Ericson 27
Description
The Ericson 27 is a popular fiberglass production sailboat designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1971 to 1978, with over 1,200 units produced—making it one of the builder's best-sellers. Featuring a fin keel with spade rudder, raked stem, and reverse transom, it balances performance and comfort for coastal cruising and club racing. Options included inboard/outboard auxiliaries (e.g., Atomic 4 or outboard), tiller/wheel steering, and standard/tall rigs.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 26.750 ft |
| LWL | 20.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 6600 lb |
| Ballast | 2900 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 32.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.25 ft |
| p | 28 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.50 ft | 11.25 ft | 28 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Ericson 27 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.19 ft - (8897 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 29.4 ft - (8961 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 144.46 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 14.83 ft - (4520 mm) |
| Leech | 23.42 ft - (7138 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.4 ft - (3780 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 14.16 ° |
| Area | * 173.62 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - GENOA
| Luff | * 32.67 ft - (9958 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.35 ft - (5593 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.56 ft - (9315 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 275.74 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - GENOA
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 170.13 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.14 ft - (5834 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.92 ° |
| Area | * 315.75 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 29.75 ft - (9068 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.76 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.96 ft - (5169 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.68 ° |
| Area | * 279.88 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 470 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 32.67 ft - (9958 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 562 ft² |
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Ericson 27 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 16.83 ft - (5130 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.42 ft - (2566 mm) |
| Leech | 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 55.64 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.26 ft - (1908 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 22.88 ° |
| Area | * 52.68 ft² |
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