Bobalu - Rampage FOR SALE

The 2004 Rampage 38 Express, Bobalu, is a genuine bluewater performer, purpose-built for adventure and efficiency. Twin low-hour 480HP Cummins diesels deliver brisk cruise speeds and steadfast dependability, turning runs to the grounds into quick, confident passages. A new 8 kW Onan generator powers every onboard amenity with ease, keeping comfort seamless on longer outings. With her broad beam, modified-V hull, and 19° transom deadrise, Bobalu tracks clean and rides dry, offering poised stability that appeals to both dedicated anglers and refined weekend voyagers.

Step aboard to a thoughtfully finished interior with a generous forward stateroom, a fully outfitted galley, and a welcoming salon wrapped by a U-shaped lounge. The climate-controlled helm deck and expansive cockpit invite relaxation and focused pursuit alike, featuring refreshed electronics, a Marlin tower, a tackle center, a transom livewell, and multiple insulated fish boxes. Whether hunting pelagics offshore or unwinding on a coastal escape, Bobalu is turnkey—an Express Sportfish, offshore sportfishing yacht, and express cruiser in one, engineered to elevate every moment on the water.

Notable upgrades

Thoughtfully modernized to outperform and impress, this Express Fisherman benefits from a new 8kW Onan generator commissioned in 2024, a new port fish box macerator added the same year, and fresh cockpit comforts including new cushions and new coaming pads from 2023. Control and visibility were elevated with new upper-station clutch controls in 2024 and four new engine displays serving both upper and lower helms in 2023. Underpinning it all is a fully cored hull with a wide beam and a 19-degree transom deadrise that delivers a confident, soft ride offshore.

Accommodations, furnishings & layout

Forward, an inviting master sleeping area opens to the salon and centers on an offset double berth with storage beneath, reading lights, a large mirror, a deck hatch, a hanging locker, and a bench seat; the suite is supported by an enclosed head with a stall shower and an electric toilet. Dockside, this beautiful Express Fisherman looks ready for a bluewater dash, its raised bow and flowing lines crowned by a gleaming Marlin Tower with golden rocket launchers. Boarding is effortless via a wide cockpit gunwale with built‑in steps, while divers and swimmers will savor the large swim platform and walkthrough transom gate. The cockpit is fish‑focused and guest‑friendly, with a large tackle station featuring a sink, dedicated storage, a cutting board, and two freezer boxes; aft, a generous live well, two in‑deck fish boxes, and outlets for deep‑drop reels stand ready for the strike. The forward deck is easily reached along wide side decks guarded by tall stainless handrails, and the bow is equipped with a Maxwell windlass, three Bomar deck hatches, and a non‑skid sole. Two steps up from the cockpit, the lower helm deck places a ladder‑back captain’s chair before a central console with full instrumentation, electronics, and mechanical controls, delivering an unobstructed 360° view; above, the Marlin Tower sharpens the hunt with a Garmin chart plotter, autopilot, VHF radio, and a long bench seat. The cherry wood cabin, accessed by a bi‑fold door and sliding overhead hatch, combines a white vinyl overhead with a teak & holly sole for timeless warmth. To starboard, the galley provides a refrigerator with ice trays, a Princess stove, a microwave oven, two portholes, and ample storage; to port, the salon invites with a large U‑shaped leather settee and pedestal table framed by cherry cabinets. Forward to port, the enclosed head adds a deck hatch, mirror, and storage cabinets to its stall shower and electric toilet, ensuring day‑long comfort offshore.

Galley & laundry

Purpose‑built for effortless provisioning and easy entertaining, the starboard galley features a pressure water system with convenient dockside service feeding a stainless steel sink set into sleek Corian countertops. Cooking is handled by a two‑burner Princess stove and a Magic Chef microwave, while cold storage comes via a Tundra refrigerator with an ice tray. A Seaward water heater ensures hot water on demand, a safety‑protected GFCI outlet adds peace of mind, and abundant stowage—four cabinets, two drawers, a liquor bottle holder, and three overhead cabinets—keeps every culinary essential shipshape.

Electronics & navigation equipment

Command and situational awareness are comprehensive and redundant. At the lower station, a Garmin GPS Map XSV with a 14" display integrates chartplotter, radar, and bottom sounder, complemented by a Furuno NavNet 10" chartplotter, an Icom M502 VHF radio, and a Simrad AP20 autopilot. Entertainment and helm audio are managed by a Fusion stereo remote feeding two JL 10" stereo speakers and a 12" subwoofer, while a Ritchie 4" compass provides classic bearing backup; two additional cockpit stereo speakers extend sound aft. Up in the tower, a Standard Horizon VHF radio pairs with a Garmin 10" chartplotter repeater, a Robertson autopilot repeater, and a Ritchie 4" compass for precise control aloft. Connectivity arrives via a Starlink satellite receiver, and belowdecks the salon enjoys an 18" Sylvox flatscreen TV and a Fusion MS‑AV600 stereo, with two JL speakers serving the forward cabin. Safety is enhanced by an ACR Mini EPIRB, and a Furuno radar antenna crowns the hardtop for confident navigation in all conditions.

