Ericson 38 200 vs Ericson 35 Mk3

[rmesfo]

Hi all,

New to the forum and Ericson's. I do my sailing mostly in San Francisco Bay but also in the San Juan's through Club Natique and a charter company out of Bellingham.
I have been looking for a great bay boat and have looked at almost every make of boat. I have recently discovered Ericson's and after some good research looked at a 38-200 and a 35 Mk3. The 38 has good bones but has been neglected for the last couple of years and the 35 is exceptional. Both have fairly new engines and standing rigging.

I have attached the links:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/6252576439.html

https://www.popyachts.com/sloop-sail...lifornia-81210

I prefer a 38 but after spending some time on both it appears to me the forward berth in the 35 is the same size or even a little larger as the 38. Is this my imagination or is this correct?

Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark

[belizesailor]

I used to sail a 35 and a few 38's. Both good boats. The 38 is a bit bigger boat with a bit better performance.

I dont recall the details of the V berths.

[D Rock]

I owned a E35 III and loved it. I believe it to be one of the most underrated mid sized racer cruisers out there. My cousin has a E38. When he steps aboard he believes it is very similar...slightly different layout.

The Bruce King hull is fabulous. What else can I say? Either one will do you well.

D