Ericson 28+
Description
The Ericson 28 is a popular cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts (USA) from 1980 to 1989. Known for its blend of performance, comfort, and quality construction, it’s a versatile coastal cruiser with racing capabilities. Production from 1980–1989 (multiple versions, including Ericson 28 and 28+).
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 28.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.80 ft |
| p | 34.75 ft |
| e | 11.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.50 ft | 12.80 ft | 34.75 ft | 11.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.17 ft - (3405 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.89 ft - (10939 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.13 ft - (11012 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 200.55 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.19 ft - (9202 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.32 ft - (5279 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.7 ft - (7833 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.72 ft - (4487 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.96 ° |
| Area | * 222.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Foot | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 95.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.24 ft - (3731 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.29 ° |
| Area | * 212.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.85 ft - (10927 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.99 ft - (6398 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.43 ft - (10189 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 344.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 35.85 ft - (10927 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.12 ft - (6437 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.98 ft - (10052 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 568 ft² |
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