Designed by the renowned Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1970 to 1978, this 29-footer represents a classic example of early 1970s performance cruising design. King's influence shows clearly in the boat's balanced proportions and moderate displacement of 8,500 pounds, creating a versatile platform that appeals to both weekend cruisers and more ambitious coastal sailors. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and decent pointing ability, while the masthead sloop rig with 436 square feet of sail area provides adequate power for most conditions. With a comfort ratio of 28.3, the boat strikes a middle ground between performance and seaworthiness, making it suitable for coastal cruising with occasional offshore passages in experienced hands. The Ericson 29's fiberglass construction has proven durable over the decades, and many examples remain active on the used boat market. Hull speed reaches 6.29 knots, respectable for a boat of this size and era. The 30-horsepower auxiliary engine provides reliable power when the wind dies. This design appeals particularly to sailors seeking an affordable entry into larger boat ownership, offering a good balance of sailing performance, basic cruising amenities, and manageable size for smaller crews or single-handers.
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What is the Ericson 29's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Ericson 29 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.8. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Ericson 29's comfort ratio?
The Ericson 29 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 28.3. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Ericson 29 safe for offshore sailing?
The Ericson 29 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.82. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Ericson 29?
The theoretical hull speed of the Ericson 29 is 6.29 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Ericson 29 weigh?
The Ericson 29 has a displacement of 8,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 28.58 ft.
How much does a used Ericson 29 cost?
Based on 3 recent market listings, used Ericson 29 sailboats typically sell for between $8,888 and $9,950, with a median asking price of $8,888. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Ericson 29?
The Ericson 29 was designed by Bruce King, first built in 1970.