1987 Ericson 38-200 For Sale

Drewm3i · Aug 11, 2019

For Sale: 1987 Ericson 38-200 Cruising Sailboat,

Designed by Bruce King as a Performance Cruiser

The boat has just undergone an extensive refit, but change in life plans force sale. You can either buy a similar classic boat and spend months and tens of thousands of dollars in a boatyard as we did, buy a newer but inferior boat for a lot more money, or buy this cruise-ready classic. I have receipts, pictures, and invoices for the work that has been completed!

In action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8MWZDecNZw

Refit 2018-19 Highlights

- Standing Rigging Replaced
  - Port intermediate and cap shroud chainplates also replaced; have custom Garhauer u-bolts to replace the rest
  - Headstay chainplate removed, inspected, and bolts replaced with new
  - Backstay chainplate removed, inspected, and re-bedded
  - Mast painted with polyurethane paint while on the ground
- All New Electronics in 2019!
  - Brand New CPT Autopilot steers the vessel with ease in any sea
  - Brand New B&G wind speed, direction, and depth instruments with Triton T41 displays, thru-hull transducer, and wireless ws320 wind transducer, installed on a nmea2000 circuit protected by TVSS.
  - Brand New Garmin HD+ 18” Radar and 942xs touchscreen GPS/Chartplotter/Fishfinder combo, which integrate with the ship’s nmea2k network
    - Secured to brand-new seaview radar mount riveted to mast
  - Brand New Garmin 210 VHF Radio w/ AIS and nmea2k, protected by TVSS device and coaxial gas-block surge protector
- Full Bottom Job, with existing blisters repaired properly utilizing biaxial fiberglass cloth and West System Epoxy
  - Afterwards, faired with 404, sanded smooth, and painted
  - Painted with Petit multi-season ablative paint
  - Shaft anode changed
- Manual anchor windlass added, ground tackle overhauled
  - Anchor locker pan was beefed up with plywood coring coated with fiberglass and epoxy
    - Plywood reinforcement added to deck flange where pan is screwed down into
    - Result is pan is so strong now that multiple can stand in it!
    - Foam insulation also added underneath pan to insulate front cabin
  - 55’ of 5/16” galvanized chain spliced to 200’ of 3/4” three strand nylon rode to work with windlass and 35 lb. Bruce Anchor
    - Anchor chain is now stored below the pan where it drops freely into an integrated chain locker, accessible from the front v-berth
  - All penetrations through pan and flange were drilled out and filled with epoxy and then sealed with butyl tape
- 3-blade Bronze Propeller reworked, balanced, and polished by General Propeller in Sarasota, FL
  - Increased speed under power by over 1kt!
- Engine Serviced
  - Oil and filter changed
  - Fuel filter changed
  - Impeller changed
- 1500W Pro Mariner True Power Plus Inverter Added
  - Installed to 3x 100aH AGM batteries
  - Fused properly and installed with properly gauged wire
- 3x 100w Renogy Solar Panels added along with 20 amp charge controller
  - Installation uses oversized wire and is fused for safety
  - Panels are secured to stainless steel dinghy davits with stainless steel fasteners and custom-built frame
    - Davits were through bolted to hull and beefed up to hold the panels and a heavier dinghy and outboard
- Running Rigging renewed where needed and otherwise in very good condition
  - New main halyard
  - New reef 1 line
  - New reef 2 line
  - New dyneema topping lift
- Lifelines in good order
  - Two replaced due to hairline cracks in swages, others had been replaced prior
- Sails inspected and repaired where necessary by a reputable sail loft and deemed to be in exceptional condition
  - Include fully-battened mainsail, 135 Genoa, and asymmetrical spinnaker
  - Genoa UV strip just resewed
- Brand new LED foredeck, bow, and stern lights installed
  - All cabin fixtures fitted with LED bulbs
- Outside and inside continually cleaned and polished
- All opening ports resealed with new weather stripping
- Custom shower sump built and new pump added
- Brand new curtains sewn and fitted

Also includes for full asking price:

2003 Avon Ultra-Light 3.10M Hypalon Fiberglass Rib

with 2017 Mercury Four Stroke 9.9hp outboard!

