2026 Wellcraft 38 Explorer

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2026 Wellcraft 38 Explorer

The Wellcraft 38 Explorer is a serious offshore center console built for those who demand more from every mile on the water. At nearly 39 feet with a 10'9" beam, it delivers the space and stability to handle open water with confidence. Up to 1,050 HP, 264 gallons of fuel, and 4 berths with a private cabin make overnighting a genuine option. Standard features include bow thruster, electric trim tabs, hot/cold cockpit shower, ceramic cooktop, electric roof hatches, and a windlass with chain counter.

Dimensions:

LOA: 38'10" (11.8 m)

Beam: 10'9" (3.3 m)

Draft: 33" (84 cm)

Air Draft: N/A — Open Center Console

Weight: 16,131 lbs (light w/ 3x350hp)

Hull Type: Deep-V Fiberglass

Deadrise Aft: Not Published

Tankage:

Fuel: 264 gal (999 L)

Water: 42 gal (159 L)

Holding: Not Published

Engines:

Make: Mercury

Model: V8 XL / V10 XL (options available)

Engine Type: 4-Stroke Outboard

Drive Type: Outboard w/ Joystick

Fuel: Gasoline

HP: Up to 1,050 HP (3x350)

Hrs: New — N/A

Standard Features:

Mercury 3x300 HP V8 XL Cold Fusion White w/ Joystick

All White Hull / Jet Black Stripe

Wheelhouse/Bow Cabin Upholstery - Dolce Ivory/Mocca (Leatherette)

Stainless Steel Cockpit Arch w/ Fender Storage

Bow Thruster

Aft Cockpit Shower Hot/Cold

Fresh Water from Shore Connection

Exterior Cockpit Lights + Cabin Ambient Lights

Pre-Wiring Microwave 110V

Ceramic Cooktop 110V

Electric Trim Tabs

Cabin TV Pre Installation

Defogger

Electric Roof Hatches

Anchor Washdown

Windlass w/ Chain Counter and Remote at Helm

Available Options:

Power: Mercury 3x350 HP V10 XL w/ Joystick

Power: Mercury 2x350 HP V10 w/ Joystick

Power: Yamaha 3x300 HP V6 w/ HELMMASTER

Power: Mercury 2x350 HP V10 XL

Power: Mercury 3x350 HP V10 XL (no joystick)

Interior Upholstery: Magin Ivory (Woven Fabric)

Aft Cockpit Galley Version - Including 2 Cupholders w/ Storage and Sink

Aft Cockpit Bench with 3 Seats - Iceberg/Carbon or Honey

Roof Racks

Rocket Launcher (4 Rod Holders on Wheelhouse Roof)

Aft Sun Shade

Bow Sun Shade

Bow Platform w/ Ladder

Removable Ladder for Side Gates

Bow Sun Deck and Bench Upholstery - Honey or Iceberg/Carbon (with cover)

Aft Cockpit Enclosure - Graphite

Aft Cockpit Enclosure for Aft Cockpit Galley - Graphite

GRP Table for Bow Cockpit

Foldable Aft Cockpit Wood Table

Bathing Ladder for Side Terraces/Gates

Garmin Radar Dome Fantom 18X

Garmin Radar Open Array Fantom 54

VHF Garmin 315 + Handset GHS 11

Garmin AIS 800 Transreceiver

Auto-Flush System for Mercury V8/Yamaha V6 Engines

Auto-Flush System for Mercury V10 Engines

Anchoring Kit (Stainless Steel Anchor w/ Galvanized Chain)

Mooring Kit (4 Lines, 6 Fenders w/ Black Fender Socks)

2 RGB Lumishore Underwater Lights

LED Lightbar

Deck Searchlight

LED Lightbar Lumishore (Front of Wheelhouse Roof)

Pop-up Lights in Bow Cockpit

Cushions to Convert Wheelhouse Dinette to Double Berth

Wheelhouse Stools - Dolce Ivory/Mocca or Magin Ivory

Wheelhouse Blinds

Mosquito Screens for Hatches

Seagrass Infinity Cockpit Flooring

IroDeck in Aft Cockpit and Swimming Platforms

IroDeck in Bow Cockpit and Gangway

Kenyon Cockpit Grill 115V (Requires Aft Cockpit Galley)

Air Conditioning 115V on Genset and Shorepower

Webasto Heating w/ Genset Option

Webasto Heating w/ 13 US Gal Diesel Tank

Genset 6.4 KVA 115V 60HZ

Grey Water Reservoir 120L

TV Antenna

TV Pre-Rig 32" Wheelhouse 110V on 300W Inverter

Victron Lithium Battery Pack — 600AH

Additional Victron Lithium Battery Pack — 1000AH

Victron Inverter Charger 12V-110V 5KVA

SeaKeeper 3 (Requires Lithium Battery Pack & Inverter)

Variable Bow Thruster for Mercury or Yamaha Joystick

Snap-in Carpet in Cabins/Wheelhouse

Available Packages:

Electronic Pack: 1x Garmin GPSMAP 9017 XSV w/ GT15 Transducer and Engine Display

Electronic Pack Upgrade: 2x Garmin GPSMAP 8416 XSV w/ GT15 Transducer

Audio Pack: Fusion Apollo WB670, JL Audio M200 Amplifier, 5-Zone Speakers + Subwoofer

Upgraded Audio Pack: Fusion Apollo WB670, JL Audio M700 Amplifier, 5-Zone Speakers + Subwoofer

Adventure Fishing Pack: Baitwell, Roof Racks, Rocket Launcher, Salt Water Washdown, LED Lightbar, AIRMAR B60 Transducer