Astraea

[Steve Wall]

Hello Everyone.

I ran into an Ericson 38 that I'm trying to gather a bit more info on. I'm purchasing, her as long as everything goes well. Her name is Astraea. Anyone heard of her or know her story?

Thanks.

 

[1911tex]

Where is she moored? Photos? Year mfg.? Sure hope it works out for you! Good Luck!!

 

[Christian Williams]

How lovely: "Astraea was the goddess of innocence in Greek mythology, daughter of the Titans Astraeus, god of dusk, and Eos, goddess of dawn. Her name meant "star-maiden" and she was on the earth alongside humans during the Golden Age of Man. "

 

[Steve Wall]

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[Steve Wall]

That's right, Christian.

Maybe she has a little bit of innocent pleasure left to give.

 

[Christian Williams]

Regarding boat model: I believe that is an "Ericson 381". The yacht under sail in the listing photos is apparently an "Ericson 38-200," the aft-head version (which has a small additional portlight on the cabin house). The other photos show a well maintained 381, with its open cabin layout and forward head. The "Ericson 38" was the initial design run, with a privacy structure enclosing the quarterberth and a split starboard salon seat.

Yeah, they're all generically "Ericson 38s" but the small differences in models are notable. I happen to much prefer the layout of the 381, and of course not because I own one, or because it might be a matter of taste, but simply because I like to head forward, never aft.

 

[Steve Wall]

Thanks. I was really wanting to know the differences. I looked at others, one with that nice rear cabin, but I think the larger galley will be nicer to have in the end. I expect to solo sail mostly so additional privacy will be nice but less useful.

That said, have there been threads on the different models that I can reference for my own edification?

 

[Christian Williams]

Comparisons of layouts is naturally subjective, but this thread tries to get some actual dimensions of various models including the 38s: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/actual-berth-size.7721/

For a look at the typical upgrades and maintenance issues of the E381 specifically, this blog may be of interest:

E381 - Table of Contents for Thelonious Blog

Thelonious II yacht blog Table of Contents Christian Williams

ericsonyachts.org

 

[1911tex]

Christian Williams said: "I happen to much prefer the layout of the 381, and of course not because I own one, or because it might be a matter of taste, but simply because I like to head forward, never aft."

And that is why they located it forward and called it the "head" going back hundreds of years....guess why?

 

[Steve Wall]

Very informative.

...and I thought I had consumed all of your offerings already.