Ericson 28+
Description
The Ericson 28+ (also known as the 28 Plus), a lively fiberglass racer-cruiser designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1983 to 1985 with around 90 units produced (fractional rig variant of the broader 28 series), introduces a modern fractional sloop configuration with bent mast and swept spreaders for enhanced sail shape and light-air responsiveness, featuring LOA 28.50 ft, LWL 24.17 ft, beam 10.50 ft, and draft 5.00 ft (shoal option 4.00 ft), displacing 7,500 lbs with 3,000 lbs external lead ballast for a moderate D/L ratio of 237 and SA/D of 17.7—delivering peppy performance with quick acceleration (4-5 knots in 5 knots breeze via 150% genoa), solid upwind pointing through ~105° at 5.5-6 knots in 12 knots wind, and balanced reaches to hull speed of 6.59 knots (PHRF ~150-160), though it heels early to 20° and requires attentive trimming in gusts for its comfort ratio of 19.9 and capsize screening of 2.15, suiting coastal racing or family day sails rather than heavy offshore. Constructed with a solid FG hull, balsa-cored deck, and the signature Tri-Axial Force Grid (TAFG) for lightweight rigidity plus a keel-stepped mast, it mounts an efficient 11 HP Yanmar diesel with 25-gal fuel and 25-gal water tanks, offering reliable power and easy access.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.500 ft |
| LWL | 24.170 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 7500 lb |
| Ballast | 3000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.83 ft |
| p | 34.75 ft |
| e | 11.13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.50 ft | 12.83 ft | 34.75 ft | 11.13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ericson 28+ - 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 |
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Ericson 28+ - 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 |
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Ericson 28+ - 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 |
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Ericson 28+ - 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 |
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Ericson 28+ - 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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