Electrical system

Engineered for reliable offshore autonomy, the yacht carries a 12V/110V electrical system anchored by a new 8kW Onan generator installed in 2024. Shore services connect via a 50 Amp shore power cord managed by a Glendenning Cablemaster, while a 12V outlet at the lower helm adds convenient power on watch. Energy storage and distribution are robust with three 8‑D batteries housed in three battery boxes with a battery isolator, a ProNautic 12‑40P battery charger, three battery switches, and a clearly labeled AC/DC distribution panel with AC/DC volt and amp gauges. Underwater lights add an elegant glow after dark.

Deck equipment

Purpose‑built for offshore action and elegant cruising, the deck plan begins with a Marlin tower under a hardtop, complete with tower spreader lights, a bench seat with backrest, and a center console that repeats engine, steering, and electronics displays. The lower helm sits beneath a hardtop with a four‑side enclosure and clear chart locker, flanked by port and starboard battery switch compartments; at the helm, a lower center console presents full mechanical and electronic displays before a ladder‑back captain’s chair with footrest, mirrored starboard by a ladder‑back helm chair with built‑in footrest and two storage cabinets below. Convenience touches abound: two aft helm deck cupholders, two lower helm cup holders, hardtop overhead lights, and a hardtop red helm light, plus an L‑shaped bench seat with storage to port. Movement fore and aft is effortless along stainless steel bow and side‑deck handrails, past a fiberglass pulpit and a Maxwell windlass handling a 15’ stainless anchor chain and 200’ rode for a Bruce anchor guided by a stainless roller. The bow is secured by three 12" bow cleats, two anchor storage deck lockers, and three Bomar deck hatches, while the hardtop is vented by two Bomar hatches; the forward deck features a non‑skid surface, with two 12" midship cleats amidships. Visibility and protection are ensured by a swept‑aft windshield with an electric center vent, three windshield wipers, a removable windshield sun screen, and twin electric horns. Aft, the cockpit welcomes guests with a swim platform and pull‑out ladder, fresh and saltwater cockpit spigots, and a city water inlet. Comfort upgrades include three new cockpit cushions over the ice box and prep station and a new cockpit coaming pad, while built‑in cockpit boarding steps with storage to port and starboard simplify access. Evening ambience comes from cockpit courtesy lights, and practicalities include four hull portholes, two 12" aft cleats, a sliding cabin entrance hatch, and a bifold cabin door.

Fishing equipment

A tournament‑capable spread begins with Rupp double‑spreader outriggers and a tower crowned by thirteen rocket launchers, backed by eleven gunwale rod holders and a six‑rocket‑launcher center cockpit pedestal. The upper helm deck tackle center offers three drawers and open storage, while the cockpit doubles down with two cold‑plate freezers and a second prep station featuring four drawers, a sink, and a cutting board. Live bait and big fish are handled by a transom livewell and a transom fish door, with six rod storage racks tucked beneath the cockpit gunwale, eight‑rod storage in the salon, and six‑rod storage below the salon sole. Power for the deep is ready at the port and starboard deep‑drop reel plugs; fish preservation is streamlined by a new macerator on the port cockpit fish box and a matching starboard cockpit fish box. Rounding it out are underwater lights, fresh and saltwater spigots, and cockpit courtesy lights for after‑hours action.

Mechanical equipment & engine

Mechanically sorted for confident passages, the boat is equipped with a bilge blower and three automatic bilge pumps, with tower and center console controls offering fingertip command. An engine alarm, freshwater cooling system, and thermal and acoustical isolation safeguard reliability, while a ZF transmission with a 1.769:1 ratio turns power into smooth thrust. Access is excellent via a hydraulic engine hatch and a quick‑access engine room hatch. Monitoring is crisp with two new SMX engine displays at the lower helm and in the tower, and fuel polishing and protection come from three Racor fuel filters and an Algae X fuel filter. Drivelines are optimized with PSS dripless shaft seals, and upkeep is simplified by a Reverso oil changing system. Hotel systems include a Tecma electric head system and two Cruise Air units serving the cabin and helm deck, while a Fireboy suppression system, Teleflex hydraulic steering with tilt, ZF clutch and throttle controls at both upper and lower stations, Bennett trim tabs, and a blackwater level indicator round out a seamanlike specification. Added utility includes an overhead electric holding arrangement for clean, simple service.

Additional salesperson comments

This clean, low‑hour package is powered by 480HP Cummins engines and distinguished by a Marlin Tower with full controls, Garmin electronics, a generously sized air‑conditioned helm deck, and a sprawling cockpit designed for action. The new generator keeps the cabin cool and quiet even on the hottest offshore days. A fantastic fishing platform or dive boat, equally ready for family cruising and tournament runs.

Exclusions

Owner’s personal effects and salon artwork are excluded from the sale.

Disclaimer

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.