An expanded galley area with a fridge etc. and a beter equipted head, full bimini top and enclosure etc.

Marketing at it's best. Give the buyer the option of the newer style loaded model or the traditional look at a more affordable price minus some frills, and the added speed attainable with the twin step design. It has worked for Fountain, so well that the 42 is also now available as an Executioner or Lightning model, same basis with a few twists. The 42's share the twin step bottoms and use different top deck designs. One the newer look the other the older classic look. Formula is now playing with a similiar concept with the 35 Sport model vs. their 35 Fastech, the Sport being lighter in terms of options and price, in contrast to the Fountains they use the same design/molds to build each model.

Easy to explain. Long winded, but pretty easy.

pkspx

Thanks for the reply! Great write up!

RaggedEdge

You're welcome, and with the new staggered 35 there may be three 35 Fountain offerings.

RaggedEdge

David this would be it. Hope this helped.

Cam-shaft

I believe the Executioner is about a 1000lbs lighter.
What is the speed of a ececutioner with merc 525efi's?

RaggedEdge

Correct, Exe is 7600lbs. and the Lightning is 8600lbs. My guess would be 83 -85. Someone here must have that set up and can verify the real number.