1988 Ronin 38 Convertible

1988 Ronin 38 Convertible Sportfish Turnkey Key Largo Charter Boat 

– Anglers Choice-

Anglers Choice is an actively operating Key Largo charter boat being offered as a turnkey fishing package with extensive offshore fishing equipment included. This is not a bare boat that will require months of outfitting before it can fish. Anglers Choice is currently working, fully equipped for South Florida and Florida Keys offshore fishing, and presently has approximately $10,000 in charter trips booked over the coming month. For an existing charter operator looking to add another boat, a captain wanting to establish an operation in the Keys, or someone looking for a heavily equipped private sportfisher, Anglers Choice offers a tremendous amount of equipment and capability in one package. 

A January 2026 accredited marine survey rated the vessel Above Average overall and placed her estimated market value at $156,800, with an estimated replacement value of approximately $950,000. Survey available to serious buyers. 

Interior & Accommodations 

Anglers Choice combines a serious fishing layout with an unusually comfortable interior for clients and overnight use. 

Forward queen berth 

Separate guest cabin with upper/lower berths

Enclosed head and separate enclosed shower

Salon with L-shaped settee/fold-out berth 

Two-zone Dometic reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat 

43-inch flat-screen TV 

Fusion marine stereo with JL Audio speakers 

Central vacuum 

Upright Norcold refrigerator/freezer

GE Profile microwave

Three-burner electric cooktop

Deep sink 

Keurig coffee maker

Cockpit

The large open cockpit is designed for serious fishing and charter use and features a gated billfish door

30A electric-reel outlets 

Twin Rupp single-spreader outriggers

Center-rigger base 

Numerous built-in rod holders 

Rocket launcher

Plumbed center cockpit livewell 

Magma composite bait-preparation table 

Cockpit prep sink 

Cockpit icebox

Bait freezer 

Ice machine 

Coolers 

Additional fish-handling equipment

Tower

Full tuna tower with second helm provide an excellent setup for trolling and sight fishing.

Electronics & Navigation

Dual Garmin GPSMAP 7610xsv 10-inch displays at the lower helm

Garmin GPSMAP 7608xsv display at the tower 

Garmin GMI 20 multifunction display 

Garmin GSD 25 sounder 

Airmar B164 thru-hull transducer 

Garmin GMR 1224xHD 48-inch open-array radar 

Simrad autopilot 

FLIR night-vision camera 

Icom IC-M605 VHF with CommandMic 

Standard Horizon Matrix VHF     

Three onboard cameras viewable through the MFDs 

Garmin/NMEA 2000 Network 

Lighting

Underwater RGBW lighting

Rigid LED cockpit lights

Lumitec LED light bars

Ground Tackle & Additional Equipment 

Equipped with a Lone Star Marine GX-5 drum windlass

35-lb Lewmar plow anchor

25 feet of chain and approximately 400 feet of anchor rode. 

Dock lines, fenders, binoculars and additional equipment for an actively operated offshore vessel. 

Engines and Transmissions

Twin 2015 Caterpillar C8.7 diesels producing 650 HP each (1,300 HP total) Both engines were described by the surveyor as being in above-average external condition at the time of inspection.

 ZF 305-3A transmissions. Mini Command Controls both at Flybridge and Tower engine synchronization/electronic trolling capability

January 2026 survey hours: Port: approximately 3,043 hours Starboard: approximately 3,040 hours 

Mechanical and Generator

10.5 kW Phasor diesel generator

Reverso oil-change system

Maretron fuel/water monitoring

Bennett AutoTrim Pro

Extras

A major part of this offering is the extensive fishing gear including rods, reels, electric reels, kite equipment, terminal tackle, lead/line and stainless gaffs  and upper/lower helm canvas covers. 

Additional Information

Details regarding the charter operation, upcoming bookings and any business assets available with the transaction can be discussed with qualified buyers. 

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.