tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post7669839273393917692..comments2023-11-05T01:20:07.349-07:00Comments on Erick's Wanderlust Blog: 38' Downeaster CutterErickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388956002547599421noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-8736566183580891012010-12-31T05:29:46.830-08:002010-12-31T05:29:46.830-08:00Mel,
I'd love to help you out with any specif...Mel,<br /><br />I'd love to help you out with any specific questions you have on rebuilding the DE38. I haven't done much in terms of remodeling the interior just yet, I have been busy on the bottom job, engine room and decks. As for the interior, I've removed almost all wooden trim to refinish and have almost completely disassembled the interior. All of my cabinets were water damaged so I will be replacing them. If you would like to see what I do, just follow the blog. However, it will be a few months before I start to really work on the interior furnishings. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />ErickErickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388956002547599421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-38622432032748572042010-12-29T07:41:38.777-08:002010-12-29T07:41:38.777-08:00Hi Erick! I've been taking a look at your blog...Hi Erick! I've been taking a look at your blog and it's great. My boyfriend and I recently bought a DE38 in Hong Kong, where we currently live. She needs a bit of work (which we could use all the advice we can get) before we set sail for a six month voyage down to the Fiji Islands. I am particularly tasked with fixing up the interior (Main Salon, Setee, V-Berth, etc.). I would be ever so grateful for any advice on how to get started. You look like you've been down this path before ... <br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br />MelinaMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676501539129259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-3873219549614332592010-07-09T16:16:21.284-07:002010-07-09T16:16:21.284-07:00My friend doesn't have a computer. Looking at ...My friend doesn't have a computer. Looking at a Downeaster 38' Very exp trans oceanic sailor - just sunk a Cape George.<br />Said when he stepped aboard it seemed tippy.<br />Is it tippy under sail, safe in high winds rough seas ?<br />easy to knock down ?<br /><br />Or good for above<br /><br />jerry@hawaiisailingadventures.comJerryhttp://hawaiisailingadventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-15874211447145539522009-11-13T20:14:56.984-08:002009-11-13T20:14:56.984-08:00Hi! Is this Downeaster still availalbe? If so I...Hi! Is this Downeaster still availalbe? If so I'm interested in seeing it.<br />hugo_butz@comcast.nethugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598700063839248888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-15915273281163442882009-10-16T10:46:30.311-07:002009-10-16T10:46:30.311-07:00Erick et al,
How is the work with your DE38 going,...Erick et al,<br />How is the work with your DE38 going, last we talked I was about to buy my own DE 38 but the deal fell thru. So here we are in late fall and I am still looking. After a summer of sailing other boats I realized that as much as I like the DE 38 roominess (I am 6'6" tall and plenty of head room) I am reluctant to get a boat that I have not sailed. Everyone has a different opinion about how a boat should handle so hard to get a realistic assessment of whats good and what’s not, Have no doubt that the DE 38 is sea worthy but I do a lot of coastal sailing and like to have a boat with a responsive helm. So if anyone has one in the water and would take me out for a few hours I would appreciate it. Happy to cover any expenses to get a hour of experience. I am in SC but going to Florida in a month and happy to come to any place to get this experience.<br />Thank<br />Mike in SC<br />864-616-9911<br />PS If anyone is concerned about my ability . I have been sailing all my life most lately on a Bristol 41.1 about 5 trips up and down the East Coast.Jaskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550775937500984980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-80220447389765309282009-09-18T18:16:07.372-07:002009-09-18T18:16:07.372-07:00My wife and I will most likely be getting a DE 38 ...My wife and I will most likely be getting a DE 38 next year from a family member and moving aboard. We have sailed it as crew fairly extensively so we already know a lot about the boat.. anyone that has questions about them I can answer a fair amount already.<br />scott<br /><br />scott at scottcarle dot com<br /><br />http://www.scottcarle.com/wordpressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-79176783289593177652009-08-10T18:12:51.332-07:002009-08-10T18:12:51.332-07:00My girlfriend and I bought a DE 38 cutter last fal...My girlfriend and I bought a DE 38 cutter last fall. We're very close to launching, after along winter restoration. <br /> We live in SE Mass. and I was wondering if there any other DE 38 boaters in the area.<br />Chris and Robin<br />chingrand@yahoo.comFar Nientehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041466455704328303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-3018078089408398482009-08-10T18:05:40.854-07:002009-08-10T18:05:40.854-07:00My girlfriend and I bought a DE 38 cutter last fal...My girlfriend and I bought a DE 38 cutter last fall. We are very close to launching, after along winter restoration.<br /> We live in SE Mass. I was wondering if there are any other DE 38 boat owners in the area. <br /> Chris and Robin<br /> chingrand@yahoo.comFar Nientehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041466455704328303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-11241621787954586772009-07-11T18:19:36.368-07:002009-07-11T18:19:36.368-07:00Hi! I apologize for not commenting here. I poste...Hi! I apologize for not commenting here. I posted my email on my profile, for anyone needing to get a hold of me:<br /><br />evanmalssen@gmail.comErickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388956002547599421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-91414090519618661732009-07-11T16:53:03.637-07:002009-07-11T16:53:03.637-07:00After spending may years searching for the perfect...After spending may years searching for the perfect sail boat that would take me to Europe and back through the Panama canal to spend the rest of my life sailing the south sea I found the perfect ship, a "Grand Banks 38". After some modifications I had planed this trip for 1984.But on December 7th 1981 I had an encounter with the LORD. He threw a monkey wrench in to all my plans.<br />I will forever be grateful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138406519924595103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-6376718315444133492009-07-11T13:35:59.953-07:002009-07-11T13:35:59.953-07:00Erick
this is a fabulous blog. I am just about to...Erick <br />this is a fabulous blog. I am just about to buy my own DE 38 . More to say about that later. <br /><br />I have one important question. You list the mast clearance at 48 feet. Your site is the only place i have seen that number. Where did you get it and have you actually done the measurement? I am in Fort Myers and want to try to get to the East Coast by way of the Okeechobee canal. all the bridges are 55 feet except one railway bridge which is 49. Hate to go half way across florida and have to tun around. <br />Thanks for you help<br /><br />Mike<br />mjasko2@hotmail.comJaskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550775937500984980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-47464723512481387662009-06-18T17:59:32.659-07:002009-06-18T17:59:32.659-07:00I dont really want to leave my email in an open co...I dont really want to leave my email in an open comment...let me know how to contact you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-999632181221845842009-06-04T13:10:47.114-07:002009-06-04T13:10:47.114-07:00Hi! This is anonymous so I'm not sure how to ...Hi! This is anonymous so I'm not sure how to contact you, please get a hold of me!Erickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388956002547599421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709008761714639851.post-53409618642090028662009-04-20T07:36:00.000-07:002009-04-20T07:36:00.000-07:00Hey, I bought a Downeast 38 a year ago and love it...Hey, I bought a Downeast 38 a year ago and love it, though I am not experienced at all. Let me know if you want to get in touch to hear moreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com