2004 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser – “DEALER-SHIP”
Location: Ontario, Canada
Condition: Freshwater-use vessel
Engines: Triple Yanmar 440 HP diesel engines
Total Power: 1,320 HP
Insurance Survey: Valid survey completed July 2024
Custom Heavy-Duty Trailer Included

DEALER-SHIP is a highly customized 2004 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser combining offshore performance, luxury accommodations, premium electronics and exceptional entertaining space.

With more than $200,000 invested in upgrades and customization, this Fountain 48 stands apart from standard production express cruisers. She has been professionally upgraded, carefully maintained and is offered as a turn-key performance yacht for a buyer seeking speed, comfort and distinctive styling.

Powered by three Yanmar 440 HP diesel engines, DEALER-SHIP delivers outstanding acceleration and offshore performance.

Performance highlights include:

• Triple Yanmar 440 HP diesel engines
• Approximately 1,320 total horsepower
• Planes in under five seconds
• Comfortable cruising speed of approximately 55 mph
• Top speed exceeding 65 mph
• Double-stepped performance hull
• Arneson Surface Drives
• New seven-blade stainless-steel propellers
• Approximately 1.1 MPG at cruising speed
• Original six-blade Rolla propellers included

The combination of Fountain’s stepped hull design, diesel power and Arneson surface-drive system provides impressive speed, handling and efficiency for a cruiser of this size.

The cockpit is designed for entertaining family and friends, with seating for up to 12 passengers across three bench-style seating areas.

Cockpit features include:

• Seating for up to 12 guests
• Large aft sunpad
• Extendable aft seating and lounging area
• High-gloss teak cockpit flooring
• Custom teak swim platform
• Custom teak cockpit table
• Spacious open-deck configuration
• Premium JL Audio marine sound system

The cockpit and swim platform create an excellent environment for day cruising, waterfront entertaining and extended time on the water.

Below deck, DEALER-SHIP offers a spacious, fully air-conditioned salon with close to seven feet of interior headroom.

Interior accommodations include:

• Two private cabins
• Two full marine heads
• Two showers
• Spacious air-conditioned salon
• Custom mattresses
• Custom bedding
• Custom curtains
• Premium towels and pillows
• Custom teak salon steps
• Smart televisions
• Apple TV systems in every room

The interior has been extensively renewed, creating the atmosphere of a boutique hotel while maintaining the practical layout of a performance express cruiser.

The helm has been completely redesigned with premium marine electronics and carbon-fiber instrumentation.

Navigation and helm equipment include:

• Dual Garmin 7612 multifunction displays
• Garmin radar
• Garmin sonar
• AIS-equipped VHF radio
• Simrad autopilot
• Wireless autopilot remote
• ZipWake dynamic trim-control system
• Carbon-fiber helm and dashboard
• Livorsi marine gauges

The upgraded helm provides clear visibility, precise vessel control and modern navigation capability for both inland and offshore cruising.

DEALER-SHIP features a professionally installed JL Audio marine entertainment system valued at approximately $18,000.

The system includes:

• Four JL Audio amplifiers
• Four 10-inch subwoofers
• Four pairs of JL Audio component speakers
• Smart televisions throughout the interior
• Apple TV connectivity in every room

The system delivers powerful, high-quality sound throughout the cockpit and interior.

The vessel has been carefully maintained and recently serviced by a certified Yanmar dealer.

Recent mechanical work includes:

• Complete engine servicing
• Valve adjustments
• Full engine tune-up
• Replacement of brass engine-room fittings with stainless-steel fittings
• New seven-blade stainless-steel propellers
• Engine-room upgrades and preventative maintenance

The vessel is presented in excellent overall condition and has been maintained with close attention to mechanical reliability and appearance.

Major improvements and equipment investments include:

• JL Audio marine sound system: approximately $18,000
• Garmin electronics, radar, sonar and autopilot: approximately $32,500
• Custom carbon-fiber helm and dashboard: approximately $6,000
• Interior furnishings, mattresses and soft goods: approximately $15,000
• Seven-blade stainless-steel propellers: approximately $30,000
• Heavy-duty custom trailer: approximately $50,000
• Cockpit teak restoration and sealing: approximately $20,000
• Custom teak swim platform: approximately $7,500
• Custom teak cockpit table: approximately $3,000
• Custom interior teak salon steps

The original six-blade Rolla propellers are also included with the sale.

This Fountain 48 Express Cruiser has been operated in freshwater and is currently located in Ontario, Canada.

She is ideally suited for a buyer searching for:

• Fountain 48 Express Cruiser for sale
• Fountain performance boat in Canada
• Triple diesel express cruiser
• Yanmar-powered performance yacht
• Freshwater luxury cruiser
• High-performance offshore powerboat
• Express cruiser with custom trailer
• Arneson Surface Drive boat
• Fast luxury yacht in Ontario
• Two-cabin diesel cruiser

DEALER-SHIP is not a project boat. The significant upgrades, mechanical servicing, electronics, teak work, interior improvements and custom equipment have already been completed.

She offers:

• Exceptional speed and acceleration
• Triple Yanmar diesel reliability
• Comfortable two-cabin accommodations
• Two full heads with showers
• Premium Garmin navigation equipment
• High-end JL Audio entertainment
• Extensive custom teak work
• Freshwater operating history
• Valid July 2024 insurance survey
• Heavy-duty custom trailer
• Distinctive Fountain styling and performance

Few Fountain 48 Express Cruisers have received this level of investment, customization and attention.

The seller is motivated and will consider all reasonable purchase offers and trade proposals.

Contact us for additional photographs, engine information, service records, survey availability, equipment details or to arrange a private showing in Ontario.

Serious inquiries are welcome.