38TE

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38'4"

length

10'6"'

beam

418 Gal

fuel capacity

Mercury Quad 500Rs

maximum horsepower

Competition Ready Fishing Machine

You’ve never seen a more competition-ready fishing machine under 40-feet than the new Fountain 38 Tournament Edition. Period. The breakthrough 38TE mixes Fountain performance with every fishing feature imaginable. Setup so anglers can speed into action when things get fast-and-furious, 52-rod holders are strategically positioned for instant access. Four in-floor fish lockers and a massive 380-quart coffin box cooler ensure there’s no shortage of places to ice the day’s catch. Fountain’s right-sized tackle center includes storage compartments, a rigging center, a removable cutting board, and 7″ Lure trays.

Fountain lighting upgrade package keeps deck lit and ready for nighttime fishing pursuits

Bow anchor locker offers storage for available windlass anchor, complete with stainless steel plow and rode kit

Recessed gunwale rails keep the fishing deck clutter-free and offers more usable deck space while providing added stability for anglers.

Optional Bow Seating Package - Molded Fiberglass, Storage Compartments Below, Upholstered Seats with Removable Aft Backrests

plush front console soft touch seating with 8 surrounding rod holders allow for additional rod storage without sacrificing seating area

Front console plush dual seating hand stitched proudly in-house in Washington, NC, and articulating armrests for additional comfort

Extensive in-deck storage boasts 7 fish and storage boxes max maximum utility without sacrificing best in class walkability and deck space

Hydraulic forward console compartment featuring insulated dual ice chests and gas shock hinges for easy access

Large scale rod storage allows for extensive casting capabilities, include 6 forward console, 5 tackle center, 15 t-top, 12 gunwale, and 4 integrated cup holder rod holders for a total of 42

Gunwale coaming bolsters both bow and stern afford maximum comfort during drawn out battles with big fish

Optional 10K Lumen lightbar ensures smooth operation when performing late night docking maneuvers, pairing well with optional Garmin dome radar for ease of navigation

Console technology includes dual Garmin GPSMAP 8616s, Fusion RA770 touch screen audio control unit, and stainless steel push button instrumentation

Convenient console phone charging and valuables storage area ensures moisture free protection of belongings while underway

Stainless steel helm couples with Mercury hydraulic steering and LED trim tab control for comfortable and easy to reach adjustments while on plane at speed

Corrosion resistant stainless steel components - Outrigger control in T-top featured

moisture wicking, non slip dual helm seating with flip up bolsters. Dual JL subwoofers featured underneath helm seating

Tackle Center Cooler - 110 QT Frigid Rigid, Mounted on Rolling Slides with Upholstered Removable Seat Bottom

Tackle Center Cooler - 110 QT Frigid Rigid, Mounted on Rolling Slides, Upholstered Removable Seat Bottom

Additional integrated side console storage with slide-out lure trays and pullout drawer ensures no space is wasted on this fully loaded fishing model

Head unit with Ceramic Toilet, Overboard Discharge, and Fresh Water/Raw Water Holding Tank

Fountain battery control center in head unit allows for easy battery testing and maintenance

Dual transom pressurized livewells

Convenient deck-height transom door

Starboard-side dive door with ladder for convenience while hauling catches, diving, and dockside boarding

Removable Tackle center 7" cutting board extension plate provides extra tabletop area when needed and comfortably stows while underway

Rear console tournament-ready storage for lines, lures, leaders, and tools. Dual hinges ensure compartments do not come open while underway

Aft-deck in-floor bait bucket storage with hydraulic hinges and internal component access hatch allows for easy maintenance and minimum downtime

Specifications

Length: 38'4"

Beam: 10'6"'

Dry Weight (approx): 15,600 Lbs

Fuel Capacity: 418 Gal

Water Capacity: 10 Gal

Bridge Clearance: 98"

Draft (max drives down): 31"

Deadrise: 20.75 degrees

Max HP: Mercury Quad 500Rs

Features

Hardware Features
Rub Rail - Vinyl Extrusion (Black or White), Stainless Steel Insert
Cleats (5) - 8" Pull-Up

