A highly desirable and classic Fountain 38 Express Cruiser with the open cabin layout and limited production staggered motor configuration lovingly restored and upgraded is now available for sale. With a top speed of 60 mph and most efficient cruising at 42 mph and 3500 RPMs, you can get to your destination quickly, while cruising in style and comfort with cabin and cockpit climate control and top of the line stereo system, and smooth cruising with the deep V stepped hull. Take a day trip to Block Island and be back in time for dinner! The 90 nm trip from Norwalk Harbor, CT to the Great Salt Pond, Block Island, RI takes only 2 hours 15 minutes and burns a mere 63 gallons of gas. Exclusively maintained and rebuilt by her professional marine mechanic owner, no detail has been overlooked. Come take a look and make this one-of-a-kind vessel yours today!
Mechanical Equipment
Twin Mercury 496 Mag HO’s with 820 hours
Manifolds, risers and elbows – replaced in 2023
Propulsion Control Modules (PCMs), both engines – replaced in 2023
Wiring harness assemblies, both engines – replaced in 2023
Relay assemblies and ignition wires, both engines – replaced in 2023
Fuel injection rails and injectors sonic cleaned, both engines – replaced in 2022
Fuel Pumps and Cool Fuel system, both engines – replaced in 2022
Hardin Water Pumps, both engines – replaced in 2024
Circulating pumps, both engines – replaced in 2022
Rear Crankshaft, Top and Rear Cover Seals, both engines – replaced in 2022
SmartCraft Bravo Transom Assemblies with Seacore – installed in 2023
Bravo 3 XR outdrives – installed in 2024
Refabricated exhaust system, protected with Cerakote Ceramic Coating – installed in 2023
Westerbeke 5.0 MCGA Generator with 820 hours – installed in 2019
Anti-siphon, auto water shut-off valve for generator – installed in 2019
House: ProMariner ProNautic 1260P Battery charger connects to two Odyssey ODX-AGM27M batteries – installed in 2020
Generator: ProMariner ProNautic 1210P Battery charger connects to an Odyssey ODX-AGM27M battery – installed in 2025
Bowthruster: ProMariner ProNautic 1210P Battery charger connects to an Odyssey ODX-AGM23M battery – installed in 2021
Latham Marine power steering system
Livorsi throttles, shifters, gauges and steering wheel
All hoses and lines replaced
Twin 145 gallon fuel tanks
Navigation Systems
Garmin 7606xsv, connected with live video camera in bilge to monitor engines and generator – installed in 2020
Livorsi digital depth gauge
Compass
Deck and Hull Equipment
Anchor and electric windlass
Remote spotlight on bow
IMTRA Sleipner Side Power SE60 Bowthruster– replaced in 2023
Sonihull Duo dual transducer system (one installed in cabin and another on transom) – installed in 2019
Dry Bilge System – installed in 2020
Water Guard 300 impermeable epoxy bilge coating – applied in 2023
NuTeak custom synthetic flooring throughout cabin, cockpit and swim platform – installed in 2019
Navy blue canvas includes bow cover, cockpit cover, and complete camper canvas for cockpit – windshield canvas replaced in 2022
Black Widow antifouling bottom paint
Original Fountain OEM carpet included
Water System
Ronco Polyethylene 22-gallon water tanks (two) – replaced in 2019
SCAD SOLO Tank Monitors – replaced in 2019
Seaward S-700 hot water heater, 7 gallon – replaced in 2019
Fresh water system water pumps – replaced in 2019
Macerator – installed in 2019
Anchor locker freshwater washdown with 15’ expandable hose – added in 2021
Transom shower – replaced in 2021
TankWatch 4 black water sensors and monitor – replaced in 2025
Accommodations
Forward v-berth bed sleeps 2
Cedar lined closet
Sofa with storage
Cabin dining table stores under v-berth
Aft queen bed sleeps 2
Head with Dometic VacuFlush toilet, sink, and handheld shower
Cabin HVAC: Dometic Turbo GTX16 with AC SmartStart – upgraded in 2020
Cockpit HVAC: Dometic DCU18 with AC SmartStart – added in 2019
Original Fountain OEM bedding included
Galley Equipment
Microwave
Electric Stove, single burner
Dometic refrigerator – replaced in 2021
Stainless steel sink
Entertainment – complete rewiring and new installation in 2020
