1989 Ericson Cruiser (sail) in Pope's Island, New Bedford, MA

SELLER DESCRIPTION

RISK TAKER is a beautiful example of this performance-cruising classic from Ericson. This one-owner boat has been lightly cruised in New England waters and continuous care is evident in an inspection. The gel coat is glossy, the decks clean, and the interior wood and gloss varnished teak and holly sole is in excellent condition. Move your stuff on board and go sailing this summer. Outfitted with color chartplotter GPS, radar, wind/speed/depth instruments(2009), autopilot(2008), VHF radio, stereo CD player, dodger(2002), and much more. Recent maintenance upgrades include dropping and rebedding the keel(2007), bottom blasted and barrier coated(2001), new batteries (2008) and canvas work (2002). Risk Taker is truly ready to go now so if you are looking for a cruiser with top performance and a beautiful interior with great accommodations, you owe it to yourself to see this highly recommended offering.

Accomodations:
This very traditional layout includes a large private forward cabin with double offset slightly to port. Just aft in the main salon is a straight settee to stbd and a large U-shaped settee to port. A dinette table wraps around the mast and has a leaf to stbd so dinner for a crowd is easy. The current owner chooses to store this table in favor of having extra space in the salon but it is standard and comes with this boat. Aft to stbd is a sit down aft-facing navigation station. Open to the salon and conveniently adjacent to the companionway ladder, the galley is large and has all the tools and counter space for easy meal prep. A private aft double berth cabin is aft of the galley and to stbd of the companionway is a large head with stall shower.The interior of Risk Taker is high quality, varnished, teak joinery and is all in excellent condition. The gloss varnished teak and holly cabin sole really stands out as well. The Ericson 38 is noted for her sensible cruising design and is well lit and ventilated with numerous overhead deck hatches and opening side portlights. Nicely upholstered berths and settees are complimented by white linen curtains with blue accents to make the interior spaces warm and inviting. Three burner propane stove with ovenPropane Sniffer alarmDouble basin stainless sinkLarge volume ice boxCustom galley faucetManual fresh, salt water, and ice box drain pumps at galleyCurtains Traditional caned locker door faces for ventilation

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Garmin 182 color Chartplotter GPS Raytheon 10X Radar with winch mount for cockpitRadar scanner has self-leveling mountStandard Horizon VHF radio Raymarine ST6002 Smart Pilot (2008)Datamarine wind/speed/depth instruments New Depth transducer (2009)ESN Eclipse Stereo CD playerSpeakers in cabin and cockpitRitchie compass in binnacle

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Keel stepped mast is painted whiteMainsail is fully battened with lazy jacks95% Roller furling jib135% Genoa - very lightly used2 Lewmar 52 Self Tailing primaries 3 Lewmar 30 Self Tailing maneuvering winches. 1 Lewmar 16 St. Lewmar hatches replaced approx 1999Lewmar fixed windows replaced approx 1999Boom outhaul Double lifelines with gates to port and stbdStainless destroyer wheel is covered in elkhideBlue dodger (2002)Bimini with connector to dodger and side sun panelsMain sail cover blue to match6 Two speed winches all self-tailing110 volt shorepower with 50'cord. Cockpit cushions Bow rollerBoom Vang Emergency tillerFolding swim ladder with teak treads35# CQR Plow anchor with chain/rope rodeDanforth spare anchorDock linesFendersLifeslingWhite horseshoe throw ring4 Life jacketsFlares Outboard bracket on stern railFlag staff and ensign