Research Fountain Boats - 38 Center Console

~Wanted: serious fishermen.

In the entire fleet of Fountain Mercury trophy-winning boats, none is more dedicated to the art and science of fishing than the brawny, hell-for-leather 38 Open Bow. This is the pro fisherman’s fish boat. Race proven and tournament tested, the Super Ventilated Positive Lift hull, powered by three 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards on our integrated transom bracket, will beat the competition every time.

The 38 Open Bow cruises at 52 mph while consuming a mere 1.2 mpg. This is faster than most boats can run WOT. Advance the throttles on this magnificent machine and watch the speedo climb to a jaw-dropping 75 mph. The entire walk-around layout is given to uncluttered fishing space for multiple anglers. The T-top with rocket launchers can transport your rods above the fray while keeping them within easy grasp. Rod stowage abounds in two lockers forward and in the center. In the market for a fast, tough, efficient, high-performance fishing machine?

You just found it.
Draft: 2 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 10 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 360
Water tank capacity: 30
Standard features: Anchor locker, recessed in forward bulkhead
Bilge pumps (2), automatic 1200 gph
Cleats, pop-up bow w/amidships and stern (with hawse pipe)
Innerliner, fiberglass, self-bailing w/non-skid surfaces and storage
Center console, pre-wired, fiberglass w/flush mount electronics locker, one-piece plexiglass windshield, molded footrest, walk-in head w/VacuFlush, shower, sink, and 25 quart cooler under forward-facing seat.
Fuel gauge, electric
Graphics, standard selection
Fuel tank, heavy-duty, baffled, welded inside and out, 3/16" aluminum, powder-coated, 360 gallons, foamed, glassed and bolted in position w/stainless steel pickups
Helm seat, leaning post style w/ fixed backrest & rod holders
Horns, electric
Propellers, stainless steel
Remote oil tank fills (Optimax engines only)
Rod/gaff storage (4 under gunwale, 6 under floor)
Rubrail with stainless steel insert
Trim indicators for engines and tabs, electronic for engines and mechanical for trim tabs
Salt water wash down w/extra pump

Batteries (3 triple engine, 2 twin engine), w/secured heavy-duty custom brackets
Canvas helm seat and rear bench cover
Compass
Battery switches (3 triple engine, 2 twin engine), parallel, explosion-proof
Console cup holders, stainless steel
GPS speedometer & Mercury gauges
Fish boxes, 7 under floor w/macerator & overboard drain (1400 qt. total capacity), one on bow
Hand laid composite hull and deck manufactured w/multi-directional fiberglass, w/high density coring and Interplastic vinyl ester resin and w/hull and deck laminated, thru-bolted, screwed and sealed together w/heavy duty marine sealant/adhesive
Outrigger plates on tower - Taco
Livewell at transom, 50 gallons
Rails, bow, welded 316L stainless steel, thru-bolted
Rod holders (6 in gunwale)
Steering, hydraulic, w/tilt steering wheel
Sink w/pressurized water system
Trim tabs, heavy-duty hydraulic, offshore hi-performance
T-Top, heavy-duty w/radio & electronics box, canvas, rod holders and (2) rear mounted halogen lights