Designed by renowned naval architect Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1969 to 1978, this 31.58-foot cruiser represents classic American sailboat design from the late 1960s and 1970s. With 470 hulls produced over its nine-year run, the Ericson 32 2 earned a solid reputation among coastal cruisers seeking a well-balanced boat with moderate proportions. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling while maintaining the predictable sailing characteristics that made Ericson boats popular with both novice and experienced sailors. Her masthead sloop rig delivers 452 square feet of sail area, offering a good balance between performance and ease of handling. The moderate displacement of 8,800 pounds, with 4,000 pounds of ballast, creates stability without sacrificing sailing performance. Bruce King's design philosophy emphasized seaworthiness and comfort, evident in the boat's 25.2 comfort ratio and conservative 1.88 capsize screening value. These numbers suggest excellent suitability for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, with enough capability for occasional offshore passages. The fiberglass construction has proven durable over decades, making these boats attractive options for sailors seeking classic styling with modern materials at reasonable prices in today's used boat market.
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What is the Ericson 32 2's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Ericson 32 2 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.02. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Ericson 32 2's comfort ratio?
The Ericson 32 2 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 25.2. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Ericson 32 2 safe for offshore sailing?
The Ericson 32 2 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.88. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Ericson 32 2?
The theoretical hull speed of the Ericson 32 2 is 6.56 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Ericson 32 2 weigh?
The Ericson 32 2 has a displacement of 8,800.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.58 ft.
How much does a used Ericson 32 2 cost?
Based on 5 recent market listings, used Ericson 32 2 sailboats typically sell for between $7,000 and $23,500, with a median asking price of $21,900. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Ericson 32 2?
The Ericson 32 2 was designed by Bruce King, first built in 1969.