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Ericson 23 2

Designer: Bruce King  ·  Builder: Ericson Yachts  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Ericson 23 2

Built during Ericson Yachts' productive era, this compact cruiser represents the company's commitment to creating seaworthy boats that punch above their weight class. The 23-2 designation indicates this was likely a refined version of an earlier 23-foot model, incorporating lessons learned from the original design. Despite limited available specifications, this boat bears the hallmarks of Ericson's design philosophy: clean lines, thoughtful construction, and a focus on sailing performance rather than maximum interior volume. The hull likely features moderate displacement with enough ballast to provide stability in varying conditions, making it suitable for coastal cruising and day sailing adventures. Ericson built a reputation for creating boats that could handle challenging conditions while remaining manageable for smaller crews. This model would appeal to sailors seeking their first keelboat or those wanting a simple, capable coastal cruiser without the complexity of larger vessels. The size makes it trailerable in many cases, expanding cruising possibilities beyond a single home port. While not designed for extended offshore passages, the boat should provide confident handling in protected waters and near-coastal environments where most recreational sailing occurs.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.92 ft / 6.99 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.50 ft / 5.94 m
Beam 7.92 ft / 2.41 m
Max Draft 3.67 ft / 1.12 m
Displacement 3,100.00 lb / 1,406 kg
Ballast 1,200.00 lb / 544 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bruce King
Builder Ericson Yachts
First Built 1975
Last Built 1979
Number Built 270
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
38.71
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
186.64
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.31 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.33
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.16 ft / 3.10 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 243.00 ft² / 22.58 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 186.64
How It Compares

vs. Creekmore 23, Paceship 23 Cc, Pearson 23, San Juan 23, Spirit 23

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Dimensions
LOA
Ericson 23 2 ★
22.9 ft
Creekmore 23
23.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
23.0 ft
Pearson 23
23.0 ft
San Juan 23
23.0 ft
Spirit 23
23.0 ft
LWL
Ericson 23 2 ★
19.5 ft
Creekmore 23
18.0 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
19.0 ft
Pearson 23
20.0 ft
San Juan 23
20.3 ft
Spirit 23
20.0 ft
Beam
Ericson 23 2 ★
7.9 ft
Creekmore 23
8.5 ft
Paceship 23 Cc
8.0 ft
Pearson 23
8.0 ft
San Juan 23
8.0 ft
Spirit 23
7.9 ft
Displacement
Ericson 23 2 ★
3 lbs
Creekmore 23
3 lbs
Paceship 23 Cc
2 lbs
Pearson 23
3 lbs
San Juan 23
2 lbs
Spirit 23
2 lbs
Ballast
Ericson 23 2 ★
1 lbs
Creekmore 23
Paceship 23 Cc
900 lbs
Pearson 23
1 lbs
San Juan 23
960 lbs
Spirit 23
800 lbs
Sail Area
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
242 sq ft
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
238 sq ft
San Juan 23
Spirit 23
215 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
207 s/nm
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
240 s/nm
San Juan 23
236 s/nm
Spirit 23
240 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
18.7
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
16.6
San Juan 23
Spirit 23
17.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Ericson 23 2 ★
38.7 %
Creekmore 23
Paceship 23 Cc
39.1 %
Pearson 23
37.1 %
San Juan 23
35.6 %
Spirit 23
28.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
13.7
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
16.3
San Juan 23
Spirit 23
13.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
2.36
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
2.11
San Juan 23
Spirit 23
2.25
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Ericson 23 2 ★
186
Creekmore 23
229
Paceship 23 Cc
149
Pearson 23
195
San Juan 23
143
Spirit 23
156
Hull Speed
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
5.7 kts
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
6.0 kts
San Juan 23
Spirit 23
6.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Ericson 23 2 ★
Creekmore 23
2.5
Paceship 23 Cc
Pearson 23
2.6
San Juan 23
Spirit 23
3.3
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