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builtBuilt in 2007
Year the boat was built
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48 Express Cruiser

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Engine type and count
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48 feet

Overall boat length
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Fiberglass/Reinforced

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Nominal Length
48ft
Length Overall
48ft
Beam
12ft
Max Draft
3ft
Dry Weight
22000lb
Fresh Water Tanks
80gal
Fuel Tanks
457gal
Holding Tanks
36gal
Hull Material
fiberglass

2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser

2007/2018 48 Fountain Express Cruiser Complete refit in 2018 powered by QUAD Mercury 350 Verados with 7 years of factory warranty / Absolutely NO expense spared in this refit / Well over $275,000 spent on refit with all receipts / Top speed 65+ mph / New custom cockpit upholstery / New dual Garmin touchscreen GPS plotters interfaced to work three engines / New Carbon dash panels / New Garmin dome HD radar system / New Sat TV with Wifi system ($9000) / New Mercury Vessel View 903 with integrated engine management system and GPS capabilities / Custom slate gray and black MarineMat flooring throughout the cockpit / New upgraded JL audio system with Fusion 700 series head unit / JL audio amplifiers with 12 speakers and three sub-woofers in cockpit / Cockpit LED lights / Shadow Caster underwater LED Lights / Dual cockpit air conditioning with isinglass enclosure / Rebuilt diesel 10 KW genset with separate 60 gallon diesel fuel tank / HUGE storage area with integrated floor where the old engine compartment was located / Custom teak and holly floors throughout the cabin / Desirable 2 stateroom and 2 head layout / Factory hardtop This is the ultimate Florida or Bahamas cruiser with 45- 50 mph cruise speed and the reliability of Mercury outboard power / Extended Factory Mercury Warranties Interesting trades may be considered Contact Randy Sweers at FB Marine Group In stock and ready for a new home!

Specifications Without Trailer

  • Weight, Dry: 24,000 Lbs. / 10,886 Kg
  • WOT (Fuel) w/Triple 480 Cummins: 63 MPH @ 72 GPH
  • Beam: 12' / 3.66 m
  • Cabin Headroom: 6' 5" / 1.96 m
  • Cruise (Fuel) at 50 mph: 36 GPH
  • Deadrise: 22°
  • Draft w/ Drive Down: 46" / 1.2 m
  • Fresh Water Capacity: 80 Gal. / 303 L
  • Fuel Capacity: 470 Gal. / 1,779 L
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 36 Gal. / 303 L
  • Hull Warranty: 6 year Transferable
  • LOA w/Extended Platform: 51' / 15.5 m
  • LOA: 48' 6" / 14.78 m
  • Maximum Cruising Range: 588 Miles @ 90% Capacity
  • Sleeping Capacity: 4
  • Speed: 63+ MPH

Aft Guest Cabin

  • 10" LCD TV with DVD Player
  • Cedar Lined Locker
  • Double Size Berth with Comforter and Pillows
  • Ducted Air Conditioning/Heating
  • Headliner Carpeting and Vinyl
  • Padded Headboard with Reading Lights

Cockpit

  • Transom Shower with Hot and Cold Faucet
  • Transom Walk Through Door to Swim Platform
  • Twin VacuFlush 18 Gal. Waste Tanks
  • U-Shaped Lounge with Removable Table
  • Water Heater 20 Gal Stainless Steel
  • Wet Bar & Seats Storage Below
  • Wet Bar with Sink, Faucet and Icemaker
  • 12 Volt Vapor-Proof Lighting and 120 VAC Weather Proof Receptacle
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cabin Entry Way Custom Locking
  • Canvas Front, Side and Aft Enclosure
  • Cockpit Carpet Removable
  • Courtesy Lighting
  • Cup Holders Recessed Aluminum
  • Diamond Plate Center Floorboard in Engine Compartment
  • Engine Air Vents Integrated
  • Engine Hatch with Electric/Hydraulic Actuator and Electrically Raised Storage Area for Table
  • Hard Top with Courtesy Lights, VHF Antenna and Omnidirectional TV Antenna
  • High Density Foil Insulation for Sound Proofing
  • Lazarette Storage Locker for Fenders and Lines
  • Rear lounge seat Converts to Sundeck with Electric/Hydraulic Actuator
  • Seating for 8-10

