2009 Fountain 38 Express Cruiser

Overview

This 2009 Fountain 38 Express Cruiser is powered by twin Cummins 4.2L QSD diesel engines.  The vessel features a Generation III twin-step positive lift hull and includes a 2018 Venture Aluminum triaxle trailer. It has been maintained with annual synthetic oil changes and received significant mechanical and electronic updates between 2020 and 2025.

Key Features

• Engines: Twin Cummins QSD 4.2L Diesels 350 HP with Mercury SmartCraft gauges

  • Port: 876 hours

  • Starbord: 845 hours

• Drives: Mercury Bravo 3 XR Duo-Prop drives

• Hull: Generation III twin-step positive lift design

• Trailer: 2018 Venture triple axle bunk trailer GVWR 20,045lbs (18,025lbs max boat weight)

• Navigation: Garmin 8610 10” Chart plotter with radar (New 2020)

• Audio: Fusion stereo system (New 2020)

• Generator: Kohler 6KW diesel generator

• AC/Heat: Air conditioning and heat 120V for both cabin and cockpit

• Steering: Latham high-performance power assist hydraulic system with dual pumps

• Underwater Lighting: Transom mounted underwater LED lights

Service History & Updates

• 2025: New propellers installed; includes additional spare set for different gear ratio

• 2024: Replacement of gimbal bearings and shift cables

• 2023: Selective interior seating re-upholstered

• 2022: Replacement of rear engine mounts, hoses, drive couplings, and all raw water lines

• 2020: Outdrives overhauled

• 2020: Installation of Garmin 8610 plotter/radar and Fusion stereo

• Annual: All engine and outdrive oil changed with synthetic oil

Accommodations

• Forward Cabin: Large v-berth mattress with comforter, dresser, and cedar-lined hanging locker

• Aft Cabin: Double-size berth, cedar-lined locker, and LED reading lights

• Salon: Sofa with storage, 26″ LCD TV, and dark cherry wood trim

• Head: Enclosed fiberglass head with shower, exhaust fan, and VacuFlush marine toilet

Galley

• Countertops: Corian with polished stainless sink and chrome faucet

• Appliances: Microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and single-burner glass-top electric stove

• Storage: Dedicated dish, silverware, and pantry lockers

Engines & Mechanical

• Performance: 40 mph cruise (3100RPM) at 26 gph average fully loaded ~1.5 miles per gallon, top speed ~48mph

• Mercury VesselView: Two VesselView Smartcraft digital screens for engine, speed, and fuel data

• Fuel Systems: Baffled heavy-duty 3/16″ aluminum tanks (foamed and glassed in) with 296-gal total capacity

• Trim Tabs: Heavy-duty hydraulic offshore performance tabs with mechanical indicators

• FireBoy Fire Suppression System: Automatic engine room fire extinguishing system with diesel engine shutdown

Deck & Exterior

• Cockpit: U-shaped lounge seating for 8–10 people with removable table and carpet

• Wet Bar: Cockpit sink with faucet and storage

• Anchor System: Polished stainless steel anchor, windlass, and 150’ G4 galvanized chain

• Swim Platform: Integrated platform with transom walk-through door and hot/cold shower

Specifications

• LOA: 38’ / 11.58 m

• Beam: 10’ 6″ / 3.2 m

• Dry Weight: 13,500 lbs / 6,179 kgs

• Fuel Capacity: 270 gallons

• Freshwater Capacity: 50 gallons / 189 L

• Holding Tank: 11 gallons / 42 L

• Cabin Headroom: 6’4″ / 1.93 m

• Draft (Drives Down): 3’2” / .97 m