38 CH Marine 2000 Boat for Sale

Dark 'n Stormy Boat | 38' CH Marine 2000

The CH Marine 38' Runabout (2000) is a striking soft‑top express cruiser that blends classic yacht styling with serious offshore capability. With its black hull, rich varnished brightwork, and clean runabout lines, she presents an elegant, purposeful profile whether at rest or underway.

DARK 'n STORMY is extremely well maintained.  She has been treated to the full skills of the Hinckley company in Maine for years.  She is currently stored in doors.  She was run and tested this year, though she has had very little use over the last few years.

The 38 Runabout is a joy to travel in!  She has a wonderful ride through the waves and can maintain higher speeds in rougher conditions than most Downeast styled yachts.

I personally was on board the boat during a trip from Newport, RI to Mamaroneck, NY.  We had nice smooth water and little wind.  The entire trip lasted just round 3.5 hours.  Hard to beat that time with a car!  It was a magical trip!

Exterior and styling

• Soft‑top express layout offers open‑air cruising with clean sightlines and an uncluttered deck.

• Black hull paired with beautiful varnish on trim and rails creates a timeless, high‑contrast aesthetic that highlights the boat’s craftsmanship.

• The runabout silhouette emphasizes a long, sweeping sheer and a confident bow, giving the 38‑footer a sporty yet substantial presence.

2000 Shelter Island 38 “Dark n Stormy”

Specifications

• LOA: 38'
• BEAM, MAX: 10'
• DRAFT, MAX: 2' - 3"
• DISPLACEMENT: 11,800 LBS
• FUEL CAPACITY: 200 GAL
• WATER CAPACITY: 39 GAL
• DESIGNED BY: ZURN YACHT DESIGN

Electronics

• Simrad NSS12 GPS/Chart Plotter (2 units)
• Simrad AP 22 autopilot (recently replaced)
• VHF radio
• Radar
• FLIR 324 XP night vision camera linked to Simrad screens
• Sonic Hub Stereo AM/FM/iphone/USB with Fusion MS-WR600 remote
• 12 volt cigarette lighter outlet
• Trim tab actuators and indicators
• Flat screen TV
• Min-air horn

Mechanical

Twin Yanmar diesel engines provide robust, fuel‑efficient power and reliable long‑range cruising, with the torque and durability expected of modern marine diesels.  The boat was originally built with gas engines and the diesels were installed by the factory in Shelter Island for the previous owner.

• Yanmar diesels, Twin Yanmar 6LPA-STZP2 engines  (315 HP)
• 463 hours on port engine, 439 on starboard engine.
• Mercruiser Bravo Three drives, twin counter-rotating propellers
• Power assisted steering
• Electronic shifter controls
• 200 gallon USCG approved aluminum fuel tank, epoxy coated
• 6 gallon hot water heater
• 39 gallon polyethylene water tank
• Holding tank recently replaced
• Pressuriized domestic water 
• Bilge pump
• Vacuflush toilet with 15 gal. holding tank, waste pump-out fitting on deck
• Shower sump with automatic pump
• Electric trim tabs
• Electric lift for engine hatch
• Fireboy automatic extinguisher in engine compartment
• Additional fire extinguishers in the head and galley
• Marine Air 12K shore side air conditioner
• Cockpit fan
• Cabin heater (engine driven)
• Vetus bow thruster

Electrical

• Heart Freedom 20 Inverter with control panel
• 30 amp shore power service, 50 ft. shore power cord
• AC outlets (GFCI) in galley and head
• Two 4D gelcell batteries
• Battery disconnects
• Emergency battery parallel switch
• All wiring tinned copper, marine grade to ABYC standards
• Cockpit courtesy lights
• Heavy duty self parking windshield wipers
• Concealed 12V horn
• USCG approved navigation lights
• Ritchie compass
• Interior lighting consists of 3 reading lamps, 2 dome lights & a shaded light in the head

Hull

• Awl-gripped in Black
• Vinylester resin used throughout laminate
• Kevlar/E glass hybrid composite using SCRIMP method
• Vacuum bagged
• Core omitted around all through hull fittings

 Deck

• Gelcoat with anti-slip surfaces
• Vinylester resin
• E glass composite fabrics
• Core omitted around deck hardware
• 8 deck cleats, polished stainless steel
• Six custom chocks, polished stainless steel
• Anchor locker with overboard drain, Fortress FX 16 anchor with ½” nylon rode & chain
• Bow search light
• Four opening portholes, custom Lewmar
• Overhead hatch on cabin top, 
• Overboard deck drains
• Teak flagstaffs bow & stern with chrome sockets, American flag
• Swim platform
• Swim ladder
• Varnished flag mast for mounting equipment such as FLIR, etc.
• Custom anchor bow sprit with Lewmar windlass
  

Cockpit

Up forward in the cockpit, Stidd shock‑mitigating seats deliver exceptional comfort and support, reducing fatigue on longer passages and in choppy conditions.

The helm is arranged for clear visibility and intuitive control, suiting both spirited days on the water and serious coastal passages.

• Opening deck hatch with gas spring lifts, gasketed with overboard drain
• Stidd helm and passenger seats
• Chart locker with binocular rack by helm chair
• Functional dash with ample room for electronics
• Cockpit courtesy lights
• Glovebox
• Teak cockpit sole
• Navy Top (new 2016)
• Back cover (new 2016)
• Side Curtains (new 2016)
• Varnished teak flat of dash
• Varnished teak electronics console
• Varnished cockpit table
• Varnished boathook with integral storage
• Varnished teak handrails for sides of windshield
• Folding cockpit steps
• Cockpit shower
• Drink holders
• Chart locker with varnished top and binocular rack
• Teak rimmed steering wheel
• Inboard facing bench seats
• U shaped aft cockpit seating
• Bench seats (2) behind helm and passenger seats, with fold up tables for drinks/meals
• Hi/lo cockpit table pedestal with filler cushion for table when down

Cabin

Belowdecks accommodation

A V‑berth forward creates a comfortable private cabin, ideal for overnighting or weekend cruising.

A full head and functional galley below make the 38' Runabout a genuine short trip live‑aboard capable cruiser, not just a dayboat.

The interior layout balances practicality with the same attention to detail seen outside, with varnished joinery complementing the exterior brightwork.  She has charm of a classic with the speed of a modern yacht.

• FRP/Decolite composite bulkheads and cabinets with teak trim
• Forward V berth with foam cushions and V berth filler
• Varnished teak batten hull ceiling panels
• Generous galley worktop with stainless sink, hot & cold pressure water.  Galley face has two doors, a large drawer and a drop front compartment
• Refrigerator, dual voltage
• Built in microwave
• Varnished teak countertop in head
• Hanging locker with bar
• Bureau with upper book locker, two drawers and a drop front locker
• Head with Vacuflush toilet, stainless sink, hot and cold pressure water with handheld shower, mirror and opening port
• Teak and white striped varnished cabin sole
• V groove paneled overhead
• Solar vent for head

Miscellaneous equipment

• EPIRB beacon mounted in cockpit
• Life Sling
• Dock lines
• fenders 
• Dinghy davit system
• AB Lamina dinghy

Built in 2000, DARK 'n STORMY occupies a sweet spot: large enough for limited cruising , yet nimble enough for confident handling.  The combination of a classic runabout aesthetic, diesel reliability, and thoughtful accommodations makes her an elegant choice for owners who value both style and substance on the water.

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Kevin Dailey Yacht Brokerage.

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.