The Ericson 31 independence is a 30.92ft masthead sloop designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1977 and 1981.
70 units have been built.
The Ericson 31 independence is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ericson 31 independence | ||
| Length | 30.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.49 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.47 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 371.85 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.85 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.92 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.55 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 457 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 247.61 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 209.95 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38.33 ft | ||
| J | 12.92 ft | ||
| P | 32.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.92 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 35 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 45 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.08 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ericson Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Bruce King | ||
| First built | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 70 |
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