Recent content by Guinness38

Tyler, thanks for this link. Our boat is the older version. I think we have exactly 17" of height to work with, but I'm going to go back and double check the locker again to see if there is any room in the lid. Steel can be painted regularly! If we can find a height and width to work we will be...

We have made the jump from CNG to a new Force 10 propane stove. However, our stumbling block appears to be finding propane tanks that can fit the molded lockers in the stern locker of our Ericson 38. It appears we should be able to use a 10 lb. aluminum tank (though with supply-chain issues...

We had the same issue when we bought our boat last year. It was nearly impossible to get the sail up. Our system is set up like yours with lines leading to the cockpit. We invested in the Tides slide track and love it. It was a total game changer. Before, only Mike could raise the main. Now...

Thanks for your details. We are in the same situation with zero CNG available within 3 hours of Charleston. Looks like this conversion is on our list... Great info! Leigh & Mike Cladakis 1982 Ericson 38 "Guinness"

Thank you so much for the link and the info. It was really helpful. I'm going to take a pic of our mast and slot.

It's like we are unraveling a mystery on each and every boat dating back as far as ours do! I'm going to take a pic of our mast slot and post it today.

Hi All, we purchased a 1982 Ericson 38' sloop in November of last year. We are loving her...and loving this site! We are working with a local rigger to update the track and car system on our main. The rigger is asking us if the mast is made by Kenyon. It is original to the boat. Does anyone...

Hi there - we live in Mt. Pleasant and just bought a 1982 38' Ericson in December. Call or text if you want to connect. We are loving our new baby! Would like to meet some other Ericson aficionados! Leigh 843-509-2955.