Ericson 26 (By Crealock)
Description
The Ericson 26 sailboat refers to two distinct models produced by Ericson Yachts: the original Ericson 26 (1966–1968, ~50–100 built, designed by Carl Crealock) and the more common Ericson 26-2 (1972–1984, ~300–400 built, designed by Bruce King). Both are compact cruiser-racers ideal for coastal daysailing, club racing (PHRF ~210–225), or weekend overnights for 2–4, emphasizing simplicity, trailerability, and Ericson's signature quality fiberglass construction. The 26-2 is the more popular and refined version, with a modern hull for better light-air performance and interior volume, while the original is a classic full-keel trailer-sailer.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Crealock |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.46 ft |
| p | 26 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75 ft | 10.46 ft | 26 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.63 ft - (8422 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.88 ft - (8498 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 147.9 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.75 ft - (8153 mm) |
| Foot | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.48 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.51 ft - (3203 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.12 ° |
| Area | * 140.58 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.83 ft - (9397 mm) |
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 28.92 ft - (8815 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.69 ft - (4782 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.83 ° |
| Area | * 241.9 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 402 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Foot | 7.75 ft - (2362 mm) |
| Leech | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 56.69 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.93 ft - (1807 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 21.33 ° |
| Area | * 47.41 ft² |
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