Control Station

  • VHF Radio with Antenna Mount
  • 12
    12 Volt Power Outlet
  • Bolster Electric Side by Side at Helm
  • Electronics Area
  • Fountain Custom Layout Dash ; with Full Engine Instrumentation ; Drive and Trim Tab Indicators ; Throttles with Drive Trim
    Switch on Handle ; hour meters ; Tab and Drive Switches on Dash ; GPS Speedometer ; 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
  • High Speed Compass with Light
  • Power Steering with 12" Padded Stainless Steel Steering Wheel
  • Stereo/CD with 4 Speakers

Engine Compartment & Bilge

  • Trim Tabs Heavy Duty with Indicators
  • Triple Cummins 480s with Arneson Surface Piercing Drives, Trim Indicators and Stainless Steel Propellers
  • (2) Engine room diaphragm keel pumps
  • (2) Shower Sump Pumps Forward
  • 10 kW Diesel Generator with Instrument Panel and Sound Enclosure
  • Anchor & Windlass
  • Automatic Bilge Pumps (4) Engine Room, (2) Forward
  • Bow Thruster
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Coolant Recovery System for Engines and Generator
  • Electric Horns Flush Mount Stainless Steel
  • Engine Alarm System Visual and Audible
  • Engine Mounts Heavy Duty, Adjustable with Vibration Isolators
  • Engine Room Bilge Water Monitor
  • Exhaust System Stainless Steel with Silencers
  • Flush Mount Compass High Speed with Light
  • Fresh Water System Automatic Pressurized
  • Fuel Filters for Engines and Generator
  • Hydraulic Steering System Power Assist with Dual Pumps
  • Navigation Lights
  • Quarter Turn Seavalves on Below Waterline Thru-Hulls
  • Sea Strainers Stainless Steel

Forward Master Stateroom

  • Upholstered Valances with Accent Lighting
  • 15" LCD TV with Stereo, CD & DVD Player
  • Air Conditioning with Reverse Cycle Heating and Digital Control Carpeting and Vinyl Headliner
  • Hanging Locker Dresser and Cedar Lined with Light
  • Headliner Carpeting and Vinyl
  • Mirror Headboard with Reading Lights
  • Overhead Hatch with Screen
  • Padded Hullsides and Aft Bulkheads
  • Queen Mattress with Comforter and Pillows
  • Telephone Outlet

Hardware

  • Waste Pump-Out Fittings Dockside
  • Windshield Full Frame Wrap Around
  • Arch Grab Rail Side Mount
  • Bowrail
  • Cleats ; (2) "Pop-Up" Stern ; (4) Midship ; (2) Forward
  • Dockside Water Pressure Inlet with Regulator
  • Rubrail with Stainless Steel Insert
  • Stainless Steel Anchor Custom Polished with Chrome Windlass and Storage Locker
  • Swim Platform with Ladder
  • Thru-Hull Fittings Stainless Steel

Lighting & Electrical

  • U.L. Listed Pre-Tnned Boat Cable
  • (4) Marine Batteries Heavy Duty with Custom Cast Hold Down Brackets
  • 12VDC Lighting with 120VAC Galley Light
  • Battery Charger Automatic 50 Amp
  • Battery Parallel System
  • Bonding System with Zinc Anode Protection
  • Cable TV-Telephone Inlet
  • DC Battery Panel with Engine and Generator Disconnect Switches
  • Galvanic Isolator
  • Generator 5.0 Gas or 5 KW Diesel
  • 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
  • Receptacles 120VAC GFCI Protected
  • Reverse Polarity Indicator
  • Sealed 4D Battery with Separate Charger for Windlass and Bow Thruster
  • Shore Inlet 50 Amp 120/240 Volt AC
  • Shoreline Cord 50 foot, 50 Amp
  • Shorepower AC / Heat 120V

Master & Guest Heads

  • VacuFlush Marine Toilet with Tank Monitor
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Lighting Overhead and Mirror
  • Medicine Cabinet with Mirror and Storage
  • Stainless Sink with Storage Cabinet Below
  • Stainless Steel Portlight with Screen
  • Stand Up Shower High Gloss Fiberglass Finish

Safety & Navigation

  • Automatic Fire Extinguishing System in Engine Room with Dash Monitor-Diesel Models have Automatic Engine and Generator Shutdown
  • Manual Safety and Operational
  • Safety Foredeck Walkway Patterned, Nonskid

