Express Cruisers

38 Express Cruiser

Speed: 62+ mph

Recommended power: Twin 425HP 496HO Mercury w/Bravo III

The comforts of a luxury condo. The agility of a sports car. You can’t go wrong.

Reggie Fountain has built a career by improving on success. World champion offshore racer; world class visionary. Reggie’s résumé is the envy of yacht builders everywhere. The 38EC is proof!

But, this is no warmed-over rehash. It has been completely revamped, updated, made brand new again—with all of the attributes that made the original a favorite of adventuresome boaters. Got a yen to visit out-of-the way ports of call? Have a need to do it in grand style? Here’s your boat.

This masterpiece of design and engineering begins with Fountain’s legendary stepped hull. Born on the offshore race course. Built to power through nasty seas at high speed in safety and comfort. Now get the new and improved version with step locations reconfigured to give you an even smoother ride. An expanded chine width and reduced deadrise add lateral stability while opening up the interior space.

Add creature comforts that would please a princess. You’ve got one fantastic package. With twin Mercury HOs, you can expect 60-plus mph. Try that in some wannabe.

It is, all things said, one sweet package. From Fountain. Who else?

 

48 Express Cruiser

Speed: 51 mph
Recommended Power:
Twin Cummins 480 Diesel w/Twin Disc Surface drives

High on every yachtsman’s wish list is a magic carpet that can take you from the humdrum to Heaven. A magnificent yacht with all the luxurious comforts of a Palm Beach condo and the feisty spirit of a Formula One race car. Til now, it was a pipe dream. With the incredible Fountain 48 Express Cruiser, it is a dream come true.

Imagine, if you will, a pleasure palace powered by two 480 Cummins diesels. It will top out at 51 and cruise at 42 getting 1.7 mpg. And, if you fancy the punch of gas, the 48EC powered by three MerCruiser 525s and Bravo III XR drives will still let you cruise at 50 and then top out at searing 63-mph.

Wait! It gets better. With triple 480 hp diesel engines it will allow you to cruise…cruise, mind you…at 50-mph—while barely sipping fuel: a little over one mile per gallon. Advance the throttles and power out to the islands at 63-mph.
Power and speed aren’t the only stories: the 48’s 12-foot beam gives you the perfect combination of smooth ride and stable comfort. Remember, this yacht’s heritage comes from the brutal world of offshore racing and Reggie Fountain’s many championships. That’s why he designed it the way he did.

The master stateroom has a pedestal berth flanked by matching couches. The bathroom offers VacuFlush MSD, shower, molded Corian sink, and lots of stowage for towels and accessories. It is completely private. There also is a cedar-lined hanging locker. The master also has a full entertainment center with flat-screen TV, CD, and DVD player.

Guests also are cosseted in luxury in an aft cabin of their own with double berth and bedside table. There is yet another flat-screen TV.

Live your dreams.