1981 Ericson 38 Sl

ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today! Add Bottom Paint and This One Is Ready To Go! Air Conditioned! Step aboard this well-equipped 1981 Ericson 38 and experience as Bruce King are gem, a true cruiser-racer that delivers comfort, speed, and enduring style in one finely balanced package. This particular vessel is in good condition and ready to sail. At just under 38 feet in length with a 12-foot beam and a 60" shoal-draft keel, she offers a stable yet responsive ride, ideal for everything from weekend getaways to spirited club racing. Her graceful lines and strong fiberglass hull are complemented by a masthead sloop rig with aluminum spar and stainless standing rigging, giving her both the look and function of a capable offshore boat. Below deck, the Ericson 38 offers a spacious and intelligently designed interior that makes extended cruising a pleasure. Forward is a private V-berth cabin with good storage and ventilation. Just aft to port is a large head with marine toilet, sink, and shower, easily accessible both underway and at anchor. The main salon features a warm and welcoming layout with a U-shaped dinette to starboard that converts into a double berth, and a long settee to port that can also serve as a single berth. The salon is well-lit and ventilated, with classic teak joinery and soft cabin lighting creating a cozy atmosphere. The galley is aft to starboard and fully equipped for serious cruising, featuring a gimbaled propane stove and oven, refrigeration, stainless steel sink, and generous storage in lockers and drawers. Opposite the galley, to port, is a dedicated nav station with seating, chart table, and space for instruments and communication equipment. A large quarter berth extends aft from the nav station. With amenities including air conditioning, a watermaker, and 555 watts of solar power, this Ericson is comfortable as well as capable. On deck, the cockpit is spacious and protected, with a sturdy dodger and bimini for comfort in all conditions. wheel steering provides excellent feedback under sail, while the deck layout ensures all lines are within easy reach for single-handed or short-handed sailing. The boat is equipped with an inboard Universal model 5432 32HP diesel engine, which has been maintained. This Ericson 38 has been lovingly cared for and regularly sailed. The hull is solid, the standing rigging was new in 2021, and the sails (mainsail, and furling jib) were new in 2018. Additional features include a VHF radio, radar, multifunction display, GPS-chartplotter, and autopilot. The dinghy will be included as part of the purchase, but the dinghy engine is NOT available. If you're looking for a performance-oriented cruising sailboat with a classic pedigree and a layout that supports both comfort and capability, this Ericson 38 deserves your attention. Sail away on a boat that still turns heads. This Ericson 38 is ready for her next adventure. While we will always atte