2020 Fountain 43 NX
$531,730
Boat in Lake Ozark, MO 65049 US
Built in 2020
43 NX
4 Engines (4x Mercury)
43 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
2020 Fountain 43 NX
The Fountain 43 NX delivers unmatched offshore performance, luxury comfort, and premium craftsmanship in a center console built for long-range adventure. Powered by quad Mercury Verado 400Rs, this boat combines speed, efficiency, and exceptional handling with a layout designed for both entertaining and serious capability on the water. This vessel is heavily equipped with upgraded electronics, premium JL Audio, extensive custom features, and a fully appointed cabin - making it one of the most desirable 43 NX builds available.
Features:
Positive Lift Hull with double step, pad keel & notched transom
Fiberglass stringer grid & self-bailing, anti-skid deck
Bonded deck/stringer/hull/liner construction
Composite-cored high-density sides, bottom & deck
Infused composite hull, deck & stringer system for durability
Mechanical & Electrical
Quad starting batteries + 4D house battery with 110V inverter
Automatic charging system
500-gallon EPA-compliant fuel tank
Seastar Optimus electric/hydraulic steering, joystick-ready
Livorsi 1150 hydraulic trim tabs
LED cockpit lighting, spreader lights & 10k-lumen light bar
Lumitec RGB underwater lighting
Thru-hull windlass with stainless plow anchor
Fresh & raw-water washdowns
30-amp shore power inlet with 50' cord
Cockpit & Deck
Fiberglass T-Top with overhead storage & white powder-coated frame
Dive door with integrated ladder
U-shaped bow seating with storage
Triple-wide helm seating with bolsters & articulating armrests
Double-wide forward chaise lounge
Full-width aft bench seating with storage
(3) Fish boxes with diaphragm discharge pumps
(6) Gunwale-mounted rod holders with integrated cupholders
Full gunwale bolsters, recessed handrails & slide-in safety ladder
Cabin
Reverse-cycle air conditioning & heat
Galley with microwave, refrigerator & Corian countertops
Custom full-size mattress with comforter & pillows
Pressurized shower
Enclosed head with vanity, freshwater, raw water & holding tank
Electronics
Dual Simrad 16" NSS EVO3 multifunction displays
Broadband CHIRP sonar module
Halo 24 radar (48-mile range)
RS40 AIS VHF radio with antenna
GoFree Wi-Fi & B175-H transducer
Autopilot system
VesselView 903 engine monitoring
JL Audio Premium Sound
MediaMaster MM-100 source unit
800-watt 8-channel amplifier
400-watt mono amplifier
(10) M-Series coaxial speakers with LED rings
(2) M-Series 10" subwoofers with LED rings
Engine Package: Quad Mercury 400Rs
Sportmaster gearcases
Jackplates
Blueprinted bottom
Custom white paint with red accents and Mohawk detailing
Upgrades
Full black powder-coated railing package
Cockpit galley with fridge/freezer, grill & sink
Optimus 360 Joystick with Seastation
Triple Simrad 16" display upgrade capabilities
Silver Metallic hullside paint, Silver Metallic T-top lip
Corian White Onyx bow table & cooler surface
Grey/Black EVA foam cabin flooring
Red metallic NX sport graphic accents
Titanium-grey speaker covers
Forward & aft Sandpiper Grey sail shades
Custom vinyl boat name installed
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CONSTRUCTION
- Positive Lift Hull - Double Step, Pad Keel, Notch Transom
- Stringer Grid - Fiberglass
- Deck Inner Liner - Fiberglass, Self-Bailing, Anti-Skid Deck
- Bonded - Deck, Stringer Grid, Hull, Liner
- Composite Cored - High Density, Complete Hull
- Infused Composite Hull - Deck, Stringer System
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
- Wiring - Tinned, Color Coded
- Trim Tabs - Livorsi 1150, Hydraulic, Hard Anodized Billet Aluminum
- Engine Controls - Mercury DTS, Engine Trim
- Start Batteries (4) - Quad Engines
- House Battery (1) - "4D" Deep Cycle, with 110 Volt Inverter
- Remote Battery Switches (5) - On/Off
- Charging System - All Batteries, Automatic
- Fuel System - HD Aluminum, 500 Gallons, Painted for Corrosion Resistance, EPA Compliant
- Shore Power Inlet - 30 Amp, 50' Cord Set, 110 Volt
- Bilge Pumps (3) - 1500 GPH, Float Switches by Ultra Safety Systems
- Fuel Filters - Mercury
- Propellers - Mercury, Stainless Steel, Performance Matched
