DEALER-SHIP

$364,000.00

Grand Bend, ON
Description

2004 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser – Triple Yanmar Diesel – Custom Trailer – OntarioMOTIVATED SELLER – BRING ALL REASONABLE OFFERS OR TRADE PROPOSALS

2004 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser – “DEALER-SHIP”
Location: Ontario, Canada
Condition: Freshwater-use vessel
Engines: Triple Yanmar 440 HP diesel engines
Total Power: 1,320 HP
Insurance Survey: Valid survey completed July 2024
Custom Heavy-Duty Trailer Included

DEALER-SHIP is a highly customized 2004 Fountain 48 Express Cruiser combining offshore performance, luxury accommodations, premium electronics and exceptional entertaining space.

With more than $200,000 invested in upgrades and customization, this Fountain 48 stands apart from standard production express cruisers. She has been professionally upgraded, carefully maintained and is offered as a turn-key performance yacht for a buyer seeking speed, comfort and distinctive styling.

High-Performance Triple Yanmar Diesel Power

Powered by three Yanmar 440 HP diesel engines, DEALER-SHIP delivers outstanding acceleration and offshore performance.

Performance highlights include:

  • Triple Yanmar 440 HP diesel engines
  • Approximately 1,320 total horsepower
  • Planes in under five seconds
  • Comfortable cruising speed of approximately 55 mph
  • Top speed exceeding 65 mph
  • Double-stepped performance hull
  • Arneson Surface Drives
  • New seven-blade stainless-steel propellers
  • Approximately 1.1 MPG at cruising speed
  • Original six-blade Rolla propellers included

The combination of Fountain’s stepped hull design, diesel power and Arneson surface-drive system provides impressive speed, handling and efficiency for a cruiser of this size.

Spacious Cockpit and Entertainment Area

The cockpit is designed for entertaining family and friends, with seating for up to 12 passengers across three bench-style seating areas.

Cockpit features include:

  • Seating for up to 12 guests
  • Large aft sunpad
  • Extendable aft seating and lounging area
  • High-gloss teak cockpit flooring
  • Custom teak swim platform
  • Custom teak cockpit table
  • Spacious open-deck configuration
  • Premium JL Audio marine sound system

The cockpit and swim platform create an excellent environment for day cruising, waterfront entertaining and extended time on the water.

Luxury Two-Cabin Interior

Below deck, DEALER-SHIP offers a spacious, fully air-conditioned salon with close to seven feet of interior headroom.

Interior accommodations include:

  • Two private cabins
  • Two full marine heads
  • Two showers
  • Spacious air-conditioned salon
  • Custom mattresses
  • Custom bedding
  • Custom curtains
  • Premium towels and pillows
  • Custom teak salon steps
  • Smart televisions
  • Apple TV systems in every room

The interior has been extensively renewed, creating the atmosphere of a boutique hotel while maintaining the practical layout of a performance express cruiser.

Garmin Electronics and Custom Carbon-Fiber Helm

The helm has been completely redesigned with premium marine electronics and carbon-fiber instrumentation.

Navigation and helm equipment include:

  • Dual Garmin 7612 multifunction displays
  • Garmin radar
  • Garmin sonar
  • AIS-equipped VHF radio
  • Simrad autopilot
  • Wireless autopilot remote
  • ZipWake dynamic trim-control system
  • Carbon-fiber helm and dashboard
  • Livorsi marine gauges

The upgraded helm provides clear visibility, precise vessel control and modern navigation capability for both inland and offshore cruising.

Premium JL Audio Entertainment System

DEALER-SHIP features a professionally installed JL Audio marine entertainment system valued at approximately $18,000.

The system includes:

  • Four JL Audio amplifiers
  • Four 10-inch subwoofers
  • Four pairs of JL Audio component speakers
  • Smart televisions throughout the interior
  • Apple TV connectivity in every room

The system delivers powerful, high-quality sound throughout the cockpit and interior.

Recent Mechanical Service and Engine-Room Improvements

The vessel has been carefully maintained and recently serviced by a certified Yanmar dealer.

Recent mechanical work includes:

  • Complete engine servicing
  • Valve adjustments
  • Full engine tune-up
  • Replacement of brass engine-room fittings with stainless-steel fittings
  • New seven-blade stainless-steel propellers
  • Engine-room upgrades and preventative maintenance

The vessel is presented in excellent overall condition and has been maintained with close attention to mechanical reliability and appearance.

More Than $200,000 in Upgrades

Major improvements and equipment investments include:

  • JL Audio marine sound system: approximately $18,000
  • Garmin electronics, radar, sonar and autopilot: approximately $32,500
  • Custom carbon-fiber helm and dashboard: approximately $6,000
  • Interior furnishings, mattresses and soft goods: approximately $15,000
  • Seven-blade stainless-steel propellers: approximately $30,000
  • Heavy-duty custom trailer: approximately $50,000
  • Cockpit teak restoration and sealing: approximately $20,000
  • Custom teak swim platform: approximately $7,500
  • Custom teak cockpit table: approximately $3,000
  • Custom interior teak salon steps

The original six-blade Rolla propellers are also included with the sale.

