Name: 1983 Ericson 381
Brand: Ericson
Price: 44900 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

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 Interior

Below 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 & Cockpit

Designed 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.

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Murray Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Overview

The Ericson 381 is a classic 37' 8" sloop designed by Bruce King & built by Ericson Yachts. With a solid fiberglass hull, fin keel, and a 12-foot beam, she blends offshore stability with nimble performance. Below deck, she has a comfortable 5-6 berth layout, ideal for coastal or offshore cruising.

Key Specifications

LOA37' 8"

Beam12'

Draft Max4' 11"

Draft Min4' 11"

LWL30' 6"

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Weight & Measurements

Displacement14,400 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins1

Registration & Documentation

Reg #ERY38505M83A

Title #654436

In StockNo

Listed2026-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

Engines

Universal 5432 / M-40Inboard

MakeUniversal

Model5432 / M-40

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power32 HP

Drive TypeDirect

Full Details

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 owners

ACCOMMODATIONS

Layout: 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 oven
The factory headliner has been replaced with split bamboo

ELECTRONICS

Brand, Type, Location, Operation, (Date of Replacement if Applicable)

ELECTRICAL

Shore power and battery charger
Domestic & Engine Batteries
Inverter System

SAILS & RIGGING

Mainsail and Genoa new in 2021
Standing Rigging new in 2021
Running rigging new in 2021

DECK & HULL

Built 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 seaway

Last Bottom job 3/2026
Lofrans Royal manual windlass
Rocna Anchor
Dodger, Bimini
Teak cockpit table
Hot and cold cockpit shower
Navigation lights, anchor light, steaming and deck light combination
Lifeline gates
Emergency tiller
Fenders and lines

MECHANICAL

Engine - Universal 5432
Propeller: Bronze 2 blade fixed
Air conditioning - window unit in custom hatchboard

INOPERABLE / IN NEED OF ATTENTION

The asking price accounts for the following systems that are inoperable or in need of attention:

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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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