The Ericson 46 is a 45.83ft masthead sloop designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1971 and 1974.
20 units have been built.
The Ericson 46 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ericson 46 | ||
| Length | 45.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.17 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 67100 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.14 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 52.38 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 327.99 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.76 | ||
| Capsize | 1.68 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.17 ft | ||
| Displacement | 31500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.93 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1064 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 630 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 433.52 sq.ft | ||
| I | 63 ft | ||
| J | 20 ft | ||
| P | 53.92 ft | ||
| E | 16.08 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 50 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 110 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 | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 20 |
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