Salon & Galley

  • Under Counter Pantry Storage
  • Air Conditioning with Reverse Cycle Heating, Digital Control and Integrated Air Vents
  • Cherry Framed Mirror
  • Cherry Table in Cabin
  • Corian Galley Countertop with Polished Stainless Sink and Chrome Faucet
  • Designer Switches and Receptacles
  • Draperies Pleated
  • Exhaust Fans in Heads
  • Fiberglass Finish Shower High Gloss
  • Fluorescent Task Lighting
  • Glass Top Electric Stove Two Burner
  • Headliner Carpeting and Suspended Vinyl
  • Heads Master and Guest
  • L-Shaped Sofa with Seating for 4
  • LCD 17" TV with Surround Sound and Subwoofer, Stereo with DVD & CD Player
  • Medicine Cabinet with Mirror and Storage
  • Microwave Oven
  • Overhead Hatch
  • Overhead Lighting with Toe Kick Accent Lights, Low Voltage
  • Port Lights Stainless Steel with Screen
  • Refrigerator/Freezer
  • Removable Table
  • Silverware Storage Dish and Storage Lockers
  • Stainless Sink with Storage Cabinet Below
  • Telephone Outlet

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Fountain 48 Express Cruiser: BoatTEST Review

Reviewed by Jeff Hammond

Overview

The 2002 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser is a high-performance yacht that combines speed, safety, and luxury in a single package. Designed to outrun many smaller center console boats, this vessel is recognized for its smooth handling and impressive power. Powered by three diesel engines, it achieves speeds exceeding 65 miles per hour while maintaining fuel efficiency of approximately 1.2 miles per gallon. Despite its advanced features and capabilities, the 48 Express Cruiser remains relatively affordable within its class.

Exterior Design and Bridge

The 48 Express Cruiser features a traditional, sleek bow with a subtle forward dip, optimized for high-speed performance. Two overhead hatches provide ample natural light and ventilation to the interior. The helm station is designed for precision handling, equipped with a comprehensive instrumentation cluster that includes trim tabs, drive tabs, tachometers, and a racing-style steering wheel. The layout ensures all controls are within easy reach, and electric drop-down seats offer flexibility for comfortable sitting or standing to enhance visibility while underway.

Interior Living Spaces

Below deck, the interior exemplifies luxury and thoughtful design. The forward V-berth is appointed with high-quality bedding, matching pillows, additional storage drawers, and a handcrafted cedar-lined closet. The head compartment includes a stand-up shower with a sink faucet that doubles as a shower head, complemented by a porthole for natural light and ventilation. The galley is well-equipped with a microwave-stove combination, refrigerator, coffee maker, ample cabinetry, and entertainment options including a TV and VCR. The salon features a wraparound sofa that can convert into additional sleeping space. The spacious aft cabin serves as a guest room with a privacy curtain, featuring comfortable bedding, abundant storage, mirrored walls, mood lighting, and a hanging closet, although the ceiling height is somewhat limited. A well-organized AC-DC electrical panel is easily accessible, and the engine compartment houses the high-performance diesel power plant.

Cockpit and Deck Amenities

The cockpit offers generous space to comfortably accommodate six to eight guests. It includes a wet bar equipped with an ice maker and sink, facilitating beverage preparation without needing to access the interior. Battery switches are conveniently located near the ice maker for easy access. The engine cover doubles as a large sun pad, and a four-foot bench-style seat aft provides additional seating for guests. A transom door leads directly to the swim platform, enhancing water access and recreational opportunities.

Power and Performance

Measuring 48 feet in length with a 12-foot beam and a draft of 3 feet 2 inches, the 48 Express Cruiser weighs approximately 22,000 pounds, contributing to its stability and smooth ride at high speeds. It is powered by three 420-horsepower Yanmar diesel engines. Performance testing demonstrated a quick planing time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 65.1 miles per hour at 3,300 RPM. The vessel’s optimal cruising speed is 43.4 miles per hour at 2,250 RPM, delivering an impressive range of 490 miles, underscoring its capability for extended voyages.

Conclusion

The Fountain 48 Express Cruiser successfully marries high-speed performance with luxurious accommodations and practical design. Its combination of triple diesel power, refined handling, and well-appointed interior spaces make it a standout in its category. This model continues Fountain's tradition of producing fast, safe, and comfortable boats that appeal to discerning boaters seeking both excitement and elegance on the water.

Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Overview from around the web 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser

The 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser has garnered positive feedback from customers, highlighting its impressive performance, luxurious design, and versatility

Boaters appreciate the sleek, sporty aesthetics that Fountain is known for, making the cruiser not just a vessel but a statement on the water. Many users rave about its powerful engines, which provide exhilarating speed and maneuverability, making it ideal for both leisurely cruising and thrilling adventures. The stability and handling of the boat are frequently praised, ensuring a smooth ride even in choppy waters. Inside, customers enjoy the spacious and elegantly designed cabin, featuring high-quality finishes and modern amenities. The layout maximizes comfort, with ample seating, a well-equipped galley, and cozy sleeping quarters, making it perfect for weekend getaways or entertaining guests. Additionally, owners often mention the adequate storage space and the practicality of the boat for various water activities, from fishing to relaxing in the sun. Overall, the 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser is recognized as a blend of performance, elegance, and functionality, making it a popular choice among boating enthusiasts.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

Fountain 48 Express Cruiser (2007) – Overview

Pros

Performance: The 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser is renowned for its exceptional performance. Powered by high-output engines, it delivers impressive speed and acceleration, making it a favorite among thrill-seekers.

Design: This model features a sleek, aerodynamic design that is not only visually appealing but also enhances performance and fuel efficiency. Its striking appearance turns heads on the water.

Comfort: With its spacious cockpit and well-appointed cabin, the Fountain 48 offers ample seating and lounging space for guests. The interior is designed for comfort, featuring high-quality materials and finishes.

Versatility: The Express Cruiser is suitable for both day cruising and longer excursions, offering a blend of speed and comfort. It can easily transition from leisure days to exhilarating speed runs on the open water.

Storage: The boat comes equipped with various storage compartments, making it easy to stow gear, supplies, and personal items for extended trips.

Built for Stability: Fountain boats are constructed with a strong emphasis on hull design, providing stability in varying sea conditions and enhancing overall handling.

Cons

Fuel Consumption: While the performance is outstanding, the powerful engines can lead to higher fuel consumption, which may be a consideration for those looking to cruise economically.

Price Point: The Fountain 48 Express Cruiser is positioned in the premium segment of the market. While it offers significant value, potential buyers should be prepared for the associated costs.

Maneuverability: At 48 feet, the boat may be less maneuverable in tight spaces compared to smaller vessels, requiring some experience for docking and navigating in crowded marinas.

Maintenance: High-performance engines and sophisticated features may result in increased maintenance needs and costs compared to more leisure-focused boats.

Limited Overnight Accommodations: While it offers a comfortable cabin, the living space may feel somewhat limited for extended overnight trips, especially if accommodating a larger group.

Made For

The 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser is designed for avid boaters and performance enthusiasts who appreciate a perfect blend of speed, luxury, and comfort on the water. Ideal for those who seek thrilling adventures, this vessel appeals to both weekend warriors and seasoned yacht owners alike. Whether you're looking to cruise in style with family and friends or explore distant shores, the Fountain 48 delivers an exhilarating experience with its powerful twin-engine system that offers impressive acceleration and top speeds. This express cruiser is perfect for those who want to make a statement while enjoying premium amenities, making every trip memorable. With spacious seating, a well-appointed interior, and ample storage, it caters to those who value both aesthetics and functionality aboard a powerful motor yacht. For boaters keen on combining high-performance capabilities with upscale living, the Fountain 48 Express Cruiser is an exceptional choice.

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Use our boat payment calculator to estimate monthly payments for 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser. Enter your down payment, choose a loan term, and adjust the interest rate to see an instant payment estimate — ideal if you're calculating boat payments before you enquire. Wondering how much does a Express Cruiser cost in today's market, or how much does a Fountain cost for similar models? This boat financing calculator helps you compare scenarios in seconds, whether you're considering used boat financing or a new purchase.
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Principal Loan Amount$ 398,650
Total Payment$712,771.39
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Use our boat payment calculator to estimate monthly payments for 2007 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser. Enter your down payment, choose a loan term, and adjust the interest rate to see an instant payment estimate — ideal if you're calculating boat payments before you enquire. Wondering how much does a Express Cruiser cost in today's market, or how much does a Fountain cost for similar models? This boat financing calculator helps you compare scenarios in seconds, whether you're considering used boat financing or a new purchase.
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Principal Loan Amount$ 398,650
Total Payment$712,771.39
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