Question 1

What are the specs of the ERICSON 33?

Accepted Answer

The ERICSON 33 has the following specifications: 33.5ft LOA, 11.17ft beam, 5.92ft draft, 9,500lb displacement, 3,950.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a ERICSON 33 cost?

Accepted Answer

The ERICSON 33 has an average asking price of $23,500, with prices ranging from $23,500 to $23,500 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the ERICSON 33 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Ericson Yachts (USA), designed by Ron Holland, first built in 1981, with production ending in 1984, 28 units were produced.

Question 4

Is the ERICSON 33 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The ERICSON 33 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 20.47, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 2.11, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 5

How fast is the ERICSON 33?

Accepted Answer

The ERICSON 33 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 20.51, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 219.59, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a ERICSON 33?

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Annual maintenance for a ERICSON 33 is estimated at $1.8K – $4.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a ERICSON 33 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the ERICSON 33 (33.5ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.8K – $4.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $200-$400/year (based on $23,500 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 33.5ft boat: Florida: $6,000-$16,100/year. California: $5,600-$14,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,700/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,200/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,200/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,500/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,200/year. South Carolina: $5,200-$10,100/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $25K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a ERICSON 33?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the ERICSON 33 (33.5ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,000-$16,100/year. California: $5,600-$14,100/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,700/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,200/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,200/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,500/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,200/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,200/year. South Carolina: $5,200-$10,100/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the ERICSON 33?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 18 issues reported for the ERICSON 33 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, keel, rigging, deck, rudder, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the ERICSON 33.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a ERICSON 33?

Accepted Answer

When buying a ERICSON 33, SailPages.com has compiled 18 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, keel, rigging, deck, rudder, hull. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the ERICSON 33 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the ERICSON 33?

Accepted Answer

The ERICSON 33 has the following rig dimensions: I=39.8ft (foretriangle height), J=12.7ft (foretriangle base), P=43.3ft (mainsail luff), E=14ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 580.1 sq ft. Jib area: 252.7 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the ERICSON 33 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The ERICSON 33 is classified as a Racer/Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 33.5ft LOA, comfort ratio 20.47, capsize ratio 2.11, SA/disp 20.51, average price $23,500. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	33.5 ft
LWL	26.83 ft
Beam	11.17 ft
Draft	5.92 ft
Displacement	9,500 lb
Ballast	3,950.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	39.8 ft
Jforetriangle base	12.7 ft
Pmainsail luff	43.3 ft
Emainsail foot	14 ft
FLforestay	12.7 ft
Mainsail	580.1 sq ft
Jib (100%)	252.7 sq ft
Spinnaker	429.6 sq ft

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