Mechanical & Electrical Features
Bilge Pumps (2) - 2000 GPH, Float Switches by Ultra Safety Systems
High Water Alarm - Located Inside Bilge Area
Engine Controls - Mercury DTS, Engine Trim
Fuel Filters - Mercury
Fuel Tank - HD Aluminum, Painted for Corrosion Resistance, EPA Compliant
Horn - Electric
Propellers - Mercury, Stainless Steel, Performance Matched
Steering - Electric/Hydraulic, Mercury
Trim Tabs - Mercury 380 K-Plane or similar
Wiring - Tinned, Color Coded

Console Features
Compass, Magnetic
Panel - Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Steering Wheel - Stainless Steel with Knob
Switches - Push Button, LED Indicator Lights
Windshield - Full-Height, All-Glass

Cockpit Features
Bow Handrails - Recessed
Forward Cooler - Coffin Box, 380 Quart Insulated, D-Ring Sealed, Rod/Drink Holders, Padded Seat
Gunwale Coaming Bolsters - Padded, Port and Starboard
Head - Ceramic Toilet, Overboard Discharge, Fresh Water/Raw Water Holding Tank
Helm Seat - Flip Up Bolsters, Articulating Arm Rests, Fold Down Foot Rests
Ladder - Safety, Slide-In
Shower - Transom, Pressurized
Sink - Fresh Water
T-Top - Fiberglass, Overhead Storage, (9) Rod Holders
T-Top Support Frame - Custom Welded Aluminum
Transom Door - Starboard at Stern Platform
Washdown - Fresh Water, Raw Water

Lights Features
Cockpit Courtesy, LED
Navigation, LED
Spreader (4) - LED, On T-Top, Forward (2), Aft (2)

Batteries Features
Charging System - All Batteries, Automatic
House Battery (1) - House Bank
Start Batteries - (3) Triple, (4) Quad

Construction

NMMA Certified

Positive Lift Hull - Double Step, Pad Keel, Notch Transom

Three Piece Construction - Hull, Liner, Deck

Stringer Grid and Transom - High Density Composite, Fiberglass Reinforced

Cored Inner Liner - Fiberglass, Self-Bailing, Anti-Skid Deck

Bonded - Glued, Through Bolted, and Tabbed (Deck, Stringer Grid, Hull, Liner)

High Density Cored - Hull Sides, Deck, and Liner

Electronics

Electronics Features
Garmin Electronics Package:
GPSMAP-8616 Displays - Dual 16"
Transducer - Airmar B175H
Mercury Engine Monitoring - Vessel View 903

Audio Features
Fusion RA 770 Touch Screen Entertainment Center with Built-in Wi-Fi
JL Audio Components
Amplifier - 800-Watt, 8 Channel, Digital
Speakers (4) - M Series Coaxial 7.7"
Speakers (2) - M Series Coaxial 8.8"
Speakers (2) - Subwoofers 10", M Series Unless the Rear Facing Seat with the 71 gallon livewell option is selected, then these become two 8" subwoofers

Fishing

Fish and Storage Boxes (7) - Below Deck

Livewells (2) - Aft, Pressurized

Tackle Center - Storage Compartment Cabinets (2), Rigging Center, Removable Cutting Board, 7" Lure Storage Trays

Rod Holders (6) - Forward Coffin Box Storage, Cup Holder/Rod Holder (2)

Rod Holders (5) - Tackle Center

Rod Holders (2) - Hard Top Supports

Rod Holders (13) - Rocket Launcher aft of T-Top

Rod Holders (12) - Gunwale Mounted

Rod Holders (4) - Integral Cup/Rod Holders, Gunwale Mounted

Colors & Graphics

Options

Power Option
Mercury Quad Verado 400R - With "Sportmaster" Gearcases, Jackplates, and Blueprinted Bottom
Mercury Quad Verado 500R - With R Drive Sport "SS" Gearcases, Jackplates, and Blueprinted Bottom
Mercury Triple Verado 300M
Mercury Triple Verado 300R
Mercury Triple Verado 400M
Mercury Triple Verado 400R - With "HD" Gearcases
Mercury Triple Verado 500R - With R Drive "CS" Gearcases

