Ericson 46
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |