Ericson 36 Cruising (36C)
Description
The Ericson 36C, a robust fiberglass cutter-rigged cruiser designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1975 to 1977 with 66 units produced, exemplifies 1970s bluewater aspirations through its substantial hull with a fin keel and transom-hung rudder, offering moderate D/L ratio of 284 and SA/D of 13.4—delivering steady, stiff performance with excellent stability (comfort ratio 30.5, capsize screening 1.86) that owners praise for seaworthiness in offshore passages, SF Bay gales, and Pacific Northwest squalls, achieving 7-8 knots on reaches while tacking through 100° upwind in 15 knots of breeze, though it heels early and requires reefing by 20 knots. Constructed with a solid FG hull, balsa-cored deck, and chainplate-integrated bulkheads for strength, it features a Westerbeke Pilot 20 HP diesel (or optional Atomic 4 gas) with 65 gal fuel and 50 gal water tanks, plus practical accommodations for 6-7 via a forward V-berth, starboard head, U-shaped galley, convertible dinette, and spacious quarter berth under 6.5 ft headroom—ideal for family liveaboards with ample storage and ventilation, though the cockpit is deep and wet in following seas.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 36.000 ft |
| LOA | 36.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 17200 lb |
| Ballast | 5800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.83 ft |
| p | 38 ft |
| e | 10.33 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 ft | 16.83 ft | 38 ft | 10.33 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Ericson 36 Cruising (36C) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.33 ft - (3149 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.83 ft - (11835 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.03 ft - (11896 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 202.32 ft² |
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Ericson 36 Cruising (36C) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 36.94 ft - (11259 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.18 ft - (7065 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.99 ft - (9446 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.36 ft - (5901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 357.63 ft² |
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Ericson 36 Cruising (36C) - GENOA
| Luff | 42.75 ft - (13030 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Leech | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 139.87 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.54 ft - (7175 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.73 ° |
| Area | * 503.23 ft² |
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Ericson 36 Cruising (36C) - GENOA
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 104.75 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.63 ft - (5374 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.93 ° |
| Area | * 370.19 ft² |
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Ericson 36 Cruising (36C) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 45 ft - (13716 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 945 ft² |
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