Freshwater Ontario Performance Yacht

This Fountain 48 Express Cruiser has been operated in freshwater and is currently located in Ontario, Canada.

She is ideally suited for a buyer searching for:

  • Fountain 48 Express Cruiser for sale
  • Fountain performance boat in Canada
  • Triple diesel express cruiser
  • Yanmar-powered performance yacht
  • Freshwater luxury cruiser
  • High-performance offshore powerboat
  • Express cruiser with custom trailer
  • Arneson Surface Drive boat
  • Fast luxury yacht in Ontario
  • Two-cabin diesel cruiser

Why Consider DEALER-SHIP?

DEALER-SHIP is not a project boat. The significant upgrades, mechanical servicing, electronics, teak work, interior improvements and custom equipment have already been completed.

She offers:

  • Exceptional speed and acceleration
  • Triple Yanmar diesel reliability
  • Comfortable two-cabin accommodations
  • Two full heads with showers
  • Premium Garmin navigation equipment
  • High-end JL Audio entertainment
  • Extensive custom teak work
  • Freshwater operating history
  • Valid July 2024 insurance survey
  • Heavy-duty custom trailer
  • Distinctive Fountain styling and performance

Few Fountain 48 Express Cruisers have received this level of investment, customization and attention.

Seller Is Motivated

The seller is motivated and will consider all reasonable purchase offers and trade proposals.

Contact us for additional photographs, engine information, service records, survey availability, equipment details or to arrange a private showing in Ontario.

Serious inquiries are welcome.

Specifications
  • Number Of Engines 3

  • Last Modification Date 2026-07-21

  • Item Received Date 2025-06-02

  • Company Name Yacht Master Inc

  • Make String Fountain

  • Make String Exact Fountain

  • Model Year 2004

  • Sale Class Code Used

  • Model 48 Express Cruiser

  • Model Exact 48 Express Cruiser

  • Model No Case Alnum Only 48 Express Cruiser

  • Boat Category Code Power

  • Beam Measure 12 ft

  • Cabin Headroom Measure 6.25 ft

  • Water Tank Count Numeric 1

  • Water Tank Capacity Measure 80|gallon

  • Fuel Tank Count Numeric 1

  • Fuel Tank Capacity Measure 457|gallon

  • Holding Tank Count Numeric 1

  • Holding Tank Capacity Measure 36|gallon

  • Dry Weight Measure 22,000 lb

  • Total Engine Power Quantity 1,320 hp

  • Drive Type Code Surface

  • Windlass Type Code Electric

  • Boat Hull Material Code Fiberglass

  • Boat Hull Id FGO48C20D404

  • Nominal Length 48.5 ft

  • Length Overall 48.5 ft

  • Bcna Id 9824241

  • Yacht World Id 9824241

  • Has Boat Hull Id 1

  • Is Available For Pls 1

  • Norm Nominal Length 14.78

  • Norm Price 364000

  • Boat Class Code Express Cruiser, High Performance Boats, Cruisers

  • Location Grand Bend, ON, CA

Engines

#1
MakeYanmar
Model6LY440
Drive Transmission DescriptionSurface
Fueldiesel
Engine Power440|horsepower
TypeInboard/Outboard
Propeller TypeStainless Steel
Year2004
Hours680
Boat Engine Location CodePort
#2
MakeYanmar
Model6LY440
Drive Transmission DescriptionSurface
Fueldiesel
Engine Power440|horsepower
TypeInboard/Outboard
Propeller Type6 Blade, Stainless Steel
Year2004
Hours680
Boat Engine Location CodeCenter
#3
MakeYanmar
Model6LY440
Drive Transmission DescriptionSurface
Fueldiesel
Engine Power440|horsepower
TypeInboard/Outboard
Propeller TypeStainless Steel
Year2004
Hours680
Boat Engine Location CodeStarboard

Disclaimer

Armed with Arneson surface drive propulsion, the Fountain 48 Express cruiser didn’t just raise the performance bar for big express boats of her era; she set an entirely new standard. 

Speed is what this popular sportster is all about, something she achieves with extraordinary ease thanks to her lightweight stepped hull. A cockpit is equipped with two 250-quart macerating in-sole fish boxes, two above deck livewells, and a well-positioned tackle center. The cockpit lounge has a removable table and seating for eight, and the aft section converts to a sun pad at the push of a button. Below decks, the well-finished cabin offers 6’3″ headroom, high-gloss cherry laminate cabinetry, and a full galley with microwave, fridge, and stainless steel sink. The dinette converts to a large V-berth, and two more can sleep in a double berth tucked under the bridge deck. The original interior had two heads; beginning in 2009, there’s only one. Both chairs at the helm have power seats that drop to form bolsters.