In action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR6zPEeHX_k

Full Equipment List
- Mechanical
  - Yanmar 35 hp diesel engine
  - Shaft drive
- Rig and Sails
  - 10 1x19 316 stainless steel stays
  - Fully-Battened Mainsail
  - 135 Genoa
  - Assymetrical Spinnaker
  - Two Mylar racing head sails (170 and 150)
  - All sheets and lines lead aft
- Hull and Deck
  - Hull structure is provided by Ericson Yachts Tri-Axial Force Grid, a fully molded fiberglass grid that is tabbed to the hull with fiberglass cloth
    - Bulkheads and furniture are also tabbed to the hull and structural grid
  - Lead fin keel bolted to hull with 13 1” stainless steel bolts
  - Hull/Deck joint is fiberglassed together on the inside
  - Deck structure is 100% solid with no rot or delamination!
  - Three dorade cowls provide passive ventilation
  - Sale includes winter cover
- Tankage
  - 75 gallons of water
  - 59 gallons of diesel
  - 25 gallon holding tank
- Lighting
  - All LED cabin lighting
  - Brand new masthead light, LED steaming light, LED foredeck light, and LED navigation light
- Galley
  - 3 burner CNG range with oven
  - Salt water foot pump
  - Fresh water foot pump
  - Dual stainless steel sinks
  - Top-loading 12v Aldour Barbour fridge/freezer combo that has been upgraded
  - Pressurized hot/cold water
- Head
  - Jabsco electric head
  - Separate shower stall with hot/cold water
  - Shower sump pumped overboard
  - Manual overboard discharge for holding tank
- Plumbing
  - All fittings below water line double clamped
  - Forespar Marelon thru-fittings used throughout in lieu of corrosive metallic ones
  - Hoses and hose clamps in good order
  - 2 electric bilge pumps
  - 1 manual bilge pump
- Cabin
  - spacious aft cabin with shelf, closet, and book case
  - Front v berth with dual closets, drawers, shelves, and storage compartments
  - Large saloon with removable filler cushion that converts into berth
    - Optional folding table attachment to increase dining capacity
  - Cabin built with with genuine teak veneer plywood with solid teak doors, handles, and accents unlike newer boats
    - Cabin lined with teak planks
  - Vinyl headliner unzips to provide access to wiring and deck hardware
  - Ten opening ports and two opening hatches provide plenty of ventilation
    - Four large glass portlights provide plenty of light
- Electrical
  - 30 amp shorepower
    - An abundance of outlets throughout
    - Xantrex 40 amp battery charger
    - hot water heater, powered by 110 or the engine
  - 3x 105 aH AGM Battery bank with dual switches
    - Provide plenty of power for many lights and three cabin fans at anchor
    - 1500w Pro Mariner True Power Plus inverter
    - 3x 100w each= 300w total, Renogy solar panels and 20 amp GUI charge controller
- Electronics
  - Garmin 942 XS Chartplotter/GPS
  - Garmin HD+ 18” closed array radar
  - CPT Autopilot
  - Garmin 210 VHF Radio with AIS receiver
  - 2x B&G Triton T41 displays with thru-hull temp and depth transducer
  - B&G WS 320 Wind transducer
- Cockpit
  - Cockpit drained by four large scuppers
  - Vinyl cockpit cushions
  - Life sling MOB flotation device
  - Stainless steel outboard crane
  - Stainless steel dinghy davits bolted to rail and hull
    - Cross brace also through bolted to individual davit arms
  - Four step swim ladder with teak pads
  - Two large lazarette lockers
  - Emergency tiller
  - Teak folding cockpit table with four drink holders
- Canvas
  - Sunbrella dodger with isinglass windows
  - Bimini top that can connect to dodger
  - Helm cover
  - Mainsail cover
  - Full winter cover made of Sunbrella
  - Cockpit cushions
- Ground Tackle
  - Manual Windlass
  - 33lb. Bruce anchor
    - 55’ 5/16” galvanized chain spliced to 200’ of 3/4” 3 stranded nylon rode
  - 25 lb. Danforth stern anchor with 10’ of vinyl coated chain and nylon rode
- Extras
  - Many spare lines, sheets
  - Fenders included
  - ACR beacon light
    - Flares and flare gun
  - Bosun’s chair
  - Spare engine filters, belts, impellers, and other parts

Asking $69,995.00 with dinghy included.
Located in South Florida.

Drewm3i · Aug 11, 2019

1987 Ericson 38-200 For Sale - Images

Drewm3i · Oct 22, 2019

Still for sale, may even consider partial trade for a smaller Ericson in similar condition along the East Coast, US.

Drewm3i · Oct 28, 2019

Reduced to $64,995.00

rbonilla · Nov 10, 2019

good day...can you e mail me a pdf survey done within the last 12 months ? thanx...Richard / Colorado

Drewm3i · Nov 11, 2019

I sent a PM.

rbonilla · Nov 12, 2019

thank you ++

rbonilla · Apr 1, 2020

sold ++

lpd · Oct 15, 2020

Hi-
Is your E38-200 still for sale?

Thanks
-Louis

rbonilla · Oct 22, 2020

lpd said:
Hi-
Is your E38-200 still for sale?

Thanks
-Louis

I don't have a 38 for sale, just a 32 and 28 on trailer , and 22' boston whaler revenge ++ cheers....Richard

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