2009 Fountain 38 Express Cruiser Dark Pearl

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Bethel, ME

$159,900

yacht-length Length
38.92
yacht-beam-length Beam
10.5 ft
yacht-engine-make Engine Make
Cummins
yacht-engine-power Engine Power
700 HP
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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

Disclaimer

We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by 41North Yacht Brokerage. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

MANUFACTURER: Fountain

BOAT TYPE: Cruisers

MODEL: 38 Express Cruiser

HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass

YEAR: 2009

CATEGORY: Power

BEAM: 10.5 ft

LENGTH: 38.92 / 11.86 m

DRY WEIGHT: 14,900 lb

ENGINE 1

MAKE: Cummins

MODEL: QSD 4.2L

FUEL: diesel

POWER: 350 HP

TYPE: Inboard/Outboard

HOURS: 876

LOCATION: Port

DRIVE: Stern

PROPELLER TYPE: N/A

YEAR: 2009

ENGINE 2

MAKE: Cummins

MODEL: QSD 4.2L

FUEL: diesel

POWER: 350 HP

TYPE: Inboard/Outboard

HOURS: 845

LOCATION: Starboard

DRIVE: Stern

PROPELLER TYPE: N/A

YEAR: 2009

FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 296 gallons

FUEL TANK COUNT: 1

WATER TANK CAPACITY: 50 gallons

WATER TANK COUNT: 1

HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: N/A

HOLDING TANK COUNT: N/A

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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