Blackfin 38 Sports Fisher


New listing !!!! Blackfin 38 Express Low hour with a lot of options. $249,000.00
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Looking for a game boat that will handle more than most. This 1997 Blackfin 38 Express ticks a lot of boxes.
This is one of the most versatile vessels you will find on the market. Shaft drive reliability with massive interior space while having a reputation of one of the best seakeeping hulls available on the market. The Black fin is a very large 38 foot boat which is extremely well laid out with more deck space than some 45 footers. Wrangler has been well maintained with a lot of recent upgrades. It is powered by rebuild Detroit 671s 485 hp done only 564 hours which give this 38 a max speed around 30 knots with a 22-24 knot cruise. Other recent replacements and options are New 2025 Westerbeke genset ( 7.6kva) done only 1 hrs, 2 x rebuilt turbos 2025, New bed mattress, Antifoul just done in July 25, New Victron 60 amp charger, full engine service incv new air filters and detail,
4 x electric reel outlets and 4 x new Exploding Evo 360 deg Rod holders, Newer Clears and Rear covers in full breezeaway covers, 6 x aqualuma lights, Rear Ice chipper ( kill tank ) U Line Ice maker, Dripless shaft seals, New skeg bearings, Garmin Electronics inc 1 x 12 xsv and 1 x 7015 with Radar and 2 kw transducer, Stainless SAV drum winch. This is a lot of boat for the $ with options normally only found on much larger vessels.
The well renowned Raymond Hunt designed hull has a legendary reputation for its incredible sea keeping ability. This a true blue water cruiser. Blackfin are famous for their solid construction and this hull was designed to safely get you home in the roughest of weather while the others are still tied to the dock. The deep V reverse chine 26 deg dead rise design lifts on to the plane nicely and has the strength and weight to flatten the roughest of seas. These will go where the others won't and do it comfortably. Options inc 2 Air conditioners 1 in Saloon and 1 in cockpit, Alloy mini tower with Rupps Riggers and center rigger, indate 8 person life raft 02/23, Timber game chair, Large live bait tank, deck wash, Large kill tank with ice chipper keep your catch fresh, Large drinks fridge/ freezer, Separate 300L plus icebox/ storage, U line Ice maker plus full sized galley fridge, Newer Led lights throughout inc side docking lights, 6 x blue aqualuma Led underwater lights, ZF electronic throttles with extra controls in the cockpit, Victron 60 Amp battery charger. Engine room camera.
This well fitted out classic well known gameboat has travelled the East Coast and has many records to its name.

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Region
Queensland
Location
Gold Coast QLD
Reference
Blackfin38RH
Usage
Cruising, In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing
Launch Year
1997
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
KMA38536L697
Rego
YD876Q
Rego Expiry
26/11/2025
Designer
Raymond Hunt
Builder
Blackfin USA
Length
38' 11" - 11.86m
Beam
4.45m
Draft
1.2m
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Detroit
Engine
Rebuild Detroit 671s 485 hp done only 564 hours ZF electronic controls with extra controls in cockpit,
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
485
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
516
2nd Engine Hrs
564
Max Speed
30 knots
Cruise Speed
22 knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive new skeg bearings 2023
Genset
Westerbeke 7.9 kva new 2025 done 1
Fuel
2000L
Water
472
Accommodation
Large open Cockpit with large back deck, open saloon with dinette, galley, double bed with new mattress separate
toilet and shower.
Cabins
Open saloon with dinette, galley, double bed separate toilet and shower
Berths
2 with new mattress Plus convertible lounge
Galley
Open Galley to Port with Full size Vertifrigo DP2600L fridge freezer, Lg microwave, Baumatic 2
burner elec stove,
Refrigeration
Full size Vertifrigo DP2600L fridge freezer in galley, Insulated drinks fridge freeze in cockpit (
new fridge unit) Eskimo Ice chipper in rear fish box, U line Ice maker in cockpit.
Freezer
Full size Vertifrigo DP2600L fridge freezer in galley, Insulated drinks fridge freeze in cockpit (
Stove
2 x Baumatic elec burner in galley
Hotwater System
Yes 240v
Shower
Enclosed good sized shower with seat
Toilet
Vacuflush
Entertainment
Linsar TV plus stereo
Air Conditioning
2 x Marine Air 1 x Saloon and 1 in cockpit
Covers
Newer clears, rear breezeaway, front and side breezeways ( that go over clears) sounder, winch
and raft covers,
Ground Tackle
New stainless SAV drum winch with Manson Extreme anchor, stainless chain and rope kit,
Safety Gear
Offshore Safety gear inc new 8 person life raft new 02/2023
Bilge Pumps
4 x Auto Johnson pumps
Life Raft
8 Person new 02/2023
Epirb
Mt400
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Yes Fireboy ( out of date )
Electrics
15 amp shore power, Victron 60 amp battery charger (new 25), 6 x Aqualuma blue LED lights, Hella Led
deck and side lights, I comm M323G VHF Radio Sea322 HF Radio, ZF Electronic throttles, extra throttles in cockpit, 4 x electric reel outlets,
Engine room camera with monitor screen,
Electronics
Garmin 7015 Sounder/ GPS/ radar, Garmin XSV 12 screen on dash, Garmin 7012 on tower,
Garmin 24 nm Radar 2 kw transducer, Raymarine Auto pilot
Deck Gear
Live bait tank, Deck wash, Large full width kill tank with Eskimo Ice chipper, Polished Game
chair, Alloy mini tower, Rupps Outriggers with center rigger, Transom door with ladder. Antifoul, detail and engine servicing just been done,
Remarks
Looking for a game boat that will handle more than most. This 1997 Blackfin 38 Express ticks a lot of boxes.
This is one of the most versatile vessels you will find on the market. Shaft drive reliability with massive interior space while having a reputation of one of the best seakeeping hulls available on the market. The Black fin is a very large 38 foot boat which is extremely well laid out with more deck space than some 45 footers. Wrangler has been well maintained with a lot of recent upgrades. It is powered by rebuild Detroit 671s 485 hp done only 564 hours which give this 38 a max speed around 30 knots with a 22-24 knot cruise. Other recent replacements and options are New 2025 Westerbeke genset ( 7.6kva) done only 1 hrs, 2 x rebuilt turbos 2025, New bed mattress, Antifoul just done in July 25, New Victron 60 amp charger, full engine service incv new air filters and detail,


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Gold Coast
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