- Steering - Seastar Optimus, Electric/Hydraulic, Tilt Wheel, Joystick Ready
- Courtesy Lights - Cockpit, LED
- Spreader Lights (4) - On T-Top, Forward (2), Aft (2)
- Horn - Electric
- Light Bar - LED, 10k Lumens
- Lights - Underwater, RGB, Lumitec Sea Blaze 2
- Lights - Navigation, LED
- Windlass - Thru Hull, Striker Plate
- Rode Kit - 15' of 5/16" Galvanized Chain, 150' of 5/8" 8- Strand Braided
- Anchor - Polished Stainless Steel Plow
CABIN FEATURES
- Air Conditioning - Reverse Cycle AC and Heat
- Sink - Hot and Cold Fresh Water
- Shower - Pressurized
- Mattress - Custom, Full Size, Comforter, Pillows
- Galley - Microwave, Refrigerator
- Countertops - Corian
- Enclosed Head - Vanity, Thetford Fresh Water, Raw Water, Holding Tank COCKPIT AND FISHING FEATURES
- T-Top - Fiberglass, Overhead Storage, Aluminum
- Support Frame - Custom Welded Aluminum, Powder Coated White
- Dive Door - Integrated Ladder
- Bow Seating - U-Shaped, Storage Underneath
- Helm Seat - Triple Wide, Flip Up Bolsters, Articulating Arm Rests, Upholstered
- Aft Facing Seat - Articulating Armrests, Upholstered
- Gunwale Padding - Extra Thick
- Chaise Seat - Double Wide, Front of Console, Articulating Armrests, Upholstered
- Bolster Cushions - Port and Starboard Gunwales
- Bow Handrails - Recessed, Powder Coated
- Fish Boxes (3) - Overboard Diaphragm Discharge Pumps
- Rod Holders (6) - Integral Cupholders, Gunwale Mounted
- Walk Through Doors (2) - At Transom, Port, Starboard
- Aft Bench Seating - Full Width, Padded Backrest, Storage Underneath
- Ladder- Safety, Garelick, Slide-In
- Washdown - Fresh Water, Raw Water
- Water Heater - Marine Grade
DASH FEATURES
- Panel - Carbon Fiber Reinforced
- Switches - Push Button, LED Lights
- Steering Wheel - Stainless Steel Leather Covering with Knob
- Air Conditioning - Supply Vents (3)
ELECTRONICS
- Engine Monitoring System - Vessel View 903
- Display - Simrad, Twin 16" NSS EVO3, Sounder Module
- Radar - Halo Technology, 24" Dome, 48 Mile Range, Broadband Sonar Module, Chirp Technology
- Marine VHF Radio - RS40 AIS, Antenna, Go Free Wi-Fi, B175 H Transducer
JL AUDIO SYSTEM
- Source Unit - Media Master MM-100
- Amplifier - 800-Watt, 8 Channel, Marine Class D
- Amplifier - 400-Watt, Mono Block, Marine Class D
- Speakers (10) - M Series Coaxial, White, LED Light Rings
- Speakers (2) - Subwoofer, M Series, 10", White, LED Light Rings
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/25 | Initial price | $531,730 |
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Overview
The Fountain 43NX represents the company's largest center console model to date, blending luxury cruising with high-performance fishing capabilities. Derived from the hull design of the popular Fountain 38 Sport Fish Cruiser, this 43-foot vessel is powered exclusively by a quad-engine setup, either with Mercury Verano 350 or Mercury Racing 400R engines. While it retains fishing functionality, the 43NX is primarily tailored for the luxury cruising market, combining power, style, and versatility.
Exterior Design and Deck Layout
The 43NX features a thoughtfully designed exterior with a focus on both functionality and comfort. The gunnels slope down to small steps adjacent to the outer engines, with rigging tubes and hydraulic steering lines positioned close to the engines for efficient maintenance access. The transom bulkhead includes two walk-through doors for easy stern platform access and a dive door on the starboard side that reveals a four-step retractable ladder. A seven-foot-two-inch bench seat at the transom comfortably accommodates four adults, showcasing custom honeycomb-stitched upholstery and firm padding for comfort. The cockpit includes integrated rod holders that double as drink holders, padded knee bolsters for fishing leverage, and a large hatch beneath the cockpit sole providing access to the Fisher Panda 5KW diesel generator, plumbing, and storage. The hardtop is supported by powder-coated aluminum frames and is equipped with multiple rocket launchers, courtesy lighting, and spreader lights. An optional cockpit galley, convertible to a tackle center, includes a sink, electric grill, insulated cooler, refrigerated drawers, and storage drawers.