Outrigger Bases - Gemlux BA-12, Pair

Outrigger Poles - Gemlux 16' Deluxe Internally Rigged Hybrid Carbon Fiber

Outrigger Poles - Gemlux 18' Deluxe Collapsible Hybrid

Electric Reel Outlets (2) - Aft

Electric Reel Outlets (2) - Amidship

Electric Reel Outlets (2) - Forward

Rod & Gaff Storage - Under Gunwale with Protective EVA Foam Mat

Sea Chest Upgrade for Livewell System

Tackle Center Cooler - 110 QT Frigid Rigid, Mounted on Rolling Slides, Upholstered Removable Seat Bottom

Transom Rod Holders (8) - Aluminum Powdercoated Transom Rodrack

Console & Helm Line Item
AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver
Autopilot - Hydraulic, Full Function (Controlled from Garmin Screens)
Autopilot Controller - Dash Mounted, GHC50
Dome Radar 50Watt Fantom - Black
Dome Radar 50Watt Fantom - White
Open Array Radar - 120WATT, 4' Beam (white only)
Open Array Radar - 250WATT, 4' Beam (white only)
Open Array Radar - 50WATT, 4' Beam (white only)
Twin Garmin GPSMAP 16" Screens (8616)
VHF and Antenna with Remote Mic 315
Joystick Steering TRIPLE Engine, Mercury JPO Electric Steering (Autopilot Included) Not Available on All Engine Packages
Standard Hydraulic Mercury Steering
Sionyx Nightwave Ultra Low Light Camera
Transducer B175HW - in Lieu of Standard B175H
Transducer B175L - Additional
Transducer B175M - in Lieu of Standard B175H
USB Outlet in Console Topper Glove Compartment - Additional
USB Outlet in Dash - Additional
Wireless Phone Charger - Dash Mounted (Holds Phone in Place)

Tops & Enclosure Line Item
Canvas - Dash and Helm Seat Cover - Black
Canvas - Dash and Helm Seat Cover - Light Gray
SureShade - Electric, Aft of T-Top with Black Fabric
SureShade - Electric, Aft of T-Top with Light Gray Fabric
SureShade - Electric, Aft of T-Top with Linen Fabric

Comfort & Convenience Line Item
Dive Door - Starboard Side Cockpit with Ladder
Portlight - In Center Console, Opening Window, Screened
Rubrail - Vinyl Insert, Black (Replaces STD Stainless Insert)
Rubrail - Vinyl Insert, White (Replaces STD Stainless Insert)
Windshield Wiper

Furniture & Flooring Line Item
Bow Seating - Molded Fiberglass, Storage Compartments Below, Upholstered Seats with Removable Aft Backrests
Rear Facing Seat (in lieu of Tackle Center) with 71 Gallon Livewell
Transom Seat - On Top Of Livewells, With Upholstered Seat Bottom and Backrest, Removable

Hardware & Lighting Line Item
Bow Thruster (INSTALL HATCH IN FWD FLOOR FISH BOX FOR ACCESS TO BOW THRUSTER)
Engine Flushing System - Reverso, Automatic Outboard, QUAD Engine
Engine Flushing System - Reverso, Automatic Outboard, TRIPLE Engine
Fender Attachments (6) - Quick Release Push Pin Locks
Lightbar, Hardtop LED
Lights - Underwater, RGB
Windlass - Thru Hull, Striker Plate; Anchor - Polished Stainless Steel Plow; Rode Kit - 15' of 5/16" Galvanized Chain, 150' of 5/8" 8-Strand Braided

Pure muscle.

Mercury Racing is Fountain’s exclusive power partner, unleashing performance that leaves the competition in your wake. Each boat is tuned to perfection at our Washington, NC facility, which creates an unmatched hull-to-power ratio that squeezes every ounce of performance from Mercury’s race-bred turbos and superchargers.