Eric 32

Designed by the legendary William Atkin in the 1920s, this rare gaff-rigged ketch represents classic American yacht design from sailing's golden age. With only four hulls built by Chute & Bixby between 1924 and 1926, the Eric 32 stands as an exclusive piece of maritime history. The boat's traditional long keel configuration and transom-hung rudder provide exceptional directional stability and sea-kindly motion, characteristics highly valued by cruising sailors. Her substantial 19,000-pound displacement and impressive comfort ratio of 41.75 indicate this is a vessel built for serious offshore passages rather than day sailing or racing. The gaff ketch rig offers excellent sail handling options and proven reliability in challenging conditions. Atkin's design philosophy emphasized seaworthiness over speed, evident in the Eric 32's conservative proportions and robust construction. The wooden hull requires dedicated maintenance but rewards owners with the warmth and character only traditional materials provide. Her capsize screening value of 1.65 suggests good initial stability for coastal and offshore cruising. This design would appeal most to sailors seeking an authentic vintage cruising experience, particularly those drawn to traditional seamanship and classic yacht aesthetics. The rarity factor makes any surviving Eric 32 a true collector's vessel.

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