The Ericson 38-200 is one of those vessels that will always turn up in far flung cruising grounds which are not easily reached. They enjoy a reputation for toughness and yet have an uncanny turn of speed, especially for a cruising boat designed for the 80's. None of these attributes come as a surprise to their owners who tend to cherish these fine boats.
This particular one, ARETE, encountered the typical Ericson owner, full of enthusiasm and knowledge, not to only keep her in excellent shape, but progressively go through her older systems and refit them as needed, while simultaneously refreshing her interior.
ARETE, is the winged keel version of this boat, which allows her to get into most areas boats of her size would struggle to do. Additionally with the unique internal tri axial grid structure these boats where built with, make this boat stiff enough to carry ample canvas and withstand a beating when sailing in difficult weather.
ARETE is currently afloat for a short while longer, prior to being hauled for winter storage. Kindly contact the broker for further information and to schedule a viewing.Notable upgrades and service history.2004
- Rudder dropped for inspection, bearings replaced. 2012
- Keel removed for bolt inspection, re-bedded & refitted. 2013
- Deck handrails, re-bedded. 2013
- Forward Lewmar hatch and main cabin fixed portlights, re-bedded. 2014
- Transom, dinghy davits installed. 2014
- Inflatable dinghy, with Tohatsu 4stroke outboard, purchased. 2014
- Sound deadening material in engine box, replaced. 2014
- Memory foam mattresses fitted to forward V berth and aft cabin. 2014
- Stern mounted mooring cleats, replaced. 2015
- iSeries Tank Monitor installed on fresh and black water tanks. 2015
- Electric, fresh water head installed. 2015
- Black water hoses, replaced. 2015
- Engine, heat exchanger, replaced. 2015
- Glazing in opening portlights, replaced. 2015
- Trojan, 3 x deep cycle 340 Ah house batteries, installed. 2015
- Re-varnishing of interior commences. 2015
- Cockpit cushions, replaced. 2016
- Exhaust elbow, wet muffler replaced and diameter increase of all system. 2016
- Rub rails, entire hull, replaced. 2016
- Xantrex Inverter/Charger, installed. 2016
- Standing rigging, replaced. 2017
- Mast collar, re-bedded. 2017
- Mast rewired and installation of masthead VHF. 2017
- Garmin wind instrumentation, installed. 2017
- Raymarine autopilot, installed. 2018
- Solar panel 300W, with Victron Energy Bluetooth controller, installed. 2018
- Frigoboat, 12V refrigeration system, installed. 2018
- Trojan, deep cycle 340 Ah reserve battery, installed. 2018
- Fusion stereo w/Bluetooth, installed. 2019
- Raymarine radar, installed. 2021
- Garmin chart-plotter, integrated, w/Seaview Helm chassis, installed. 2021
- Deck shower installed. 2021
- Macerator pump, replaced. 2021
- Running rigging, replaced. 2021
- Siren Marine, remote monitoring system installed. 2019, 2022
- Fresh water pump, domestic, replaced. 2022
- Boot top stripe, repainted. 2022
InteriorThe Ericson 38 has a typical layout for this generation of yachts, with a spacious double V berth forward, with a surprising amount of storage and a privacy door.
There is another private cabin in the port quarter, with slightly less volume but a slightly wider double bunk. Midships, one will find a spacious salon with U shaped seating to port and fore/aft seating to s'brd, both of which may be used as bunks. 6 persons may easily be accommodated for short periods.
The galley lies to port, just forward of the companion way. This has more than adequate work top space, double drain sink, gas stove with oven and a deep ice box type refrigerator.
Opposite the galley, to st'brd is the navigation space, with a good sized chart table, switches and circuit breakers which are easily reached and sufficient storage in the way of drawers and pigeon holes for charts.
Aft of the chart table, one will find the head, with a separate enclosed shower. Of note is the head is electrically operated and is fresh water supplied from the more than adequate tankage.
Overall, the interior shows ample volume and lends itself for comfortable lounging when moored or even on passage. The ample natural light and air, entering through the numerous opening hatches and portlights will easily keep at bay any feeling of being cooped up in a boat.
It is also refreshing to see attention being paid to the natural teak finish inside which shows little use at all.DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
