The Ericson 38 is a 37.67ft masthead sloop designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1979 and 1987.
125 units have been built.
The Ericson 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ericson 38 | ||
| Length | 37.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.84 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.66 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.68 | ||
| Capsize | 1.96 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 14850 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.40 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 709 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 406.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 302.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 16.25 ft | ||
| P | 43.25 ft | ||
| E | 14 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 80 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ericson Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Bruce King | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 125 |