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ERICSON 31 INDEPENDENCE (CUTTER)

Cutter • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1977–1981

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
33 ft
LWL
23.92 ft
Beam
10.42 ft
Max Draft
4.92 ft
Displacement
11,400 lbs
Ballast
4,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.85 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.1
D/L Ratio ⓘ
372
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
479 sq ft
I
38.33 ft
J
15 ft
P
32.5 ft
E
12.92 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1977
Last Built
1981
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Type
Diesel
Water
45 gal
Fuel
35 gal
Headroom
6.08 ft
Notes: Displayed here is cutter version without bowsprit.\nLOD: 30.92ft\nAlso called the LIBERTY 31 (Squadron Yachts (USA)) and the Cape Bay 31

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Builder

Class Association