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FOUNTAIN - 34 Sportfish CC Open Bow - For Sale

The 34 Sportfish CC Open BowfromFOUNTAINdelivers speed, range-ready capacities, and practical comfort in an open-bow layout. As amotor yachtwith a focus on thesport fishermansegment, it pairs twin Mercury power with a durablefiberglass constructionhull, balancing performance and convenience under one profile. For acquisition guidance and listings, consult Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 34 Sportfish CC Open Bow

Choosing the 34 Sportfish CC Open Bowmakes sense if you want a 34 ft platform with a 10 ft beam, confident monohull handling, and notable performance metrics—39 knots cruising and up to 74 knots top speed. With two accommodations and one head, it offers essential overnighting capability while remaining a capablesport fishermanwithin the broadermotor yachtclass. Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov can advise whether this specification matches your use case and local conditions.

Features of the Model

Performance profile: 39 kn cruise, 74 kn maximum speed

Propulsion: twin Mercury engines (2)

Construction: fiberglass buildwith fiberglass decks; monohull configuration

Design pedigree: hull and interior by Fountain

Practicality: sleeps 2 with 1 head; generous fuel and water capacities

Backed by Shestakov Yacht Sales expertise through Andrey Shestakov

Technical Specifications

Classification: motor yacht;sport fisherman; hull infiberglass and plastic

LOA: 34 ft (10.36 m)

Beam: 10 ft (3.3 m)

Draft (min/max): 9.843 ft / 9.843 ft (3 m / 3 m)

Cruising speed: 39 kn (39 mph)

Maximum speed: 74 kn (74 mph)

Gross tonnage: 13

Engines: 2 × Mercury

Hull configuration: Monohull

Hull material: fiberglass and plastic

Deck material: Fiberglass

Hull designer: Fountain

Interior designer: Fountain

Accommodation: 2; Sleeps: 2; Heads: 1

Water capacity: 40 gal

Fuel capacity: 418 gal

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing is available on request. For current availability, detailed specifications, and to discuss the best acquisition route for a 34 Sportfish CC Open Bow, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate inspections, specification reviews, and transaction support tailored to your timeline.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the top speedof the34 Sportfish CC Open Bow? A: The top speed is up to74 knots (74 mph).

Q: What is the cruising speedand why does it matter? A: The cruising speed is39 knots (39 mph), providing an efficient operating point for amotor yachtin thesport fishermanclass.

Q: What enginespower this model? A: It is powered bytwin Mercuryengines (engine count: 2), as specified.

Q: What is the draftand how does it affect access? A: The draft is listed at9.843 ft (3 m)minimum and maximum. This informs marina and passage planning and should be reviewed with Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales for your waters.

Q: What are the key accommodation and capacitydetails? A: It sleeps2with1 head, carries418 galof fuel and40 galof water, and is built on a monohull withfiberglass and plastic constructionand fiberglass decks byFOUNTAIN.

Owner Experience Review

Owners run the 34 Sportfish CC Open BowfromFOUNTAINprimarily as a serious offshore fishing platform, often for tournaments, yet many also use it for fast day runs with family and friends. The open-bow Sportfish layout keeps the deck clear all the way forward, which owners call “fishier,” with bow seating that doubles as lidded storage when the cushions come off. In practice, most boats are set up to fish hard but still host social day boating.

On the water, owners describe the 34 as “a tank and fishing machine,” noting a smooth ride even in wind chop and confident manners when driven hard. This hull is trimmed for speed: multiple owner reports put wide‑open‑throttle in the 60–75 mph range depending on rigging, and a Saltwater Sportsman test saw about 64.8 mph with twin Verado 400s; still, when you push it or fish it very hard, some users report you can start breaking things.

Comfort is typical center‑console: a console head and minimal cabin on earlier examples, while some newer TE/SC‑style builds add an enclosed head and compact galley. Routine outboard service is straightforward, but high‑horsepower twin or triple installations drive up parts and labor costs, and owners are skeptical of optimistic fuel‑burn claims. Prospective buyers of mid‑2000s boats are also advised to inspect for wood‑core elements, and heavy‑use rigs can see recurring engine/gear attention.

Pros and Cons

Open‑bow deck provides excellent forward fishability and storage under the bow seating.

Delivers very high top‑end speed and a smooth ride in chop (owners report 60–75 mph; ~64.8 mph with twin 400s in testing).

Versatile for mixed use, serving serious offshore fishing and fast day boating alike.

Limited overnight accommodations in the classic center‑console layout.

Very hard, high‑speed or heavy fishing use can accelerate wear and cause breakages.

High fuel burn and elevated service costs with twin/triple high‑hp outboards, and owners doubt rosy mpg claims.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
34 Sportfish CC Open Bow	34' 0" (10.36 m)	10' 0" (3.30 m)	9' 10" (3 m)	39 kn / 74 kn	13
34 CC	34' 0" (10.36 m)	9' 0" (2.90 m)	-	-	-
38 SCX	38' 0" (11.68 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	8' 6" (2.58 m)	-	-
38 SC	38' 0" (11.58 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	8' 6" (2.58 m)	92 kn	-
38 Tournament Edition	38' 0" (11.58 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	6' 7" (2 m) – 7' 11" (2.42 m)	-	-
38 Express Cruiser	38' 0" (11.58 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	10' 5" (3.17 m)	55 kn / 70 kn	-
34 Center Console	34' 0" (10.36 m)	9' 0" (2.90 m)	6' 7" (2 m) – 8' 6" (2.58 m)	42 kn / 75 kn	-
29 Fever	29' 0" (8.84 m)	8' 0" (2.54 m)	-	-	-
35 Lightning	35' 0" (10.67 m)	8' 0" (2.59 m)	9' 7" (2.92 m)	-	-
48 Express Cruiser	48' 0" (14.63 m)	12' 0" (3.66 m)	12' 7" (3.83 m)	-	-