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$45K

1983 Ericson 381

Cruiser-Racer·
Seabrook, Texas
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$45K
USD · Asking Price
38 ft
Length
1983
Year
Cruiser-Racer
Type
Seabrook, Texas
Location

About This Vessel

This 1983 Ericson 381, measures 38 ft, and is located in Seabrook, Texas, powered by Universal 5432 / M-40 32.00HP.

Designed by legend Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts, the Ericson 381 strikes the perfect balance between spirited racer-cruiser performance and comfortable bluewater capability. Built with Ericson's signature Tri-Axial Grid system, this solid fiberglass hull offers outstanding structural integrity and a stiff, dry ride in heavy chop.Whether you're planning extended offshore passages or weekend coastal escapes, the 381 delivers smooth tracking, responsive handling, and impressive speed on all points of sail.Comfortable Live-Aboard InteriorBelow decks, rich mahogany and teak joinery create a warm, inviting cabin with 6' 4" standing headroom throughout:Forward V-Berth: Private master cabin with hanging locker, vanity storage, and overhead hatch.Aft Quarter Berth: Double berth tucked starboard with dedicated storage.Galley: U-shaped layout featuring a double stainless steel sink, propane stove with oven, and a large refrigerated icebox.Salon: Opposing settees with a lowering drop leaf table, seating up to 6 comfortably.Nav Station: Full chart table with dedicated instrument panel and electrical controls.Deck & CockpitDesigned for easy short-handed sailing, the ergonomic T-shaped cockpit features a pedestal wheel with integrated compass, clear sightlines forward, and all halyards led aft to self-tailing winches. Wide side decks and robust double lifelines ensure safe footings offshore. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Accommodations

The 1983 Ericson 381 is widely regarded as one of the finest balances of performance and cruising comfort from the golden era of fiberglass boatbuilding. Designed by the legendary Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts in Southern California, this limited-production model (only 39 hulls total) offers an exceptional blend of timeless, sweeping lines, swift under-sail performance, and a rock-solid offshore composure.Whether you are looking for a capable coastal cruiser, a comfortable liveaboard, or a competitive club racer, this heavily-ballasted masthead sloop delivers.This 1983 Ericson 381 in Seabrook, Texas, has been well maintained and managed. She is sailed regularly by her current ownersACCOMMODATIONSLayout: Master stateroom forward with a large vee-berth, hanging locker, overhead hatch and a privacy door.The head compartment features a large separate shower stall and a Jabsco commode. The galley includes a top loading fridge, deep double sinks and a 2 burner propane stove with ovenThe factory headliner has been replaced with split bambooELECTRONICSBrand, Type, Location, Operation, (Date of Replacement if Applicable)ELECTRICALShore power and battery chargerDomestic & Engine BatteriesInverter SystemSAILS & RIGGINGMainsail and Genoa new in 2021Standing Rigging new in 2021Running rigging new in 2021DECK & HULLBuilt with Ericson’s highly regarded structural integrity, the 381 features a "Triaxial Force Grid" system. This fiberglass frame is bonded directly to the hull to distribute rigging and keel loads evenly, providing an incredibly stiff, robust, and dry ride in choppy waters.Bruce King Hull Shape: Gives her great righting capability, excellent handling at the helm, and a smooth motion in a seawayLast Bottom job 3/2026Lofrans Royal manual windlassRocna AnchorDodger, BiminiTeak cockpit tableHot and cold cockpit showerNavigation lights, anchor light, steaming and deck light combinationLifeline gatesEmergency tillerFenders and linesMECHANICALEngine - Universal 5432Propeller: Bronze 2 blade fixed Air conditioning - window unit in custom hatchboard

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The 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.

Vessel Overview

Year1983
MakeEricson
Model381
Vessel NameJosephine
CategoryCruiser-Racer
ConditionUsed
BuilderEricson Yachts
DesignerBruce King
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall38 ft
Beam12 ft
Max Draft4 ft
Displacement14,400

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count1
MakeUniversal
Model5432 / M-40
Power32.00 HP
FuelDiesel

Accommodations

Guest Cabins1

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