The Ericson 28 2 is a 28.0ft fractional sloop designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1986 and 1984.
90 units have been built.
The Ericson 28 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ericson 28 2 | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.22 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 263.68 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.82 | ||
| Capsize | 2.05 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.47 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 411 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 44.92 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 216 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 195.25 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36 ft | ||
| J | 12 ft | ||
| P | 35.50 ft | ||
| E | 11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 10 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 25 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ericson Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Bruce King | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1984 | ||
| Number built | 90 |