CALL Ken @ 954-495-0398: 2003 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser, 48' 6'' Triple 440 Yanmar Diesels w/Arneson Drives. They don't come any finer than this: Fountain's 48 Express Cruiser was named "BOAT OF THE YEAR" by Boating Magazine, their choice out of more than 200 boats tested. And, to top it off, ROBB REPORT selected the 48ED as the "BEST OF THE BEST", putting it in the same lofty category as Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes Benz and Cartier. There is a reason. The commanding yacht combines ultimate luxury with Fountain's legendary performance. A 12 foot beam and race-proven hull means added stability ~ and creates more living space than any boat in its class. 6'5" of headroom in the cabin, plus a forward stateroom and aft cabin sleeper both with attached heads and showers. A full galley and kitchen area that will satisfy any chef. A spacious lounge area with removable table which seats four-plus comfortably. Topside, the 48ED is an elegant entertainment platform with: U-shaped settee, large sun pad with spacious storage underneath. Rear bench seat and lounge seat that converts to extend your sun pad with the push of a button. Full wet bar and extended swim platform. Recently the 48ED shattered The Key West Florida to Cancun Mexico Record. Equipped with Triple 440-Hp Yanmar Diesels and Twin Disc (Arneson) Surface Drives, she manhandled 6-8-foot seas, thundering across 405 miles of open ocean at an average speed of 46.8-MPH, reaching top speeds of more than 60-MPH. With triple 440 Yanmar Diesels the 48 is capable of top speed of 60. With Fountain's pad keel and unique Generation III Positive Lift Hull Design the hull provides a smooth efficient running surface for all types of water conditions. SHE PLANES IN UNDER 4 SECONDS, cruising well over 400 miles at 50 MPH cruise. If fuel economy is important this rocket sled get a phenomenal one-plus MPG at 50 MPH. If you're looking for the ultimate blend of performance and luxury, the 48 definitely fits the bill. YOU MUST RUN THIS BOAT!!!!!!!! This boat is based in Ft. Lauderdale in the winter and Boston for the summer. Think about those distance places that you have always wanted to go: Boston to Nantucket - less than 2 hrs Boston to Boothbay Harbor ME - 2 hrs 15 min. Boston to Camden ME - 3 hrs Boston to Yarmouth, NS Canada -4 hrs Boston to Provincetown- Less than 1 hr. Ft. Lauderdale to Miami- 30 min. Ft. Lauderdale to Boca- 20 min. Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini- 1 hr and 15 min. Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau- less than 4 hrs Ft. Lauderdale to Freeport - 1.5 hrs Ft. Lauderdale to Palm Beach- 1.5 hrs Ft. Lauderdale to Key West - 3.5 hrs Ft. Lauderdale to Boston - 3 10hr days Accomm: L-shaped sofa with seating for 4, Removable table, Air conditioning w/reverse cycle heating, digital control and integrated air vents LCD 17" TV with DVD, stereo with CD player teak and holly cabin sole,vinyl headliner Pleated draperies Cherry framed mirror Stainless steel port lights with screen Designer switches and receptacles Telephone outlet Master and Guest Heads: High gloss fiberglass finish shower Fluorescent task lighting Low voltage overhead lighting with toe kick accent lights Medicine cabinet with mirror and storage VacuFlush marine toilet systems with tank monitor Exhaust fans in heads sink with storage cabinet below FORWARD MASTER STATEROOM: Carpeting and vinyl headliner Upholstered valances with accent lighting Queen mattress with comforter and pillows Mirror headboard with reading lights Padded hullsides and aft bulkheads 13" TV, Overhead hatch with screen, Air conditioning w/reverse cycle heating and digital control Dresser and cedar lined hanging locker with light AFT GUEST CABIN: Carpeting and vinyl headliner Double size berth with comforter and pillows Padded headboard with reading lights 15" LCD TV, Ducted air conditioning/heating Cedar lined locker MASTER AND GUEST HEADS: High gloss fiberglass finish stand up shower Medicine cabinet with mirror and storage VacuFlush marine toilet w/tank monitor Stainless steel portlight with screen Exhaust fan Overhead and mirror lighting Stainless sink with storage cabinet below Mechanical Equipment: Triple Yanmar 440 HP 6LY2A-STP's with Arneson surface piercing drives, trim indicators and surface piercing propellers, Trim tabs-heavy duty with indicators 7.6 kW Diesel generator w/instrument panel and sound enclosure Heavy duty adjustable engine mounts with vibration isolators Fuel filters for engines and generator Power assist hydraulic steering system with dual pumps Coolant recovery system for engines and generator Sea Strainers-stainless steel Stainless steel exhaust system w/silencers Automatic bilge pumps-(2) engine room (2) forward Shower sump pumps forward (2) Automatic pressurized fresh water system Bow thruster Carbon Monoxide detector, electric horns High speed flush mount compass with light and audible engine alarm system Quarter turn seavalves on below waterline thru-hulls Gallery Equipment: Corian galley countertop with polished stainless sink and chrome faucet Dish and storage lockers, silverware storage Overhead hatches Under counter pantry storage, Microwave oven, Refrigerator/Freezer upright, 120/12 volt, Two burner glass top electric stove Electronic System: Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room with dash monitor-automatic generator shutdown Patterned nonskid safety foredeck walkway Safety and Operational Manual CONTROL STATION Fountain custom layout dash with full engine instrumentation, drive and trim tab indicators, throttles with drive trim switch on handle, tab and drive switches on dash, GPS speedometer, hour meters, fuel gauges (3) with low fuel warning lights, audible and visual engine alarm system, digital depth gauge, neutral safety lockout, systems switch panel, windlass remote control Electronics area Stereo/CD with 4 speakers VHF Radio with antenna mount Bolster, electric side by side at helm 12 volt power outlet High speed compass with light Power steering with 12" padded stainless steel steering wheel Navigation lights Deck & Hull Equipment Radar arch with courtesy lights, VHF antenna and omnidirectional TV antenna, Bimini, Wet bar with sink, faucet and icemaker Storage below wet bar and seats Lazarette storage locker for fenders and lines U shaped lounge with Removable table Rear lounge seat converts to sundeck with electric/hydraulic actuator Engine hatch with electric/hydraulic actuator and electrically raised storage area for table Integrated engine air vents Courtesy lighting Custom locking cabin entry way Transom shower with hot and cold faucet Transom walk through door to swim platform Seating for 8-10 Recessed aluminum cup holders Diamond plate center floorboard in engine compartment Water heater-20 gal stainless steel Twin VacuFlush 18 gal waste tanks 12 volt vapor-proof lighting and 120V AC weather proof receptacle Anchor and windlass Electronics & Nav Gear: Simrad CR-40 GPS and Radar, Simrad Autopilot AP-21 Main electrical distribution panel with magnetic type circuit breakers for 120/240 VAC and 12VDC, generator remote, volt-amp digital gauges, fresh water tank gauge DC Battery panel with engine and generator disconnect switches Battery parallel system Four heavy duty marine batteries with custom cast hold down brackets Battery charger, automatic 50 Amp Sealed 4D battery with separate charger for windlass and bow thruster Bonding system with zinc anode protection 50 Amp 120/240 Volt AC shore inlet Cable TV-Telephone inlet 50 foot, 50 Amp shoreline cord Reverse polarity indicator U.L. listed pre-tinned boat cable 120VAC GFCI protected receptacles 12VDC lighting with 120VAC galley light Galvanic Isolator
