Ericson 38 weight

[e38 owner]

Although the specs say the 1981 ericson 38 displacement is 14,900 does anyone now what they actually weigh. I need to hire a crane and need the correct tonnage. :confused:

[Morgan Stinemetz]

Weight and displacement are identical. Same thing.
Morgan Stinemetz

[erobitaille]

e38,

When we pulled my boat in Feb. for a purchase survey she tipped the scale at 21,000 lbs (crane scales are typicaly +/- 1 to 2 k). Magic, now Allegria, is equiped for long range cruising. She has over 400' of chain 3 anchors, extra tanks, water maker, radar, wind vane, solar panels, wind generator, a whole bunch of extra parts, etc. etc.

As you can see the weigth adds up quickly.

[Seth]

IIRC from our splash tests at the factory, they came in between 15,000 and 16,200, with most closer to 16-ish. Typically production boats end up 5-10 percent heavier than the design spec. BUT, this was COMPLETELY empty-no water, fuel, gear, interior cushions, etc. I think the rig was in the boat when did this, but I can't recall to say with conviction.
I would tell your lift operator to plan on at least 18K if the boat is typically equipped.

Good luck!
S