Ericson 36
Description
The Ericson 36, a fiberglass racer-cruiser designed by Ron Holland and built by Ericson Yachts from 1980 to 1984 with only 32 units produced, prioritizes speed and agility over heavy bluewater comfort through its sleek fin keel with spade rudder and masthead sloop rig, boasting D/L ratio of 212, SA/D of 18.8, comfort ratio 21.6, and capsize screening 2.09—enabling lively performance with hull speeds up to 7.22 knots, excellent light-air acceleration (sailing in 2-3 knots with a 150% genoa), and competitive PHRF ratings around 108, though it demands attentive helming in gusts and has moderate stability for coastal racing rather than extended offshore passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ron Holland |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 35.580 ft |
| LWL | 29.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.830 ft |
| Displacement | 11600 lb |
| Ballast | 5230 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.50 ft |
| p | 42 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.75 ft | 14.50 ft | 42 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ericson 36 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.16 ft - (13155 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.28 ft - (13192 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 251.75 ft² |
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Ericson 36 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 39.92 ft - (12168 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.05 ft - (5806 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.95 ft - (10653 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.68 ft - (5084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 332.89 ft² |
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Ericson 36 - GENOA
| Luff | * 47.41 ft - (14451 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.28 ft - (7096 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.75 ft - (13640 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 515.58 ft² |
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Ericson 36 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 47.41 ft - (14451 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.93 ft - (7294 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.62 ft - (13295 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 850.89 ft² |
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Ericson 36 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 47.41 ft - (14451 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.1 ft - (7955 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1052 ft² |
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