The Ericson 31 independence cutter is a 33.0ft cutter designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1977 and 1981.
The Ericson 31 independence cutter 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 cutter | ||
Length | 33 ft | ||
Beam | 10.42 ft | ||
Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 15.18 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 39.47 % | ||
Displ. / length | 371.85 | ||
Comfort ratio | 29.15 | ||
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 |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 479 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 287.48 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 209.95 sq.ft | ||
I | 38.33 ft | ||
J | 15 ft | ||
P | 32.50 ft | ||
E | 12.92 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 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 | 0 | ?? |