1981 Ericson 38

.This 1981 Ericson 38 is a fresh water boat sailed summers on the Great Lakes. It is well equipped for both racing and cruising. It is stored indoors in northern Michigan during winter months. It has been impeccably maintained by the owners who have owned the boat for 28 years.The boat is located in Mackinaw City, MI.

Standing Rigging - Racing:
Forestay and Backstay replaced 2001
Navtec Hydraulic Backstay
Garhauer adjustable jib sheet blocks
Garhauer boom vang
ProFurl roller furling
Mast step on Keel
Rigged to sail from the cockpit
Folding prop.

Sails:
Fully Battened Main Sail - Mack Sails, good + condition
Furling Genoa- 150 – Mack Sails good + condition
Furling Working Jib- 110 – good + condition
Spinnaker- asymmetrical, with sock – good + condition
Extra Furling Genoa – 150 - fair condition.

Whisker pole:
Sail area: Total 709 sq. feet: Main sail 303 sq. feet, Head sail 406 sq. feet
Cockpit winches
6 Barient winches-self tailing, good + condition
Mast winches
2 Barient winches- not self tailing, good condition
Steering at helm with steering wheel.

Electrical Equipment:
Batteries
House Bank - (2) 12V 125 Ah LiFePO4 (250 useable Ah) 2023
Start Bank - (1) 12V 125 Ah LiFePO4 (125 useable Ah) 2023
Balmar 75A dual output alternator with external regulator
Xantrex Freedom 2,000 watt inverter/charger
Xantrex battery monitor
USB port for laptop chart plotter
Icom VHF radio
Handheld VHF
Courtesy lights
All LED lights.

Cruising:
Full cockpit enclosure, California style dodger
Screens on all ports and hatches
Swim platform and ladder
4 air circulation fans
Helm cover
Instruments cover
Pole mounted solar panel
Outboard motor lifting crane
Swim ladder
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit table
Magma propane grill.

Ground Tackle:
Anchor 1 Type- Delta 35 lbs. 5/16 chain 60 feet, line 150 feet- location anchor locker forward
Anchor 2 Type- Danforth 25 lbs. 15 feet 5/16 chain with 150 feet 5/8 Nylon rode- used once
Windlass - Electric Maxwell RC8 new 2014 with remote control.

Cabin:
Teak and holly sole replaced 2010 good+ condition
4 air circulation fans
Propane 2 burner stove with oven
Propane gas detection system
Refrigerator/freezer with holding plate
Second refrigerator
Double Basin Stainless Steel Sink
Fresh water and raw water system
Head/Shower with seat
Seaward 6-gallon water heater
Jabsco manual marine head
Single stainless steel sink.

Sleeping Accommodations:
Queen V-berth
Double and single in salon
Tight double quarter berth aft
Bedding included.

Navigation:
Nexus 3000 instruments
Nexus wind, depth, speed, etc.
Nexus autopilot servo for hydraulic autopilot
Garmin 478 GPS chart plotter
Icom VHF
Furuno Radar
Compass.

Safety:
Life jackets- 6 Coast Guard Approved
1 Harness
Jack lines
Horse shoe float
Type 4 throwable cushions
Strobe light
Flares
(4) Fire Extinguishers.

Entertainment:
JVC CD player/radio
Cabin speakers
Cockpit speakers.

Tankage:
Fresh Water Tank 1 X 80 Gal, 1 X 20 Gal (Aluminum)
Fuel Tank 1 X 60 Gal (Aluminum)
Holding Tank 1 X 23 Gal (Plastic).

Performance:
Cruising Speed 6kn
Max Speed 7.3kn
Range 400nm.
Propulsion:
Engine Make Universal
Engine Model 5432
Engine Year 1981
Total Power 32hp
Engine Hours 1800
Engine Type Inboard
Drive Type Direct Drive
Fuel Type Diesel
Propeller Type 3 Blade MaxProp Folding Prop
Propeller Material Bronze.

Specifications:
Length overall 37ft 8 in
Length waterline 30ft 6 in
Max draft 4ft 11 in
Beam 12ft
Cabin headroom 6.33ft
Displacement 14,000 lbs.