Description
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.
Serious inquiries only. Contact for additional photos, service records, and showing details.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $149,900
- Year
- 1990
- Make
- Henriques
- Model
- 38 El Bravo
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Sports Fishing Boats, Saltwater Fishing
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Niantic, CTApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 38 ft (11.6 m)
- Beam
- 13.83 ft (4.22 m)
- Draft
- 13.83 ft (4.22 m)
- Bridge Clearance
- 23 ft (7.01 m)
- Dry Weight
- 28,000 lb (12,701 kg)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 23 kn
- Max Speed
- 30 kn
- Range
- 300 nm
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 900 hp
- Total Hours
- 5,484 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engine 1 (Port)
- CATERPILLAR C7 · 450 hp · 2,740 hrs · 2017 · Inboard · Direct · 4 Blade, Other
- Engine 2 (Starboard)
- CATERPILLAR C7 · 450 hp · 2,744 hrs · 2017 · Inboard · Direct · 4 Blade, Other
Tankage
- Fuel
- 415 gal (1,571 L)
- Fresh Water
- 60 gal (227 L)
- Holding
- 20 gal (76 L)
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 1
- Heads
- 1
- Max Passengers
- 8
Photos (36)
Similar yachts for sale
2021 Boston Whaler 380 Outrage$569,000 · Miami, FL
2005 Tiara Yachts 3800 Open$280,000 · Lecherías, Venezuela
2013 Cruisers Yachts 380 ExpressLife Of Leisure II$219,000 · Miami, FL
2010 Tiara Yachts 3500 Sovran LE$230,000 · Coral Gables, FL
2005 Meridian 368 Motoryacht$139,000 · Aventura, FL
2006 Riviera 33 FlybridgeLast Call$130,000 · Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Browse all yachts for sale · More Henriques yachts for sale · Call +1 305-854-6020
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.


