Interior Living Spaces
The cabin space beneath the console offers surprising comfort and utility, with a companionway providing 6 feet 7 inches of headroom. The compact galley includes a microwave, glass sink set in a solid surface countertop, and a refrigerator. The main electrical panel is conveniently located near the entry, managing the boat's five batteries—one for each engine and a house battery. The head compartment is well-appointed with a toilet, sink, storage, and a shower, all benefiting from ample headroom and ventilation via opening port lights. Forward of the cabin, a queen-size berth provides comfortable sleeping accommodations.
Power and Performance
Powered by four Mercury Verado Racing 400R engines, each delivering 400 horsepower, the Fountain 43NX achieves impressive performance metrics. The vessel has a beam of 12 feet 3 inches and a dry weight of 15,800 pounds, with an estimated test weight of 17,288 pounds including fuel and crew. It reached a top speed of 73.4 miles per hour at 6,650 RPM, while its best cruise speed was 35.8 miles per hour at 3,500 RPM, consuming 35 gallons of fuel per hour and yielding a range of approximately 460 statute miles with a 10% fuel reserve. The hull’s positive lift double-step design provides a stable, flat ride with good wave penetration despite the bow riding slightly lower than expected at speed. Acceleration is rapid, with 0 to 20 miles per hour achieved in 6.3 seconds and 30 miles per hour in 8.2 seconds. The quad-engine configuration also contributes to nimble handling and responsive throttle control.
Private Accommodations and Bow Seating
The bow area is designed for both comfort and socializing, featuring elegant chaise seating with headrests, movable armrests, fixed footrests, and cup holders. Plush wrap-around seating lines both sides of the bow, with storage compartments beneath cushions and in the sole. Powder-coated bow rails provide secure handholds, and the aft ends of the bow settees incorporate soft-edge, top-access drink coolers or optional live wells. USB ports are conveniently located under the bow seating bolsters. The seating arrangement accommodates six adults comfortably, and with the addition of a removable table, the bow transforms into a social space suitable for up to eight people.
Conclusion
The Fountain 43NX successfully balances luxury, fishing functionality, and high performance in a spacious 43-foot center console. Its quad Mercury Racing 400R engines deliver impressive speed and maneuverability, while the thoughtful design of both exterior and interior spaces emphasizes comfort and utility. From the detailed upholstery and cockpit galley options to the well-appointed cabin and bow seating, the 43NX caters to discerning boaters seeking a versatile vessel capable of both serious fishing and elegant cruising.
Overview from around the web 2020 Fountain 43 NX
Customers praise the 2020 Fountain 43 NX for its exceptional performance, sleek design, and high-quality craftsmanship
Many highlight its powerful twin engines that deliver impressive speed and smooth handling, making it ideal for both offshore adventures and comfortable cruising. The spacious and well-appointed interior receives compliments for its luxurious finishes and thoughtful layout, providing ample comfort for extended trips. Owners also appreciate the boat’s solid construction and attention to detail, noting that it combines both style and functionality seamlessly. Overall, the Fountain 43 NX is celebrated for offering a thrilling yet comfortable boating experience.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2020 Fountain 43 NX is a powerful and stylish performance boat designed for serious offshore enthusiasts. Here are some of the key pros and cons to consider:
Pros
High Performance: Equipped with triple outboard engines, the 43 NX delivers impressive speed and agility, making it ideal for offshore fishing or thrilling rides.
Sleek Design: The boat features a modern, aggressive design with clean lines and a sporty profile that stands out on the water.
Spacious Layout: Thoughtfully designed deck space provides ample room for fishing, entertaining, and relaxing, including comfortable seating and storage options.
Durability: Built with high-quality materials and craftsmanship, the 43 NX is designed to handle challenging offshore conditions with confidence.
Advanced Electronics: Comes with integrated navigation and fish-finding electronics, enhancing safety and functionality for serious anglers.
Cons
Fuel Consumption: The triple-engine setup, while offering great power, can result in higher fuel consumption compared to smaller or less powerful boats.
Price Point: As a premium performance boat, the Fountain 43 NX comes with a higher price tag, which may be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Maintenance: The complexity of multiple high-performance engines may require more frequent and potentially costly maintenance.
Limited Cabin Space: While excellent for day trips and offshore fishing, the boat offers limited overnight accommodations, making it less suitable for extended cruising.
Made For
The 2020 Fountain 43 NX is ideal for boating enthusiasts who demand high performance and luxury in one sleek package. Designed for those who love exhilarating speed combined with comfort, this boat is perfect for offshore fishing, cruising, and entertaining. Whether you're an experienced angler seeking advanced features or a family looking for a stylish and spacious vessel for weekend adventures, the Fountain 43 NX delivers exceptional quality and versatility to meet your boating lifestyle.
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