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FOUNTAIN - 48 Express Cruiser - For Sale

The 48 Express CruiserbyFOUNTAINis a contemporarymotor yachtdesigned for effortlesscruisingon a durablefiberglass and plastic hull. With sleeping accommodations for four and two heads, plus quad Mercury gas outboards, it’s a compelling platform for weekend escapes. For guidance and brokerage support, connect with Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 48 Express Cruiser

Choose the 48 Express Cruiserif you value a balanced footprint—48 ft LOA with a 12 ft beam—and the confidence of four Mercury outboards running on gas. As a versatilemotor yachtbuilt for relaxedcruising, it provides four berths and two heads, generous fuel (457 gal) and water (80 gal) capacities, and a toughfiberglass and plastic hull. Work with Shestakov Yacht Sales and Andrey Shestakov to match this model to your program and delivery timeline.

Features of the Model

Purpose-built motor yachtfor comfortablecruising

Quad Mercury outboards, gas-fueled

Sleeps 4; 2 heads for added privacy

Robust fiberglass and plastic hull; fiberglass deck

Practical dimensions for slips and lift options: 48 ft LOA, 12 ft beam

Substantial capacities: 457 gal fuel and 80 gal water

Technical Specifications

Length overall (LOA): 48 ft (14.63 m)

Beam: 12 ft (3.66 m)

Draft (max): 12.576 ft (3.8333 m)

Engines: 4 x Mercury

Engine type: Outboard

Fuel type: Gas

Sleeps: 4

Heads: 2

Fuel capacity: 457 gal

Water capacity: 80 gal

Hull: fiberglass and plastic

Deck: Fiberglass

Pricing and Ordering

Shestakov Yacht Sales provides tailored pricing, availability checks, and purchase support for the 48 Express CruiserfromFOUNTAIN. Contact broker Andrey Shestakov to review current opportunities, compare similarmotor yachtoptions in thecruisingsegment, and secure your order.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 48 Express Cruiser? A: It’s amotor yachtoptimized for comfortablecruisingwith a durablefiberglass and plastic hull.

Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The LOAis 48 ft (14.63 m), thebeamis 12 ft (3.66 m), and thedraftis 12.576 ft (3.8333 m).

Q: What is the engine configuration? A: The yacht is powered by four Mercuryoutboardengines usinggasfuel.

Q: How many people can sleep onboard, and how many heads are there? A: The layout provides 4 sleepsand2 heads, ideal for small groups or family cruising.

Q: How can I get pricing or arrange a purchase? A: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesfor pricing, availability, and brokerage guidance on the48 Express CruiserbyFOUNTAIN.

Owner Experience Review

Owners gravitate to the 48 Express CruiserfromFOUNTAINfor high-speed coastal runs and weekend escape routines. Factory triple-diesel boats cruise in the mid-30-knot range (and higher), and some owner-modified outboard or tuned builds have been reported at 70–85+ mph. The cockpit’s in-sole fishboxes, livewells and tackle center make tournament days feasible, while the interior supports family overnights and short liveaboard stints rather than full-time residence.

On the water, the stepped hull combined with surface (Arneson) drives delivers pronounced lift and low drag in flat to moderate conditions, rewarding precise trimming with crisp response. In rougher patterns the equation changes: if the steps ventilate or get wave-washed, the boat can lose balance, start to porpoise, or bang on the leading edges of the steps. The performance-oriented, relatively narrow hull with significant aft weight demands careful trim, prop selection and weight management beyond moderate chop.

Below, owners note about 6'3" of headroom, high-gloss cherry joinery, a full galley and a convertible dinette; depending on year, layouts were offered with one or two heads, and some builds feature an especially large salon. Seating is comfortable for social use, but added interior mass or toys on the platform can dull hole-shot and overall running attitude. Maintenance expectations trend toward performance hardware: surface drives and prop sets are recurring attention points, and listings routinely cite major service items and upgrades—think center drive-shaft replacement, new bow thruster, Racor work, or a rebuilt vacuum head generator. Access is generally good, yet triple-engine/Arneson arrangements still benefit from specialist technicians, and many sellers back that up with detailed service histories.

Pros and Cons

Very fast on flat water, with mid-30-knot cruise and higher, and some conversions reported at 70–85+ mph.

Versatile cockpit supports both entertaining and tournament-style fishing with in-sole fishboxes, livewells and a tackle center.

Cabin offers about 6'3" headroom, a full galley and convertible dinette, with 1–2 head layouts depending on year.

Stepped hull with surface (Arneson) drives is sea-state sensitive and can porpoise or slam when the steps ventilate or get wave-washed.

Performance-oriented, aft-heavy setup requires precise trim, smart prop selection and strict weight management in anything beyond moderate chop.

Surface drives and prop sets are recurring service items, with substantive ongoing costs and a need for specialist techs.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
48 Express Cruiser	48' 0" (14.63 m)	12' 0" (3.66 m)	12' 7" (3.83 m)	-	-
34 CC	34' 0" (10.36 m)	9' 0" (2.90 m)	-	-	-
38 SCX	38' 0" (11.68 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	8' 6" (2.58 m)	-	-
38 SC	38' 0" (11.58 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	8' 6" (2.58 m)	92 kn	-
38 Tournament Edition	38' 0" (11.58 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	6' 7" (2 m) – 7' 11" (2.42 m)	-	-
38 Express Cruiser	38' 0" (11.58 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	10' 5" (3.17 m)	55 kn / 70 kn	-
34 Center Console	34' 0" (10.36 m)	9' 0" (2.90 m)	6' 7" (2 m) – 8' 6" (2.58 m)	42 kn / 75 kn	-
29 Fever	29' 0" (8.84 m)	8' 0" (2.54 m)	-	-	-
35 Lightning	35' 0" (10.67 m)	8' 0" (2.59 m)	9' 7" (2.92 m)	-	-
38 CC	38' 0" (11.68 m)	10' 0" (3.20 m)	101' 8" (31 m)	-	-