Actually I’ve been in contact with the owner via email of that boat in Solomons and we were suppose to look at it today but....he won’t tell me where the boat is docked and seems reluctant to show it. ????? Sent him several emails but no responses any longer so we’re giving up on him. Got that “red flag” feeling about it. There will be other opportunities to see an E-38 for sure. I actually would prefer to get aboard a 38 that isn’t for sale an talk with the owner. Still too happy with our 32 but we keep on looking for fun and maybe future ownership. Heading out this morning to be on the boat and take her out for a few days to who knows where on the bay this week.
UPDATE: Just before we left our house in PA to go to our boat in Annapolis I received an email from the owner of the boat in Solomons apologizing about not returning my emails. Turns out he’s been doing a motorcycle rode trip. But he did give me permission to go aboard, notified the marina of my arrival and gave me the combination to the lock.
MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE E38 (Not this particular boat): I’ve never been aboard a E38 before. Having owned our E32-3 (1987) for over 12 years I first noticed that the E38 is a bit bigger. Duh! I know but it didn’t seem as big as I expected. Compared to my E32 the galley is much larger, the beam is noticeably bigger below deck, there is a real aft cabin with door and bunk that can sleep two good friends and the V birth is wider. Also there is the separate shower which is nice. Truly a great boat a little bigger and a little nicer then my E32, but it didn’t “wow” my wife and I. We liked it but it just doesn’t feel like getting that little bit bigger/better is worth the many steps involved to moving to a E38. Especially since we do like our current boat very much and it’s setup just about where we want it. Does this preclude us looking at larger boats, including E38s? Definitely not but this experience didn’t motivate me like I thought it might.
ABOUT THE BOAT WE SAW: The Solomons boat is in good shape, especially the new cabin teak and holly deck. All screwed down and that’s something I want to to on my E32. There are things on the boat that just didn’t meet my idea of the correct way of doing things. These are “after market” modifications and repairs but this is not a critique but more of an observation. I won’t list them here because they are mostly personal preferences and we all have our own ways of doing things. If you’re looking for an E38 then this one is definitely a possibility and I would recommend seeing it. FYI: The owner lives in Colorado.