Research 2010 - 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. 5 in.
Beam: 10 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 300
Water tank capacity: 30
Holding tank capacity: 11
Speed max: 65
Standard features: Anchor locker, recessed in forward bulkhead
Batteries (3 triple engine, 2 twin engine), w/secured heavy-duty custom brackets
Bilge pumps (2), automatic 1200 gph
Canvas helm seat and rear bench cover
Cleats, pop-up bow w/amidships and stern (with hawse pipe)
Compass
Innerliner, fiberglass, self-bailing w/non-skid surfaces and storage
Battery switches (3 triple engine, 2 twin engine), parallel, explosion-proof
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.
Console cup holders, stainless steel
Fuel gauge, electric
GPS speedometer & Mercury gauges
Graphics, standard selection
Fish boxes, 7 under floor w/macerator & overboard drain (1400 qt. total capacity), one on bow
Fuel tank, heavy-duty, baffled, welded inside and out, 3/16" aluminum, powder-coated, 300 gallons, foamed, glassed and bolted in position w/stainless steel pickups
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
Helm seat, leaning post style w/ fixed backrest & rod holders
Outrigger plates on tower - Taco
Horns, electric
Livewell at transom, 50 gallons
Propellers, stainless steel
Rails, bow, welded 316L stainless steel, thru-bolted
Remote oil tank fills (Optimax engines only)
Rod holders (6 in gunwale)
Rod/gaff storage (4 under gunwale, 6 under floor)
Steering, hydraulic, w/tilt steering wheel
Rubrail with stainless steel insert
Sink w/pressurized water system
Trim indicators for engines and tabs, electronic for engines and mechanical for trim tabs
Trim tabs, heavy-duty hydraulic, offshore hi-performance
Salt water wash down w/extra pump
T-Top, heavy-duty w/radio & electronics box, canvas, rod holders and (2) rear mounted halogen lights