Ericson 35 - 2
Description
The Ericson 35-2 (also known as the Ericson 35 Mark II) is a timeless racer-cruiser designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1969 to 1982. With approximately 600 hulls produced, it's one of Ericson's most successful models, blending IOR-era performance with comfortable cruising accommodations for 4–6. Featuring a swept-back fin keel, semi-balanced spade rudder, and masthead sloop rig, it excels in coastal racing (PHRF ~150–165) and extended passages, offering lively handling in light air and stiffness in 20+ knots (43% ballast ratio). Ericson Yachts, founded in 1963 in Southern California, built on its early successes with the original Ericson 35 (1960–1964, Alberg design, ~100 built) by introducing the 35-2 in 1969 as a modern IOR racer-cruiser. Bruce King's design addressed CCA-era limitations with a sleeker hull, fractional influences, and versatile rigging, making it competitive in MORC and local fleets while appealing to cruisers. Production peaked in the 1970s under CML ownership, with ~600 hulls before replacement by the larger 35-3 in 1982. Ericson's 1990 bankruptcy (molds to Pacific Seacraft) ended the line amid industry slumps. No formal class association, but owners thrive on EricsonYachts.org forums.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 34.670 ft |
| LOA | 34.750 ft |
| LWL | 24.080 ft |
| Beam | 9.670 ft |
| Displacement | 12000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.080 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 35.67 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | 14 ft | 35.67 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.67 ft - (10872 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.26 ft - (11357 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.54 ft - (11442 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 239.47 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | 37.33 ft - (11378 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.35 ° |
| Area | * 288.81 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Foot | 19.08 ft - (5816 mm) |
| Leech | 32.58 ft - (9930 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 129.5 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.13 ft - (5526 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 0.08 ° |
| Area | * 299.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Foot | 22.08 ft - (6730 mm) |
| Leech | 40.83 ft - (12445 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.96 ft - (6389 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 0.33 ° |
| Area | * 440.06 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.5 ft - (12649 mm) |
| Foot | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.2 ft - (5547 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.02 ° |
| Area | * 377.61 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.96 ft - (13094 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.58 ft - (7187 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.47 ft - (11726 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 451.06 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 43.5 ft - (13259 mm) |
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 40.5 ft - (12344 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 783 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 42.96 ft - (13094 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 920 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 24.87 ft - (7580 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.52 ft - (3206 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.35 ft - (6203 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.4 ft - (2560 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 104.45 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 13.93 ft - (4246 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.81 ft - (3904 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.61 ft - (3539 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 11.61 ft - (3539 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 70 ft² |
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