Ericson 32-2
Description
The Ericson 32-2 (also known as the Mk I), a timeless fiberglass cruiser-racer designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1969 to 1978 with over 470 units produced, captures the Cruising Club of America (CCA) aesthetic through its graceful lines with long overhangs, a swept-back fin keel paired with a spade rudder, and a masthead sloop rig featuring a short mast (P: 31.5 ft) and long boom (E: 13 ft) for a sail area of 452 sq ft, delivering balanced performance with a moderate D/L ratio of 284 and SA/D of 16.9—capable of 6 knots upwind in 12 knots of breeze while tacking through 110°, excelling on reaches, and maintaining composure in gales up to 60 knots with little weather helm, though it heels briskly to 20-30° and falters in winds under 5 knots due to the low-aspect design (PHRF ~198). With dimensions of LOA 31.58 ft, LWL 24 ft, beam 9.67 ft, and draft 4.92 ft, it displaces 8,800 lbs with 4,000 lbs of encapsulated lead ballast (comfort ratio 25.2, capsize screening 1.88), constructed via a solid FG hull, balsa-cored deck, and the innovative Tri-Axial Force Grid (TAFG) for stiffness, powered by a 30 HP Universal Atomic 4 gas engine (often repowered to diesel) with 25 gal fuel and 30 gal water tanks.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 32.000 ft |
| LOA | 34.120 ft |
| LWL | 26.330 ft |
| Beam | 10.920 ft |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 ft | 13.75 ft | 36 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ericson 32-2 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.17 ft - (11329 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.41 ft - (11403 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 213.7 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.35 ft - (10775 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.28 ft - (5572 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.58 ft - (9321 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 279.46 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - GENOA
| Luff | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.24 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.77 ft - (5416 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.61 ° |
| Area | * 353.16 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - GENOA
| Luff | 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.82 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.85 ° |
| Area | * 363.72 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.26 ft - (6785 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.42 ft - (12015 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 432.83 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 724 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 883 ft² |
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Ericson 32-2 - STORMJIB
| Luff | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 48.44 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.66 ft - (2030 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 20.26 ° |
| Area | * 73.29 ft² |
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