1990 Phoenix 38 Sports Cruiser

History

Phoenix Marine was established in 1977 where it soon earned a reputation for innovation. The founders background was with Bertram yachts and this heavily influenced their designs for the Phoenix line. Hit by recession and luxury tax the company closed in 1994, but was resurrected about 10 years ago by former Bertram CEO Carl Herndon as the Phoenix Yacht Corporation.this venture eventually was merged with Jupiter marine also run by Herndon.

The Phoenix was designed by Jim Wynne and Fred Hudson as a fast convertible sports fisherman with sleeping for six and superb fishing accommodations.  she has an 18 degree pronounced convex section deep-V with prop pockets and an 18 inch keel.

“See Ya” was originally a Florida boat brought to the Pacific Northwest in 2008 by ship transport.  The current owners purchased her in 2015, but an expanding cadre of grand kids are forcing them to a larger craft.

Accomodation

Forward is the master cabin featuring a large double island bed, with hanging lockers and storage on both sides as well as large drawer at the foot of the bed. Air conditioning and sound systems are wired in, though the current owners never used the a/c.

To starboard is the private access to the large head which features a scalloped basin and toilet, and a separate stand up shower with seating and a privacy curtain.

Opposite the head is the VIP guest cabin which feature two wide bunks, hanging locker and small vanity area.

The main salon is large and bright. Forward leads down to the cabins and features some beautiful carved woodwork and a wine rack just above the companionway. To starboard there is the music entertainment system and a very comfortable couch. Behind this are multiple storage cupboards. To port there is the food preparation area which features what must be one of the longest counter tops you will ever see on just about any boat! Below this is a freezer and a brand new fridge which has never been used. There is also a large sink and three burner stove. At the back of the cabin on this side is a small recess very nice with a glass cabinet, and the electrical panel is housed in another cabinet upon which the Toshiba TV stands to face the couch.

There are two large hatches to get access to the top of each engine and another hatch with a ladder leading down to the engine room.

Foredeck

• 1 1/4″ sturdy aluminum pulpit with welded stanchions rails extend aft almost to the cockpit.
• Convenient hand railing leading into the cockpit.
• Fender holders
• HD electric windlass
• 40 lb. Danforth anchor which fits snugly into the bowsprit
• Self tailing electric windlass with foot switched and remote control from helm
• 190 ft. 5/16 galvanized chain
• Two good sized foredeck cleats

Topsides

“Sea Ya” is obviously a very substantially built machine as can be witnessed by the heavy grade guard rails and robust fittings throughout. The electric windlass feeds out a substantial amount of 5/16″ chain attached to a Danforth tucked neatly under the bowsprit..

Generous walkarounds lead back to the vast cockpit where there is a large freezer on one side and a fish cleaning station on the other.   In the center of the cockpit is a live bait well as well as two fish boxes on either side. There is a large hatch allowing access to the Kohler generator which has ~2390 hours on it. There are also two access hatches to the exhaust and steering systems and another giving access to the back of the twin Detroits.

The owners have used this yacht primarily as a comfortable cruiser to explore and enjoy the BC waters as opposed to fishing on it. However at its core this boat is a true blue ocean fishing machine.

Aloft is the helm which has fully enclosing canvas. From the two helm seats vision is excellent in all directions and just ahead is wide cushioned couch for guests to enjoy the ride. Around the helm are several generations of navigation equipment which are used as back up for the more modern variants.

Engines

• Twin Detroit diesel inboards
• Model 6-71 TlB
• Combined 970 hp
• Direct drive
• 440 gallon fuel capacity in 2 aluminium tanks
• Good access to engine from large hatches in salon sole or from an access hatch in the cockpit.
• Electric oil change pump for easy oil change from either engine.

Electrical

• Kohler 8kW genset in lazarette (2392 hours)
• Six house batteries (replaced 2018)
• Two starting batteries (replaced 2020)
• Four 30A shore power connectors
• Raritan 10A battery charger
• Magnum 3100W continuous inverter

Equipment

• Lowrance Gen2  HDS7 chartplotter and sounder
• Portable VHF radio
• Horizon DS35 sounder
• Furuno GP-1850DF sounder
• Furuno 24 mile radar
• Robertson AP200 auto pilot
• Two spreader lights facing cockpit
• Kenwood stereo

Safety

• Three Rule HD bilge pumps with float switches
• 1998 13′ Boston Whaler ClassicSport w 2008 40hp Honda 4S
• Tender is equipped with manual Scotty downrigger

Domestic

• New Marvel 24″ fridge (2015)
• “Sub-zero” freezer (non-operational)
• Princess 3 burner electric stove
• Cockpit chest freezer
• Marine propane BBQ (2019)
• Raritan 12 gal. water heater
• Air System reverse a/c/heater with two compressors
• Jabsco macerator

Additional Information

• Extensive upgrades have been recently completed on both hull and machinery
• Please call broker for a complete maintenance record and list of upgrades

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