URGENT.....HELP/Advice Needed on 2003 Fountain 38TE!!!
 

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and need some advice on a 2003 Fountain 38 Tournement Edition center console boat. I have an offer in and it is under contract pending an official inspection and survey on Monday.

Now onto my concerns....I noticed that the rear scuppers that go through the transom are stainless steel and one of them is missing the rubber grommets on both sides. I've heard/seen horror stories on this forum about this particular boat and how water can leak in and rot the transom especially around the scuppers. So my questions are:

1. What should I look out for on this particular boat specifically and are there any "gotcha's" I should be concerned about?
2. What do you think is an appropriate market price for this boat?
3. If the transom would need to be replaced approx. how much would it cost on this particular boat? Any locals that could quote me?

Quick notes on whats noticeably damaged:
- Center engine fiberglass cover is dented in on the corner.
- Steering wheel is loose (it wiggles and it's not related to the tilt)
- Air Conditioning unit is broken
- Might need a new pump (not sure yet)
- Cushions are sun faded
- T-Top is sun faded
- It is used in FL for the winter months and then brought up to MI for the summer months
- One cup holder is busted
- There is paint chipping around the engine levers
- The gauges are sun faded
- Rear engine transom mount braket is all chipped and faded
- Transom scuppers are missing rubber grommets


Boat Info and facts:
38' Fountain 38 Tournament Edition
Year: 2003
Located in St.Clair Shores, MI

Dimensions
Beam: 10 ft 6 in
Minimum Draft: 2 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 2 ft 5 in
Bridge Clearance: 8 ft 0 in
Dry Weight: 10600 lbs

Engines
Total Power: 675 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Mercury
Engine Model: Optimax
Engine Type: Outboard 2S
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 478
Engine Power: 225 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Mercury
Engine Model: Optimax
Engine Type: Outboard 2S
Engine Hours: 478
Engine Power: 225 HP
Engine 3:
Engine Brand: Mercury
Engine Model: Optimax
Engine Type: Outboard 2S
Engine Hours: 478
Engine Power: 225 HP


Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (30 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (287 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of single berths: 2
Number of heads: 1

Electronics
Depthsounder
GPS
Cockpit speakers
VHF
Compass
Radar

Inside Equipment
Electric head
Battery charger

Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet

Outside Equipment/Extras
Cockpit shower
Swimming ladder

Additional Equipment
Launching trailer

Deck

Anchor locker
Cleats, pop-up bow w/amidships and stern
Fish boxes, 4 under floor w/macerator & overboard drain
Rod holders
Sink w/pressurized water system
Livewell at transom, 50 gallons
Rod/gaff storage (4 under gunwale, 8 under v-berth)
Salt water wash down

Elecrtronics & Helm Console
Console cup holders
Helm seat, leaning post style w/ fixed backrest & rod holders
Trim tabs
Fuel gauge
Mercury Smartcraft gauges
Steering, hydraulic, w/tilt steering wheel
Compass
Tactronics display plotter
Kaffer controls

Electrical
Batteries
Bilge pumps
Battery switches

Cuddy Cabin
V shape seating with filler cushion to make a berth
Rod storage
Radio
Flourescent lighting
Walk-in head w/VacuFlush, shower, sink, and 25 quart cooler under forward-facing seat
Air Condition Unit (Broken)

Photos to the boat in question can be found at the link below:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?...jQ&usp=sharing

Cheers,
Chris