ERICSON 23-1
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.58 ft |
| LWL | 19.17 ft |
| Beam | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 3.67 ft |
| Displacement | 2,700 lb |
| Ballast | 1,300 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 26.3 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 8.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 21 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 8.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 222.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 115.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 195.6 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Universal, Kubota, Atomic 4, Westerbeke |
About the ERICSON 23-1
An updated version, ERICSON 23-2 was introduced in 1972.
The Ericson 23-1 is a compact, performance-oriented trailerable sloop designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1969 and 1971. With a production run of 140 hulls, this model represents a specific era of American boatbuilding that prioritized manageable size and efficient sailing characteristics.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, particularly for owners with trailer transport needs or limited dock space who value a responsive, masthead sloop rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 2700.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.16, the Ericson 23-1 is designed for protected coastal waters rather than extended offshore passages, reflecting its light displacement and fin keel configuration.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Pearson 22 and O'Day 22, which share similar dimensions and target the same market of entry-level cruisers seeking a trailerable package with adequate interior volume for weekend trips.
Performance
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Market Price
Asking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 1970–1987 · median $4,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ERICSON 23-1yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ERICSON 23-1? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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