2006 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser

The 48EC has changed the way cruising is defined. Never before has such unbridled performance been combined with so much luxury. Boating magazine selected it as “Boat of the Year”, out of more than 200 boats tested. It set a world record from Key West, FL, to Cancun, Mexico, running 405 miles in 8 hours and 36 minutes. So, how does this translate to your world? Those once unheard of long distance ports of call are now within reach, and in record time. Fuel economy is also the 48’s strong suit: With triple diesels cruise at 50 mph at an astonishing 1-plus mpg and reach top end speeds approaching 60 plus mph. The boat’s 12’ beam provides the perfect combination of a smooth ride and a stable platform with more space than any boat in its class.

A finely appointed spacious two stateroom layout with two heads, enhances this high performance yacht.  The master stateroom is forward and is accessed through a private entry where a luxurious queen size berth, cedar lined hanging locker and full entertainment center await you. The master head is privately accessed through the master stateroom.   Midships your beautiful galley with cherry cabinetry, corian countertops and high end marine appliances are ready to entertain friends and family in a spacious salon.  The salon features an L-Shaped Settee covered in a neutral ultra-leather.  Flooring throughout is teak and holley. Moving aft a fully equiped guest head and a mid-ship stateroom welcomes your guests

• Corian Countertops in Galley and Heads
• Teak/Holly Flooring throughout
• Stainless Steel Galley sink with Chrome Faucet
• Dish and Storage Lockers in Galley
• Silverware Storage in Galley
• Microwave Oven
• Upright Refrigerator/Freezer
• Two Burner Glass Top Electric Stove
• 19"LCD TV with Surround Sound and Sub-Woofer, Stereo, DVD and CD Player in Salon
• 19"LCD TV with Stereo, DVD and CD Player in Master Stateroom
• 15"LCD TV with DVD Player in Guest Stateroom
• Freshwater Tank Gauge
• Freshwater Pressure System
• Hot Water Heater
• Communications ports
• Stainless Steel Portlights with Screens
• Low Voltage LED Overhead Lighting, Accent Lighting, and Toe Kick Lighting
• Cherry Woodwork Throughout

Well equipped simple easy access and readouts while piloting your high performance vessel feels like flying a fighter jet, while remaining very easy to handle!  Everything is at a your fingertips, including your bow thruster making this yacht easy to solo fly/dock.  Dual large screen Furuno displays. A 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), audible and visual engine alarm system, digital depth gauge, neutral safety lockout, systems switch panel, and windlass remote control.

• Bow Thruster
• (2) Furuno Navnet VX2 Displays
• Furuno Open Array Radar
• Furuno NavNet GPS/Chartplotter
• Furuno Sounder
• Simrad Autopilot
• VHF Radio
• Stereo System with built in Ipod Docking Station
• Compass
• Trim Tab Indicators/Drive Trim Indicators

• 9kw Diesel Generator in Sound Shield with Remote Start Panel
• 110Volt AC System/12Volt DC System
• 120V AC GFCI Protected Receptacles
• 50AMP Shorepower System
• (2)Battery Chargers
• (4)Heavy Duty Marine Batteries with custom cast hold down brackets
• Separate Sealed Group 31AGM battery with dedicated charger for Bow Thruster
• Battery Parallel System
• 12V DC LED Lighting
• 110V AC Lighting
• LED Courtesy Lighting in Cockpit
• Bonding System with Zinc
• Galvanic Isolator Anode Protection
• Reverse Polarity Indicators
• 4  Air Conditioning with Reverse Cycle Heating Systems with Digital Controls and Integrated Vents in Cabin and Cockpit
• Automatic Bilge Pumps- (4) Engine Room and (2) Forward
• (2) Vacuflush Head Systems with 18 Gallon Waste Tanks
• Holding Tank Level Indicators

The immaculate engine room is easily accessed through a power hatch.

• Coolant Recovery System For Engines and Generator
• Engine Room Bilge Water Monitor
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Quarter Turn Seavalves on all below waterline Thru-Hulls
• (3) Heavy Duty 3/16" aluminum fuel tanks that are foamed, glassed and bolted into position with stainless steel pickups
• Trim Tabs - Heavy Duty Hydraulic
• Automatic Fire Extinguishing system in engine room with dash monitor and automatic engine and generator shutdown
• Power Assist Hydraulic Steering System with Dual Pumps
• Engine Air Vents
• DC Battery Panel with Engine and Generator Disconnect Switches
• Custom Stainless Steel High Speed Sea Strainers

The enormous cockpit allows for guest seating in multiple variations whether under an air conditioned/heated sleak hard topped helm or open the helm to the sun and wind!  A wet bar with icemaker is adjacent to helm guest seating.  Aft of helm seating a large sun pad area which also raises at the touch of a button contains a large storage area for the cockpit table, swimming/snorkeling equipment, lines, life jackets, etc. 

• Cockpit Wetbar and icemaker
• Custom Polished Stainless Steel Anchor
• Windlass and Anchor Locker
• Stainless Steel High Performance Herring Propellers
• Electric Side By Side Helm Bolsters
• Full Canvas with Front and Side Enclosure and Aft Drop Curtain with Roll Up Door
• Cockpit Air Conditioning and Heat
• Bow Thruster with Sidepower Control at Helm
• Dockside Waste Pump Out Fittings
• Transom Hot and Cold Water Shower