Greetings and Happy New Year,
I'm interested in a 1980 E38, a gorgeous boat with all the right care, upgrades, and more. The boat has the 4'11" keel that was apparently standard in that generation. I've read the boat is "tender" in that it heels more than one with a full keel. I also understand that a typical shoal draft doesn't point as well. I'm willing to adapt to these realities, as the trade-offs seem fair in relation to our intended use of the boat (coastal cruising). I've searched the forum for info on the shoal draft 38, but haven't found discussion addressing these issues. I'm interested in the experiences of any owners of the early-80s E38 shoal draft.
I'm interested in a 1980 E38, a gorgeous boat with all the right care, upgrades, and more. The boat has the 4'11" keel that was apparently standard in that generation. I've read the boat is "tender" in that it heels more than one with a full keel. I also understand that a typical shoal draft doesn't point as well. I'm willing to adapt to these realities, as the trade-offs seem fair in relation to our intended use of the boat (coastal cruising). I've searched the forum for info on the shoal draft 38, but haven't found discussion addressing these issues. I'm interested in the experiences of any owners of the early-80s E38 shoal draft.
- What degree to weather is the closest you can point?
- How stable is steerage in 25-35 kits under proper reefing?
- Does the boat rock 'n roll on the hook more than others the same size?