Ericson41
Description
The Ericson 41 is a classic cruiser-racer designed by the legendary Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1968 to 1971. With only about 50 hulls produced, it's a rare gem from the early fiberglass era, embodying the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule influences—long overhangs, narrow beam, and elegant lines for both speed and seaworthiness. Optimized for coastal cruising with proven offshore chops, it features a low wetted surface for light-air performance, a fin keel for agility, and a spade rudder for responsive handling. The Ericson 41's hull is solid fiberglass (no core issues reported), with a rounded bilge, cutaway forefoot, and modest draft for easy marina access. The masthead sloop rig (double-spreaders) is simple and DIY-friendly, with external halyards and options for cutter upgrades via an inner forestay.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 41.000 ft |
| LOA | 41.330 ft |
| LWL | 29.170 ft |
| Beam | 10.670 ft |
| Displacement | 17800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.920 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.50 ft |
| p | 38.92 ft |
| e | 17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.50 ft | 16.50 ft | 38.92 ft | 17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 38.92 ft - (11863 mm) |
| Foot | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.72 ft - (12716 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.92 ft - (12777 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 330.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.47 ft - (12030 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.26 ft - (6785 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.68 ft - (10266 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.98 ft - (5785 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 374.43 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 46.87 ft - (14286 mm) |
| Foot | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.76 ft - (13338 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 580.09 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 46.87 ft - (14286 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1183.23 ft² |
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