Ericson 29 Tall
Description
The Ericson 29 is a classic fiberglass production sailboat designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts in Irvine, California, from 1970 to 1979, with approximately 600 units produced. Evolving from the Ericson 27, it features a fin keel, spade rudder, raked stem, and reverse transom, offering a balance of performance and comfort for coastal cruising and club racing. Equipped with inboard engines (typically Atomic 4 gasoline or later diesel conversions), tiller steering (wheel optional), and standard or tall rig variants, it’s known for its responsive handling, sturdy construction, and spacious interior for a sub-30-footer.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 29.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.25 ft |
| p | 32.50 ft |
| e | 9.92 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.30 ft | 12.25 ft | 32.50 ft | 9.92 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.92 ft - (3024 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.45 ft - (10196 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.65 ft - (10257 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 166.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | 34.92 ft - (10644 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.24 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.73 ft - (4490 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.19 ° |
| Area | * 272.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.5 ft - (10211 mm) |
| Foot | 15.92 ft - (4852 mm) |
| Leech | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.37 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.52 ft - (4121 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 14.15 ° |
| Area | * 226.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Foot | 19.625 ft - (5982 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.38 ft - (5602 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.81 ° |
| Area | * 358.35 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Leech | 34.5 ft - (10516 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.61 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.17 ° |
| Area | * 296.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 19.83 ft - (6044 mm) |
| Leech | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.88 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.36 ft - (5596 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.47 ° |
| Area | * 339.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 153.47 % |
| Length Perp | * 18.8 ft - (5730 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.78 ° |
| Area | * 357.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 660 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 630 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 38.2 ft - (11643 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.05 ft - (6721 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 716 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Foot | 9.083 ft - (2768 mm) |
| Leech | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 57.39 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.03 ft - (2143 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 21.54 ° |
| Area | * 66.8 ft² |
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