Research Fountain Boats

A YACHT TO BUILD A DREAM ON
Sometimes dreams can seem hopelessly unattainable because those exotic ports of call and remote islands always seem to be out of reach in most conventional cruising yachts. Not in a Fountain 48 Express Cruiser. Why plow endlessly through the water when you can fly effortlessly to a destination you may have once dreamed of visiting?

Powered by triple 480 hp, fuel-efficient diesel engines, you can cruise at an astonishing 50 mph while attaining one-plus mile per gallon. Open up the throttles and run up to 64 mph. The 48 is also available with twin 480 diesels which will run 50+ mph, which is still dramatically faster than the competition. If gas engines appeal to you three Mercury 525’s with Bravo III XR drives will cruise at 50 mph with a top end of 70 mph. Further, the 48 EC’s 12-foot beam provides the perfect combination of smooth ride and stable platform. Underneath the 48 provides you with the luxury that you would expect from a world class yacht. Like all Fountains, this classic was born of the brutal world of offshore racing. It means simply that this one performs like a champ.

Remember, this is the yacht that set a world record from Key West to Cancun, Mexico, dashing 405 miles in 8 hours and 36 minutes while running into a three to five foot head sea. A quick day’s cruise instead of the traditional overnight haul. While others are still chasing the moon, you could be sipping cocktails in its luminous thrall.

Live your dreams.
Draft: 3 ft. 10 in.
Beam: 12 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 470
Water tank capacity: 60
Holding tank capacity: 36
Standard features:
HARDWARE
Anchor and windlasss
Cleats- (2) "pop-up" stern, (4) midship,
(2) forward
Bow thruster
Bowrail
Side mount arch/hardtop grab rail
Rubrail with stainless steel insert
Custom polished stainless steel anchor with chrome windlass and storage locker
Dockside water pressure inlet with regulator
Dockside waste pump-out fittings
Stainless steel thru-hull fittings
Swim platform with ladder
Windshield, full frame wrap around
Navigation lights
Flush mount stainless steel electric horns


ENGINE COMPARTMENT & BILGE
Trim tabs-heavy duty hydraulic
9.0 kW Diesel generator w/ instrument panel and sound enclosure
Heavy duty adjustable engine mounts with vibration isolators
Fuel valves and filters for engines and generator
Power assist hydraulic steering system with dual pumps
Coolant recovery system for engines and generator
Sea Strainers-custom high speed stainless steel
Stainless steel exhaust system
Integrated engine air vents
Automatic bilge pumps-(4) engine room (2) forward
Engine room diaphragm keel pumps (2)
Automatic pressurized fresh water system
Flush mount stainless steel electric horns
Engine room bilge water monitor
Visual and audible engine alarm system
Quarter turn seavalves on below waterline thru-hulls
Water heater 20 gal. stainless steel
Twin VacuFlush 18 gal waste tanks
120V weather proof receptacle


SALON AND GALLEY
L-shaped sofa with seating for 4
Cherry table in cabin
Removable table
Air conditioning w/reverse cycle heating, digital control and integrated air vents
LCD 19" TV with surround sound and
subwoofer, stereo with DVD & CD player
Carpeting and suspended vinyl headliner
Pleated draperies
Cherry framed mirror
Designer switches and receptacles
Telephone outlet
Master and Guest Heads
High gloss fiberglass finish shower
Fluorescent task lighting- 1110 VAC
Shower sump pumps forward (2)
Low voltage LED overhead lighting with toe kick accent lights
Corian galley countertop with polished stainless sink and chrome faucet
Dish and storage lockers, silverware storage
Overhead hatch with screen
Under counter pantry storage
Microwave oven
Refrigerator/Freezer upright, 120/12 volt
Two burner glass top electric stove
Medicine cabinet with mirror and storage
VacuFlush marine toilet systems with tank monitor
Exhaust fans in heads
Stainless sink with storage cabinet below


COCKPIT
Hard Top with courtesy lights, VHF antenna and omni directional TV antenna
Canvas, front, side and aft enclosure
Removable cockpit carpet
Wet bar with sink, faucet and ice maker
Storage below wet bar and seats
Lazarette storage locker for fenders and lines
U shaped lounge with removable table
Rear lounge seat converts to sundeck with electric/hydraulic actuator
Engine hatch with electric/hydraulic actuator and electrically raised storage area for table
Air conditioning
Courtesy lighting, LED overhead
Custom locking cabin entry way
Transom shower with hot and cold faucet
Transom walk through door to swim platform
Seating for 8-10
Recessed cup holders


LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL
Main electrical distribution panel with magnetic type circuit breakers for 120/240 VAC and 12VDC, generator remote, volt-amp digital gauges, fresh water tank gauge
DC Battery panel with engine and generator disconnect switches
Battery parallel system
Four heavy duty marine batteries with custom cast hold down brackets, battery charger, two automatic 30 Amp
Sealed group 31 AGM battery with separate charger for windlass and bow thruster
Bonding system with zinc anode protection
50 Amp 120/240 Volt AC shore inlet
Cable TV-Telephone inlet
50 foot, 50 Amp shoreline cord
Reverse polarity indicator
U.L. listed pre-tinned boat cable
120VAC GFCI protected receptacles
12VDC lighting with 120VAC galley light
Galvanic Isolator
Shorepower system 240V
Generator, 9.0 KW diesel


SAFETY AND NAVIGATION
Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room with dash monitor-diesel models have automatic engine and generator shutdown
High water alarm for engine compartment
Patterned nonskid safety foredeck walkway
Safety and Operational Manual
Carbon Monoxide detector / alarm in cabin


FORWARD MASTER STATEROOM
Carpeting and vinyl headliner
Upholstered valances with accent lighting
Queen mattress with comforter and pillows
Mirrored headboard with reading lights
Padded hullsides and aft bulkheads
19" LCD TV with stereo, CD & DVD player
Overhead hatch with screen
Telephone outlet
Air conditioning w/reverse cycle heating and digital control
Dresser and cedar lined hanging locker with light


AFT GUEST CABIN
Carpeting and vinyl headliner
Double size berth with comforter and pillows
Padded headboard with reading lights 15" LCD TV with DVD player
Ducted air conditioning/heating
Cedar lined locker


MASTER AND GUEST HEADS
High gloss fiberglass finish stand up shower
Medicine cabinet with mirror and storage
VacuFlush marine toilet w/tank monitor
Stainless steel portlight with screen Exhaust fan
Lighting at overhead and mirror
Stainless sink with storage cabinet below


CONTROL STATION
Fountain custom layout dash with full engine instrumentation, drive and trim tab indicators, throttles with drive trim switch on handle, tab and drive switches on dash, GPS speedometer, hour meters, fuel gauges (3), audible and visual engine alarm system, digital depth gauge, neutral safety lockout, systems switch panel, windlass remote control
Electronics area
Stereo/CD with 4 speakers
VHF Radio with antenna mount
Bolster, electric side by side at helm
12 volt power outlet
High speed compass with light
Power steering with 12" padded stainless steel steering wheel