- Cruising Speed: 23 kn
- Maximum Speed: 30 kn
- Beam: 13' 10''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 13' 10''
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 415|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 60|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 20|gallon
- Max Passengers: 8
- Cabins: 1
- Heads: 1
1990 Henriques 38 El Bravo – Heavily Updated, Tournament-Proven Canyon Runner
This 1990 Henriques 38 El Bravo is a true offshore workhorse that has been meticulously upgraded and is ready to fish hard right now. Built on the legendary heavy-weather hull shared with the 38 Sportfisherman, she delivers the rock-solid ride, massive 140-square-foot cockpit, and two enormous insulated in-deck fish boxes that Henriques boats are famous for. With newer power, modern electronics, and recent systems overhauls throughout, this boat needs absolutely nothing.
Power & Mechanical
• Brand-new 2017 Caterpillar C7 engines installed in 2021
• Port turbo replaced this year
• Onan 7.5 kW generator – brand new three years ago
• 1¾-inch shafts with 4-blade Nibral props
• Spare set of props included
• New bilge pumps and new batteries
• Full service records available
Electronics & Safety (Fully Redundant)
• Four Raymarine MFD displays + one Garmin
• Dual radar systems (Garmin and Raymarine)
• Garmin transducer + Raymarine 1 kW medium-wide Airmar transducer
• Three VHF radios
• AIS
• ClearNight night-vision camera
• Starlink satellite antenna with Wi-Fi
• 6-person liferaft
Comfort & Updates
• Cockpit and bridge air conditioning/heat – new last year
• New refrigerator and electric toilet (this year)
• New canvas and Eisenglass (2024)
• New AquaTraction flooring currently being installed in the cabin
• Stereo system
• Spotlight
• Underwater lights
• Lumitec spreader lights (front and rear)
Fishing Features
• 140 sq ft cockpit with two enormous insulated deck fish boxes
• 130 lb-class Murray Brothers fighting chair
• Three transom plugs for fuel transfer and electric reels
• Proven tournament winner and fish-raiser
Bottom was barrier-coated in 2022 and bottom-painted in 2026. This is a turn-key, heavily updated Henriques that has been maintained to a high standard and is ready for immediate canyon or tournament use. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own one of the most capable 38-foot express boats on the market with modern power and electronics.
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Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Off The Hook 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.
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