Yacht Detail
2004 Rampage 38' (11.58 m) 38 Express
Key West, Florida, United States
Bobalu
The 38 Rampage 2004 Express "Bobalu" is a true offshore fishing machine, built for adventure and performance. Powered by low-hour 480HP Cummins engines, she delivers impressive speed and reliability, making every trip to the fishing grounds smooth and efficient.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Sport Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: RPGCA186D404
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| TWIN Cummins 6CTA8.3 2004 Inboard engines, 480HP |
| New 8kW Onan Generator 2024 |
| Fuel Tank: 400 |
| Marlin Tower |
| Notable Upgrades: * New 8kW Onan Generator (2024) * New port fish box macerator (2024) * New cockpit cushions (2023) * New cockpit coaming pads (2023) * New upper station clutch controls (2024) * Four new engine displays (upper & lower helm, 2023) * Fully cored hull with wide beam and 19-degree transom deadrise |
Description
The 38 Rampage 2004 Express "Bobalu" is a true offshore fishing machine, built for adventure and performance. Powered by low-hour 480HP Cummins engines, she delivers impressive speed and reliability, making every trip to the fishing grounds smooth and efficient. A new 8kW Onan generator ensures onboard systems run flawlessly, providing comfort and convenience even on extended journeys. With a wide beam, modified-V hull, and a 19-degree transom deadrise, Bobalu offers a stable and dry ride, perfect for both serious anglers and weekend cruisers.
Step aboard, and you'll find a well-appointed cabin featuring a spacious forward stateroom, a fully equipped galley, and a comfortable salon with a U-shaped settee. The climate-controlled helm deck and massive cockpit are designed for both relaxation and serious fishing, with upgraded electronics, a Marlin tower, tackle storage, a transom livewell, and multiple fish boxes. Whether you're chasing big game offshore or enjoying a weekend getaway, Bobalu is fully loaded with everything you need to make the most of your time on the water.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc.. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: RPGCA186D404
LOA: 38' (11.58 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2004
Beam: 13' 9''
Draft Max: 3' 6''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Head Room: 7' 4''
Maximum Speed: 27 Knots
Cruise Speed: 24 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Deadrise: 19
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Fuel Tank: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
Fresh Water: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)
Dry Weight: 24000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 6CTA8.3
- Engine Year: 2004
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 480.00
- Power KW: 357.94
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1510.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 6CTA8.3
- Engine Year: 2004
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 480.00
- Power KW: 357.94
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1510.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Onan
- Generator Model: 2024
- Generator KW: 8.00
Full Details
Notable Upgrades
- New 8kW Onan Generator (2024)
- New port fish box macerator (2024)
- New cockpit cushions (2023)
- New cockpit coaming pads (2023)
- New upper station clutch controls (2024)
- Four new engine displays (upper & lower helm, 2023)
- Fully cored hull with wide beam and 19-degree transom deadrise
Accommodations, Furnishings & Layout
- Master Stateroom (Forward)
- Double berth
- Head
- Shower
Dockside, this beautiful Express Fisherman is ready for a day offshore. Its raised bow, flowing lines, and gleaming tower with golden rocket launchers make it stand out.
Boarding is easy via the wide cockpit gunwale and built-in steps. Divers and swimmers will appreciate the large swim platform with a walkthrough transom gate. The cockpit includes a large tackle station with a sink, storage, cutting board, and two freezer boxes. Additional aft deck features include a large live well, two in-deck fish boxes, and outlets for deep-drop reels.
The forward deck is easily accessible via wide side decks with tall stainless handrails. The bow is equipped with a Maxwell windlass, three Bomar deck hatches, and a non-skid sole.
Two steps up from the cockpit is the lower helm deck, featuring a ladder-back captain’s chair within easy reach of the central console with full instrumentation, electronics, and mechanical controls. The captain and crew enjoy an unobstructed 360º view. The Marlin Tower aids in spotting active fishing grounds and includes a Garmin chart plotter, autopilot, VHF radio, and a long bench seat.
The cherry wood cabin is accessed via a bi-fold door with a sliding overhead hatch. The overhead is white vinyl, and the sole is teak & holly. To starboard is the galley, which includes a refrigerator with ice trays, a Princess stove, a microwave oven, two portholes, and ample storage. Across to port, the salon has a large U-shaped leather settee with a pedestal table. Cherry wood cabinets add a cozy feel. Forward to port is the enclosed head, which includes a stall shower, electric toilet, deck hatch, mirror, and storage cabinets.
The forward sleeping area is open to the salon. The offset double berth features storage below, reading lights, a large mirror, a deck hatch, a hanging locker, and a bench seat.
