Ericson 38
Description
The Ericson 38 is a premium fiberglass sailboat designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts in Irvine, California, from 1980 to 1987, with approximately 300 units produced. Evolving from the Ericson 9.1 Meter, it features a fin keel (deep or shoal options), spade rudder, raked stem, and reverse transom, blending performance with luxurious accommodations for blue water cruising and competitive racing. Powered by diesel inboards (typically Universal 32–40 hp or Yanmar), it offers wheel steering and a tall rig option for enhanced speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.670 ft |
| LWL | 30.500 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 14000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.930 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.25 ft |
| p | 43.25 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 16.25 ft | 43.25 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.25 ft - (13183 mm) |
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.72 ft - (13631 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.99 ft - (13713 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 312 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.06 ft - (12820 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.58 ft - (6578 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.43 ft - (11104 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.69 ft - (5697 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 393.03 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
| Foot | 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
| Leech | 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 95.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.46 ft - (4712 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.89 ° |
| Area | * 374.81 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.95 ft - (15225 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.29 ft - (8013 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.94 ft - (14307 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.38 ft - (7431 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 608.89 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Foot | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Leech | 45.5 ft - (13868 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.31 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.8 ft - (6949 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.88 ° |
| Area | * 558.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 51 ft - (15545 mm) |
| Foot | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1052 ft² |
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