⛵ Sailboat DB

ERICSON 28+

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1980–1984

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Dimensions

LOA
28.5 ft
LWL
24.17 ft
Beam
10.5 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
7,500 lbs
Ballast
3,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.15 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
237
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
422 sq ft
I
33.5 ft
J
12.83 ft
P
34.75 ft
E
11.17 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1980
Last Built
1984
Number Built
90

Engine & Accommodations

Power
11 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
25 gal
Fuel
25 gal
Notes: Shoal draft version: 4'.\nThe '+', apparently designates the fractional rig version. A masthead rig was also available. Dates and number produced includes both versions.

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