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Old 04-02-2005, 05:25 AM
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Default Fountain 48 what do you think?

Thinking about buying a Fountain 48' cruiser. I know awhile back someone on this forum was doing a survey on one. What do you think of the quality? The layout works for me. What about resale value 2 or 3 years later? Ken
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With triple diesels and surface drives?
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Originally Posted by License To Thrill
Weolcome to OSO Ken!

Fountain builds to ISO 9000 standards, which means you don't have to worry about quality. And with the new triple 480HP Yanmar/Arneson package you should get 70mph. Very few 48' cruisers can match that.
ISO developed CAR's and SCAR's to deal with mistakes in companies that are ISO certified. Being ISO certified does not mean everything is perfect.
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Default Re: Fountain 48 what do you think?

They have 440 hp Yanmars with ASD. I have been told when you fill up the fuel tanks (457 gals) that the speed drops down to 55mph. I wounder what that does to the rpms?
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Where are you from Kennorth?
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I was in a 48 full of fuel, with 6 people onboard. It still ran 61
This is by far the smoothest boat you will ride in!!
Hey I would go for it!!! With the new Hard top opton and AC'd it is NIiice!!
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Default Re: Fountain 48 what do you think?

A friend owns a 2004. He has had some issues with things like the head and a water leak around the bow thruster that may have been due to shipping damage. The boat does 55-59 depending on load. It will run wot all day without missing a beat. It has a lot of systems on it and so there are always going to be things breaking, but that is the same as any loaded cruiser-which it is. The ride is pretty sweet and it will run full speed in 3-5 no problem. After that the stepped hull gets a little poundy-not a problem if you slow down ( he doesn't). If you want a cruiser that can do 50 plus all day then it is great. If you are willing to go slower there are a lot better buys on the market in a big cruiser. If you want a go fast sport boat stick to the 47 or 42.
As for resale i would try and purchase one used since they lose a lot of value in the first year or two-there are some VERY good deals out there on a 48.
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I like them! I have had several Fountains and I think they build a good boat.
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we just shipped a 48 to a customer in San Diego ,trip 440 yanmar ASD8
I am going out there Thursday to run the boat with the owner. the boats are well built but there are some wiring issues on some(loose connections behind dash) as well as cracks around the bow thrusters i will get back to you on the performance i was told it will run 70
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They will hold quite a few friends however!!!!
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