1988 Phoenix 38 For Sale

Located in Treasure Island (Tampa Bay), Florida, this 38-foot used Phoenix is a sport fishing yacht that needs work to be finished. The engines do run well, but currently, the steering is inoperative and the boat would need to be towed away. It is important potential buyers understand this.

Phoenix boats are known for producing ideal offshore fishing boats for sports anglers. Designed with a solid fiberglass hull with a full-length liner and a wide beam, it is a stable boat that is designed to fish. This 38 Sportfish has plenty of space for all your tackle boxes, fishing poles, and other fishing gear. Powered by twin 485 hp Detroit Diesel 6-71TIB engines with relatively low hours for its age.

This is a fishing boat that when new had a luxury yacht feel. It features a spacious layout with great entertaining & living space and a big stateroom with considerable storage space. It is spacious enough to use as a liveaboard.

In the salon, you will notice the wide beam and the amount of natural light there is thanks to all-around windows and a sliding glass door. The engine compartment hatches are in the floor of the salon. Down the steps and you will find the galley to port and the head starboard.

The head can be accessed from the hallway and from the stateroom. It includes a full-standing shower, sink, and electric flush head. The stateroom is spacious and includes a surprising amount of closet and storage space.

The flybridge is surprisingly roomy with two pedestal seats behind the helm station and bench seating around the console. The half tower is fitted with a canvas top that fully covers the flybridge area.

The seller recognizes this Phoenix 38 needs work to be finished and should be categorized as a complete project being sold where is, as is. Currently, the steering is inoperative and potential buyers need to understand that it likely will need to be towed from its current location. Sadly, the previous owner has passed away and the boat is being sold is by a family member. He was a life-long boater that had a variety of boats, but this one he loved. He knew the quality and value of this boat and was so looking forward to restoring this handsome vessel.

There is a box of manuals, receipts, and his research available. It was stated to us that the engines were rebuilt in the 2004-2005 timeframe and new turbos were added around 2018-2019 but this should be checked by the new owner.