Ericson 30-2
Description
The Ericson 30-2 is a monohull sailboat designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1977 and 1979, with approximately 45 boats produced. Distinct from the earlier Ericson 30 (1966–1970) and the later Ericson 30+, it’s a cruiser-racer known for its solid construction, good performance, and suitability for coastal cruising. Its transom-hung rudder and tiller steering set it apart from other Ericson models. This model features a transom-hung rudder with tiller steering, simplifying maintenance (no rudder bearings or shaft seals) and increasing cockpit space. This design allows easy inspection and clearing of debris like kelp but may be considered less aesthetically pleasing on an angled transom.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 22.500 ft |
| LWL | 16.250 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Max Draft | 3.100 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.25 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 ft | 13.25 ft | 36 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.93 ft - (11256 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.03 ft - (11287 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 186.575 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.47 ft - (10506 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.58 ft - (5358 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.88 ft - (9107 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.24 ft - (4645 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 262.62 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.94 ft - (12479 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.42 ft - (6529 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.5 ft - (11735 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.88 ft - (6059 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 406.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 40.94 ft - (12479 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 23.85 ft - (7269 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.85 ft - (7269 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 830 ft² |
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