2008 Fountain 38 Sportfish Express Cruiser

General Description

Experience offshore performance like never before with this 2008 Fountain 38 Sportfish Express Cruiser—a diesel-powered legend engineered for speed, strength, and efficiency. This vessel is equipped with twin 320hp Cummins MerCruiser QSD diesels (under 350 hours) - a truly special and unique spec, as this is the only Fountain 38 with the twin inboard diesels on the market right now. Paired with Bravo 3X drives (including one brand-new drive), this vessel delivers an impressive cruise of 30 knots and can push to over 44 knots—all with exceptional diesel fuel economy.

Recent upgrades include a fresh bottom paint, cut polish, and full detail, a new automatic fire suppression system, a full engine & driveline service, and a 2020 Manning trailer in great condition. Whether you’re chasing big water or heading out for a fast weekend getaway, this Fountain is dialed in and ready to run.

Recent Upgrades & Maintenance:

• Brand new bottom paint (2025)

• Cut polish, waterline and up including decks/topside (2025)

• Professional interior & exterior detailing (2025)

• New generator water inlet hose (2025)

• New starboard sterndrive (Bravo 3X) (2024)

• Complete engine service including injector rebuild (2023)

• Complete driveline inspection and service (2023)

• Replaced Fireboy automatic fire suppression system (2023)

• Manning Marine Trailers trailer (2020)

Features & Specs:

Performance & Hull

This Fountain 38 Sportfish Express was built for offshore adventures, featuring a twin-step positive lift hull designed to slice through rough seas while maximizing stability, speed, and fuel efficiency. Powered by twin 320hp Cummins MerCruiser 4.2L QSD diesel engines, it cruises effortlessly at 30 knots (burning just 10 gph per engine at 3,000 RPM) and reaches 44 knots wide open (19 gph per engine at 3,900 RPM). A Bravo 3X drive system with heavy-duty steering, one brand-new drive, and Mercury Racing trim tabs (with indicators) give you precise control at any speed.

 

Mechanical & Navigation

• Brand new automatic fire suppression system (installed in 2023)

• Livorsi engine controls and instrumentation

• Full MerCruiser SmartCraft digital engine instrumentation with VesselView system

• Icom VHF radio, dual Garmin GPSMap 5208 chartplotters, and Garmin radar provide reliable navigation tools

• Livorsi digital depth sounder

• Golight Stryker remote searchlight

• Electric anchor windlass with helm and bow foot switches

Cockpit & Deck

• Fresh cut polish, bottom paint, and complete detail—top to bottom

• Extended swim platform with boarding ladder

• Cockpit wet bar and ice maker for entertaining

• LED cockpit lighting for nighttime ambiance

• Radar arch with integrated courtesy lighting

• Rotating helm seat

• Electric engine hatch for easy access

Interior Comfort

• Spacious cabin with forward island berth and aft double berth

• Indirect lighting adds a warm glow throughout the interior

• Well-equipped galley includes:
• Electric single-burner stove
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Stainless steel sink
• Corian countertop with matching splashback

• Sony flatscreen TV with DVD player

• Large head compartment with VacuFlush toilet

• Ample storage throughout

Power & Systems

• Kohler 5kW diesel generator with digital controls

• 240V shore power connection

• 2020 Manning trailer with electric brakes and controls in great condition

Build Quality & Certification

This vessel reflects Fountain’s renowned craftsmanship, with robust construction meant for high-speed offshore use. Factory CE Certified, Category B rated, and built to handle challenging conditions with ease, this boat blends luxury, performance, and reliability in one sleek package.

 

 Features & Equipment List

• Twin 320hp Cummins MerCruiser 4.2L QSD (317hrs on Starboard, 347hrs on Port)
• Bravo 3x drives (1 brand new)
• Brand new bottom paint, cut polish, and top to bottom detail
• 2023 automatic fire extinguishing system install
• 2020 Manning trailer with electric controls in great condition
• High performance twin step positive lift hull
• The hull design and propulsion equip this boat to handle challenging conditions with ease, and accommodate a high cruise speed with diesel fuel economy
• Fast cruising speed of 30 knots at 3,000RPM (10gph / engine fuel burn)
• Full throttle to 44 knots at 3,900RPM (19gph / engine fuel burn)
• Livorsi engine controls and instruments
• Full Mercruiser digital smartcraft engine instrumentation
• Smartcraft vessel view system
• Bravo 3X Drives with Heavy Duty Steering System
• Mercury Racing Trim Tabs
• Mechanical Indicators on Drive Trim and Trim Tabs
• Livorsi Digital Depth Sounder
• Dual Garmin GPSMap 5208 GPS Chartplotters
• Garmin Radar
• Icom VHF Radio
• Golight Stryker remote control searchlight
• Electric Anchor Windlass with dash switch and bow mounted foot switches
• Stereo / CD Player with Remote Control at Helm
• Rotating helm seat
• Electric Engine Hatch
• Kohler 5kW Diesel Generator with digital controls
• Full Canvas Covers
• Extended Swim Platform with boarding ladder
• Transom Shower
• Cockpit Wet Bar
• Cockpit Ice Maker
• LED Cockpit Lighting
• Radar Arch with Integrated Courtesy Lighting
• Sony Flatscreen TV with DVD player
• Well equipped galley with single burner electric stove, microwave, refrigerator, stainless steel sink and corian countertop + splashback
• Aft Cabin Double Berth
• Forward Master Cabin Area with Island Berth
• Indirect Cabin Lighting
• Large Heads Compartment with VacuFlush Toilet
• 240V Shore Power
• High Quality Build Throughout – designed for running offshore at high speeds
• Lots of Storage areas throughout
• Factory CE certified
• CE Category B Rated

Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Crescent Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

This listing is courtesy of the MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.