Research Fountain Boats 38 Express Cruiser Boat

All the Amenities Without Sacrificing Speed
Want performance? Crave luxury? Fountain Mercury has melded the performance moxie of an offshore racer with the creature comforts of a condo. Undoubtedly the fastest, most fuel efficient boat in its class, the 38 EC can reach top speeds in excess of 70mph with Mercury 525s. Scale back to twin Mercury 425hp, 496-cu.in. engines and cruise long range at 50-plus mph while still topping out at 60mph plus.

The cockpit has space and comfort to rival any wide-beam cruiser on the market today. At the helm, two side-by-side drop-down bolster seats put you and your companion in complete control. Opposite, a port-side lounge seat is a perfect spot to catch a few rays. The party moves aft with a large, wrap-around settee—seating six—with removable table and wet bar with ice maker.

Below decks, the 38EC, with its 10’ 6” beam and 6’ 4” headroom, includes a master stateroom with a double berth, dresser and a cedar-lined locker. Aft, there is a cabin sleeper with a stand-up head with VacuFlush toilet, sink and shower. The galley features a sink, microwave oven, and fridge/freezer.

The 38EC’s list of standard equipment is extensive. Combine this with an optional genset and AC/heat and you can enjoy boating year round. The 38 has Fountain Mercury’s revolutionary Twin Step Positive Lift hull with notched transom and a pad keel.

Sporty? As sporty as they come—and then some. The 38EC is also priced to be the best value in the marketplace
Draft: 3 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 10 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 296
Range cruising: 344
Standard features: Twin Mercury 425 HP 496 HO w/Bravo XR drives
Twin Mercury 525 EFI w/Bravo III drives
Twin Cummins 320 HP Diesel w/Bravo III drives


Standard Features


HARDWARE

Bowrail
Cleats-(2)"pop-up"stern,(4)midship,
(2)forward
Sidemountarchgrabrail
Rubrailwithstainlesssteelinsert
Custompolishedstainlesssteelanchorwithchromewindlassandstoragelocker
Docksidewaterpressureinletwithregulator
Docksidewastepump-outfittings
Windshield,fullframewraparound
Stainlesssteelthru-hullfittings
Swimplatformwithladderintegralw/hull


ENGINEROOMANDBILGE

Twin425-hp496cu.in.Mercury
w/BravoOnedrives
Stainlesssteelpropellers
Trimtabs-heavydutywithindicators
Heavydutyadjustableenginemountswithvibrationisolators
Fuelfiltersforengines
Powerassisthydraulicsteeringsystemwithdualpumps
Coolantrecoverysystemforengines
SeaStrainers-stainlesssteel
Stainlesssteelexhaustsystemw/silencers

Showersumpsystem
Automaticpressurizedfreshwatersystem
CarbonMonoxidedetector
Anchorandwindlass
Navigationlights
Stainlesssteelelectrichorns
Electroniccompasswithlight
Automaticbilgepumps(3)
Engineroombilgewatermonitor
Visualandaudibleenginealarmsystem
Quarterturnseavalvesonbelowwaterlinethru-hulls


SALONANDGALLEY

Sofawithseatingfor4w/storagebeneath
Cherrytableincabin
Removabletable
LCD15"TVw/builtinDVDplayer
StereosystemAM/FM/CDw/bridgeremote
Carpetingandvinylheadliner
Designerswitchesandreceptacles
Telephoneoutlet
Lowvoltageoverheadlightingwithtoekickaccentlights
Coriangalleycountertopwithpolishedstainlesssinkandchromefaucet
Dishandstoragelockers,silverwarestorage
Overheadhatch
Undercounterpantrystorage
Microwaveoven
Refrigerator/Freezer
Fluorescenttasklighting
Singleburnerglasstopelectricstove


COCKPIT

Radararchwithcourtesylights,omnidirectionalTVantenna
Bimini
Cockpitcarpet,removable
Wetbarwithsink,faucetand22#icemaker
Storagebelowwetbarandseats
Lazarettestoragelockerforfendersandlines
UshapedloungewithRemovabletable
Enginehatchwithelectricactuator
Engineairvents,integrated
Courtesylighting
Canvas,biminiw/frontandsideenclosures
Customlockingcabinentryway
Transomshowerwithhotandcoldfaucet
Transomwalkthroughdoortoswimplatform
Seatingfor8-10
Stereospeakersw/remotetosalonsystem
Recessedaluminumcupholders
Highdensityfoilinsulationforsoundproofing
Waterheater-10galstainlesssteel
VacuFlush18galwastetank
12voltvapor-prooflightingand120VACweatherproofreceptacle


LIGHTINGANDELECTRICAL

Mainelectricaldistributionpanelwithmagnetictypecircuitbreakersfor120VACand12VDC,volt,ampdigitalgauges
DCBatterypanelwithenginedisconnectswitches
Batteryparallelsystem
Twoheavydutymarinebatterieswithcustomcastholddownbrackets
Batterycharger,automatic30Amp
Generator,5.0gasor5KWdiesel
Bondingsystemwithzincanodeprotection
Twin30Amp120VACshoreinlets
CableTV-Telephoneinlet
50foot,30Ampshorelinecord
Reversepolarityindicator
U.L.listedpre-tinnedboatcable
Lowvoltagelightingthroughoutcabin
GalvanicIsolator
ShorepowerwithAC/Heat120V


SAFETYANDNAVIGATION

Automaticfireextinguishingsysteminengineroomwithdashmonitor-dieselmodelshaveautomaticengineandgeneratorshutdown

Patternednonskidsafetyforedeckwalkway
SafetyandOperationalManual


FORWARDMASTERSTATEROOM

Carpetingandvinylheadliner
Upholsteredvalanceswithaccentlighting
Largemattresswithcomforterandpillows
Dresserandcedarlinedhanginglockerwithlight
Mirrorheadboardwithreadinglights
Paddedhullsidesandaftbulkheads
Overheadhatch


AFTGUESTCABIN

Carpetingandvinylheadliner
Doublesizeberthwithcomforterandpillows
Paddedheadboardwithreadinglights
Cedarlinedlocker


HEAD

Highglossfiberglassfinishstandupshower
Medicinecabinetwithmirrorandstorage
VacuFlushmarinetoiletw/tankmonitor
Stainlesssteelportlightwithscreen

Exhaustfan
Overheadandmirrorlighting
Stainlesssinkwithstoragecabinetbelow


CONTROLSTATION

Fountaincustomlayoutdashwithfullengineinstrumentation,driveandtrimtabindicators,throttleswithdrivetrimswitchonhandle,tabanddriveswitchesondash,GPSspeedometer,fuelgaugeswithlowfuelwarninglights,audibleandvisualenginealarmsystem,digitaldepthgauge,neutralsafetylockout,systemsswitchpanel,windlassremotecontrol

Electronicsarea
Bolster,electricsidebysideathelm
12voltoutlet
Electroniccompasswithlight
Powersteeringwith12"paddedstainlesssteelsteeringwheel.

Compass; Stereo; Bimini top; Radar; Shower; Swim platform;