ERICSON 30+
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.92 ft |
| LWL | 25.33 ft |
| Beam | 10.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.83 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 4.00 ft(1.22 m) |
| Displacement | 9,000 lb |
| Ballast | 3,999.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 36.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 38.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 247 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 222.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 378.5 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Universal, Kubota, Atomic 4 |
About the ERICSON 30+
Updated version of the ERICSON 30-2 (1977). Sail area: -Main: 247 ft² / 22.95 m² -100% Fore triangle: 223 ft² / 20.72 m²
The Ericson 30+ is a fractional sloop designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts (USA) in 1979. With a displacement of 9000.0 lb and a beam of 10.5 ft, this vessel represents a specific single-year production run with an unknown total hull count.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and comfort over extreme performance, given its high comfort ratio of 22.73 and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.44.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.02 and a displacement of 9000.0 lb, the Ericson 30+ is generally considered suitable for coastal cruising rather than serious bluewater passagemaking, as its fin keel and moderate ballast ratio suggest stability is adequate but not exceptional for heavy offshore conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 30 and O'Day 302, which share similar beam dimensions and cabin layouts from the late 1970s, though the Ericson 30+ distinguishes itself with a fractional rig and slightly lighter displacement.
Direct variant of the ERICSON 30+
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
10 listings · boat years 1980–1988 · median $16,500
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 29.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
27 reported issues across 9 systems for the ERICSON 30+, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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