1997 H&H Marine 38

1997 H&H Marine 38' Downeast Sportfish - 14 10"' Beam Widebody

Osmond Beal Design • Wet Keel • Refit Deck • Efficient Diesel • Built to Fish

This is a serious offshore Downeast-not a marina queen, not a project. Designed by renowned Maine builder Osmond Beal and built by H&H Marine, this 38' platform delivers the kind of ride, efficiency, and fishability that experienced Northeast boaters respect.

With a massive 14' 10" beam, a wet keel hull, and key upgrades where they matter, this boat is built to fish hard, run efficiently, and handle real-world conditions.

Important note: While the Hull ID reflects a 1997 model year, the boat was not completed and delivered until mid-1998, effectively making it a later-build vessel compared to others of the same vintage.

To replace this boat today? You're easily $650,000+ into a new build-and that's before dialing in the details this one already has.

⚓ Performance & Drivetrain

• 425HP Cummins marine diesel engine
• Twin Disc 2.54:1 gears - rebuilt ~300 hours ago
• Engine hours: ~5,544 total

Real-world numbers:

• Cruises ~15 knots @ 1900 RPM (fully loaded)
• Burns approx. 1 gallon per mile
• 350 gallons of fuel (twin tanks) = excellent offshore range

Efficient, predictable, and built for long runs.

⚓ Wet Keel Hull - Built for the Northeast

A defining feature of this boat is its wet keel design:

• Running gear is protected within the keel
• Excellent tracking and directional stability
• Added confidence in shallow water and offshore seas
• Proven configuration used in commercial and charter applications

This is a function-first hull, built to perform-not just sit at the dock.

Fishing-First Layout

• 3' x 3' x 8' insulated tuna hold
• Massive cockpit thanks to the 14' 10" beam
• Stable platform for trolling, chunking, or bottom fishing
• Clean, open working space for a full crew

This boat is set up to produce, not just cruise.

Major Upgrade - Deck & Drainage System

One of the most valuable upgrades on the boat:

• New deck & gelcoat ~4 years ago
• Cambered deck design engineered to shed water outward
• Water drains cleanly to the outer edges and exits via scuppers

What that means:

• No standing water in the cockpit
• Safer footing offshore
• Faster, easier washdowns
• Drainage design typically seen on higher-end/custom builds

A functional upgrade, not just cosmetic-and experienced buyers will immediately recognize the value.

14' 10" Beam - Why It Matters

• Exceptional stability at rest and underway
• Huge usable cockpit space
• More room than many 40+ foot boats
• Confidence in sloppy offshore conditions

The H&H Difference

H&H Marine builds boats for the Northeast-heavy, capable, and honest.

• Proven Downeast hull form
• Straightforward, serviceable systems
• Built to run when others stay tied up

Ideal Buyer

• Offshore anglers who prioritize function, range, and fishability
• Buyers who understand diesel efficiency and real-world operating cost
• Anyone looking for a wide, stable platform without new-build pricing

Available at Oakdale Yacht - Connetquot River, NY

Minutes to Fire Island Inlet and the open ocean.

Final Thought

Wide. Protected. Proven.

If you understand what a wet keel, Osmond Beal-designed H&H represents-you already know how rare this opportunity is.