cheap 38 for 24,500
 

It's an OK deal, still needs a lot of work though. Plus he doesn't say if the trailer is included.

I am looking for a 38 or 42 Fountain that needs some work. Has anybody in the Ft Myers area seen this boat in person? I would love to get an unbiased opinion on the condition of this boat. Please let me know. Maybe somebody that's close would be willing to go look at her. Thanks.

I have a 94 model 38 Fever with 200 actual hours on the hull, kept indoors, all original interior in excellent shape. I have the motors out at present, (had a problem with one so pulled both to check them both). I want to go another direction. Will sell with or without power. If interested, email [email protected] and I will get you more info and pictures.

Looks like a nice power package, if its all in good shape. IE, headers not rotted out, blocks not rotted from saltwater. The SSM drives is nice.

Price doesn't exactly make me wanna rush out and buy plane tickets though. Wonder what kind of work the cabin floor would need? That scares me a bit.

Yeah, the cabin floor scares me to. That's why I was hoping someone down in Ft. Myers could take a look see. The Sportsmaster drives don't thrill me much either. 24K seems a bit much with no interior and floor problems, but you never know what he would be willing to take. I just lost a deal on a 95 42 with no power in 9 out 10 condition for 18K. Took me too long to pull the triger. Oh well. A 38 will fit in my dock without modifications so I guess it's just as well.

I will call him and try to look at it for you tomorrow, I have a job to look at up on the beach anyways.

They are "Speedmaster" drives. I'd be alot more thrilled about those than Bravo's or TRS. The old straight bottom 38's need lots of power to go fast. Big power, needs big drives. The SSM drives are pretty much bulletproof. Only downside is props are expensive. No need to drive like a schoolgirl with Speedmasters!

Thanks Searaycer, That would be great. Let me know what you find out.

I know SSM Drives are strong but I thought parts are expensive and hard to come by. Maybe I'm wrong.

If you get it I will trade you a set of bravos for them

Gearsets are being manufactured for them by GK systems. All seals and bearings available. A fresh set of ssm 3,3a, 4, or 5 will last much longer than a pair of fresh bravos with anything over 500hp in a 38ft boat. Breaking bravo after bravo can get expensive fast. If you ever plan to put blowers on those motors, you will be ahead of the game with the ssm setup.

My 1990 38 with ssm ivs runs 84 on gps in freshwater with 454's with b&m 250 blowers. Around 625hp a side. I also like playing in rough water.

If anyone is really serious I can go look through the boat . check out the rot, use a mositure meter ,water in the drives, take pics etc. salt water boats can be a nightmare. call 239-437-9480 jay

I heard back from the owner yesterday evening the boat is up off of Palm Beach Blvd...I should be able to look at it Monday on my way back form Ocala..