38 H&H Marine 1997 Boat for Sale

38' H&H Marine 1997

1997 H&H Marine 38’ Downeast Sportfish – 17’ 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 17’ 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 17’ 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.

17’ 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.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Oakdale Yacht Sales.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.