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ERICSON 23-2

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1975–1979

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Dimensions

LOA
22.92 ft
LWL
19.5 ft
Beam
7.92 ft
Max Draft
3.67 ft
Displacement
3,100 lbs
Ballast
1,200 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.17 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
187
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
243 sq ft
I
29 ft
J
10.16 ft
P
25.33 ft
E
7.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1975
Last Built
1979
Number Built
270
Notes: Among the changes from the ERICSON 23-1: \nA transom hung rudder, higher aspect rig, and lower profile coach roof.\nA keel-centerboard version was, by far, the most popular. \nDraft (max.) 5.16' / 1.57m\nDraft (min.) 1.92' / 0.59m\nDisplacement: 3200 lbs./ 1452 kgs.\nBallast: 1300 lbs. / 590 kgs.

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