Galley & Laundry
- Pressure water system (dockside)
- Seaward water heater
- Corian countertops
- Stainless steel sink
- Two-burner Princess stove
- GFI outlet
- Magic Chef microwave
- Tundra refrigerator with ice tray
- Four cabinets
- Two drawers
- Liquor bottle holder
- Three overhead cabinets
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
- Garmin GPS Map XSV 14” Chartplotter, Radar, Bottom Sounder (Lower Station)
- Furuno NavNet 10” Chartplotter (Lower Helm)
- Icom M502 VHF Radio (Lower Helm)
- Simrad AP20 Autopilot (Lower Helm)
- Fusion stereo remote (Lower Helm)
- Two JL 10” Stereo Speakers (Lower Helm)
- Ritchie 4” Compass (Lower Helm)
- 12” Subwoofer (Lower Helm)
- Two cockpit stereo speakers
- Standard Horizon VHF Radio (Tower)
- Garmin 10” Chartplotter Repeater (Tower)
- Starlink satellite receiver
- 18” Sylvox flatscreen TV (Salon)
- Fusion MS-AV600 stereo (Salon)
- Two JL speakers (Forward Cabin)
- ACR Mini EPIRB
- Ritchie 4” Compass (Tower)
- Robertson autopilot repeater (Tower)
- Furuno radar antenna (Hardtop)
Electrical System
- 12V/110V electrical system
- New 8kW Onan Generator (2024)
- 50 Amp shore power cord
- Glendenning cable master
- 12V outlet (Lower Helm)
- Three 8-D batteries
- Three battery boxes, battery isolator
- ProNautic 12-40P battery charger
- Three battery switches
- AC/DC distribution panel
- AC/DC volt & amp gauges
- Underwater lights
Deck Equipment
- Marlin tower with hardtop
- Tower spreader lights
- Tower bench seat with backrest
- Two aft helm deck cupholders
- Tower center console with engine, steering, and electronics display
- Lower helm hardtop with four-side enclosure
- Lower helm port and starboard battery switch compartments
- Stainless steel bow & side deck handrails
- Fiberglass pulpit
- Maxwell windlass
- 15’ stainless anchor chain
- 200’ rode
- Bruce anchor with stainless guide
- Three 12” bow cleats
- Two anchor storage deck lockers
- Three Bomar deck hatches
- Two Bomar hatches on hard top
- NonsKid forward deck
- Two 12" midship cleats
- Swept aft windshield with electric center vent
- Three windshield wipers
- Removable windshield sun screen
- Twin electric horns
- Lower center helm with full mechanical and electronic displays
- Lower helm clear chart locker
- Laddar back Captain chair with foot rest
- Starboard side Laddar back helm chair with two storage cabinets below and built in foot rest
- Two lower helm cup holders
- Hardtop overhead lights
- Hardtop red helm light
- L-shaped bench seat with storage (port side)
- Swim platform with pull-out ladder
- Fresh & saltwater cockpit spigots
- City water inlet
- Three new cockpit cushions above ice box and prep station
- New cockpit coming pad
- Built in cockpit boarding steps with storage (port & starboard)
- Cockpit courtesy lights
- Four hull port holes
- Two 12" aft cleats
- Sliding cabin entrance hatch
- Bifold cabin door
Fishing Equipment
- Rupp double-spreader outriggers
- Upper helm deck tackle center with three drawers & storage
- Two cold plate cockpit freezers
- Second cockpit station with four drawers, sink, and cutting board
- 13 rocket launchers (Tower)
- 11 gunwale rod holders
- Transom livewell
- Transom fish door
- Six-rocket launcher center cockpit pedestal
- Six rod storage racks under the cockpit gunwale
- Eight-rod storage (Salon)
- Six-rod storage below the salon sole
- Deep drop reel plugs (Port & Starboard cockpit)
- New macerator (Port cockpit fish box)
- Starboard cockpit fish box
- Underwater lights
- Fresh and Saltwater spigots
- Cockpit courtesy lights
Mechanical Equipment & Engine
- Bilge blower
- Three automatic bilge pumps
- Tower & center console controls
- Engine alarm
- Freshwater cooling system
- Overhead electric holding
- Thermal and acoustical isolation
- ZF transmission (1.769:1 ratio)
- Hydraulic engine hatch
- Quick-access engine room hatch
- Two new SMX engine displays (Lower Helm & Tower)
- Three Racor fuel filters
- Algae X fuel filter
- PSS dripless shaft seals
- Reverso oil changing system
- Tecma electric head system
- Two Cruise Air systems (Cabin & Helm Deck)
- Fireboy suppression system
- Teleflex hydraulic steering with tilt
- ZF clutch & throttle controls (Upper & Lower stations)
- Bennett trim tabs
- Blackwater level indicator
Additional Salesperson Comments
This clean vessel features low-hour 480HP Cummins engines. Highlights include a Marlin Tower with full controls, Garmin electronics, a large air-conditioned helm deck, and a spacious cockpit. The new generator ensures a cool, comfortable cabin even on the hottest offshore days. A fantastic fishing platform or dive boat!
Exclusions
Owner’s personal effects and salon artwork.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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