Ericson 34-2
Description
The Ericson 34-2 is a balanced racer-cruiser designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1987 to 1996, with approximately 123 units produced before Pacific Seacraft continued the line as the 34-200, featuring a masthead sloop rig with double spreaders and inboard chainplates for tight sheeting angles and responsive upwind performance under short-handed crews. Its fin-keel hull with semi-balanced spade rudder (or optional shoal-draft) measures 34.83 feet LOA, 29.00 feet LWL, and 11.33 feet beam, displacing 13,000 pounds with 5,200 pounds of encapsulated lead ballast for a 40 percent ballast-to-displacement ratio, delivering 595 square feet of sail area powered by a 21-hp Universal Model 25 diesel engine (many repowered to 27-30 hp Yanmar or Volvo), 30 gallons of fuel, and 40 gallons of water capacity. The moderate displacement-to-length ratio of 238 ensures a comfortable, sea-kindly motion for coastal or light offshore passages, affirmed by a comfort ratio of 25.77 and capsize screening of 1.93, while a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.28 yields PHRF ratings around 125 for competitive racing—quick to accelerate in 12-15 knot breezes up to 6.8 knots on reaches, balanced with minimal weather helm, though it heels early and demands active trim in gusts; the T-shaped cockpit with 36-inch wheel and efficient hardware (Lewmar winches, mid-boom sheeting) offers secure seating for four and easy sail handling, complemented by wide side decks.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 34.120 ft |
| LWL | 28.870 ft |
| Beam | 10.750 ft |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15 ft |
| p | 39 ft |
| e | 12.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 ft | 15 ft | 39 ft | 12.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ericson 34-2 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.36 ft - (12302 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.63 ft - (12384 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 258.55 ft² |
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Ericson 34-2 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.71 ft - (11799 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.93 ft - (6075 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.51 ft - (10214 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 333.88 ft² |
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Ericson 34-2 - GENOA
| Luff | * 45.96 ft - (14009 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.28 ft - (7401 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.16 ft - (13155 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 517.02 ft² |
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Ericson 34-2 - GENOA
| Luff | 44.5 ft - (13564 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.27 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.04 ft - (5499 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.25 ° |
| Area | * 401.39 ft² |
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Ericson 34-2 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Leech | 44.75 ft - (13640 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 992 ft² |
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Ericson 34-2 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 45.96 ft - (14009 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.28 ft - (12887 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 853 ft² |
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Ericson 34-2 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 45.96 ft - (14009 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1055 ft² |
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