2004 Rampage 38 Express
$179,000
Boat in Key West, FL 33040 US
Built in 2004
38 Express
2 Engines (2x Cummins)
38 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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!
Owner’s personal effects and salon artwork.
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/26 | Price decreased | $179,000(-8.2%) |
| 2/23/26 | Price increased | $195,000(+18.2%) |
| 4/2/25 | Initial price | $165,000 |
2004 Rampage 38 Express Video Tours
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Overview
The Rampage 38 Express, a classic among offshore fishing vessels, retains its iconic lines in the 2004 model while incorporating thoughtful updates to enhance comfort and functionality. Designed with serious sport fishing in mind, the 38 Express balances rugged fishability with refined interior and helm modifications based on extensive customer feedback and research.
Exterior Design and Bridge
The 38 Express features a spacious and well-organized helm area that accommodates four people facing forward, providing comfort and stability even in rough seas. The helm dashboard allows for flush-mounted electronics and tilts backward to facilitate easy installation and maintenance. The cockpit is designed with the dedicated fisherman in mind, offering an unobstructed, expansive working space capable of handling multiple fish simultaneously. Integrated into the transom is a 55-gallon livewell for ample bait storage, complemented by two large flush-mounted fish boxes in the sole, each equipped with macerator pumps for efficient cleaning. Forward in the cockpit, a sink with tackle storage adds convenience. Engine access is simplified by a switch-operated lifting cockpit sole, revealing a meticulously arranged engine room housing twin 480 horsepower Cummins 480 C engines. The aluminum tower, constructed to minimize weight and roll, includes a secondary control station elevated for superior visibility when spotting fish schools. A wide walkway provides easy access to the bow, which, like the cockpit, offers generous working space.
Interior Living Spaces
The 2004 redesign extends below deck where the salon has been updated to enhance comfort and usability. The dining area features wraparound booth seating oriented toward an entertainment center, creating a cozy retreat. The former berth area accommodates four overnight guests comfortably, with privacy curtains and individual reading lights. The vessel also includes a stand-up shower enclosed by a wraparound plexiglass door, adding to the onboard amenities.
Power and Performance
Measuring 39 feet 6 inches in length with a beam of 13 feet 9 inches and a draft of 42 inches, the 38 Express exhibits excellent handling characteristics. The hull features a 19-degree dead rise at the transom, contributing to its agility and smooth ride. During testing, the boat demonstrated nimble maneuverability through swells and tight turns. Close-quarter control is enhanced by a 'slow boat mode' that governs RPM for precise, slow-speed operation without abrupt movements. The electronic ZF controls, while initially exhibiting slight hesitation, operate smoothly once accustomed. Performance testing revealed a top speed of 37.7 miles per hour at 2680 RPM and an optimal cruising speed of 20.7 miles per hour at 1750 RPM. With a fuel capacity of 400 gallons, the 38 Express offers an estimated range of 466 miles, depending on conditions.
Conclusion
The Rampage 38 Express is a robust offshore fishing vessel that combines classic styling with modern enhancements to meet the demands of serious anglers. Its thoughtful design, from the spacious helm and functional cockpit to the comfortable interior and reliable powertrain, ensures confident and stylish passage to fishing grounds. The 2004 updates successfully blend fishability with creature comforts, making the 38 Express a versatile and capable sport fishing platform.
Overview from around the web 2004 Rampage 38 Express
Customers praise the 2004 Rampage 38 Express for its robust build quality and versatile design, making it an excellent choice for both fishing and cruising
Many highlight the spacious cockpit and comfortable cabin accommodations, noting the boat’s well-thought-out layout that enhances onboard comfort. The powerful engine options provide reliable performance and smooth handling in various sea conditions. Users also appreciate the ample storage space and quality finishes throughout the vessel. Overall, the Rampage 38 Express is recognized for combining functionality with style, appealing to boating enthusiasts seeking a dependable and enjoyable experience on the water.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2004 Rampage 38 Express offers a blend of performance, comfort, and fishing capability, making it a popular choice among sportfishing enthusiasts. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Spacious Layout: The 38 Express features a roomy cockpit and well-designed interior, providing ample space for both fishing and entertaining.
Solid Construction: Known for its durable build quality, the Rampage 38 Express handles rough seas with confidence and stability.
Efficient Performance: Powered by reliable engines, it delivers good speed and fuel efficiency for its size.
Comfortable Accommodations: The cabin includes comfortable sleeping quarters, a functional galley, and an enclosed head, making extended trips more enjoyable.
Fishing Features: Equipped with rod holders, live wells, and plenty of storage, it caters well to serious anglers.
Cons
Aging Electronics: Being a 2004 model, the original electronics may be outdated and could require upgrades to modern navigation and fish-finding systems.
Maintenance Costs: As with many older sportfishing boats, upkeep and maintenance can be more frequent and potentially costly.
Limited Crew Quarters: While comfortable, the sleeping accommodations may be somewhat tight for larger groups or extended cruising.
Fuel Capacity: Depending on usage, the fuel capacity might limit longer offshore runs without refueling.
Made For
The 2004 Rampage 38 Express is designed for anglers and boating enthusiasts who seek a versatile, high-performance sportfishing boat. Ideal for those who enjoy offshore and inshore fishing, it offers a spacious cockpit, comfortable accommodations, and reliable handling, making it perfect for long days on the water with family or friends. Whether you're targeting trophy fish or cruising coastal waters, this boat combines functionality and comfort to meet the needs of serious fishermen and recreational boaters alike.
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Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc. is one of America's oldest and most respected suppliers of Power and Custom Motor Yachts. We specialize in the brokerage of quality Luxury Motor Yachts, Sport Fisherman, Express Cruisers, and Trawlers. Incorporated in 1959, Atlantic Yacht & Ship is committed to providing unparalleled product knowledge and meticulous attention to all your boating needs. We are pleased to offer over 55 years of vast experience, referral clients and testimonials that speak for our dedication and level of customer commitment.
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