Ericson 39
Description
The Ericson 39 is a performance cruiser sloop designed by Bruce King and built by Ericson Yachts from 1970 to 1979. This flush-deck model (with a rarer trunk-cabin "B" variant) was conceived during the IOR racing era but evolved into a versatile offshore cruiser, emphasizing speed, stability, and seaworthiness. With its sleek, low-profile lines and heavy displacement, the E39 handles choppy conditions gracefully—owners report comfort in 30-knot winds and 4-ft seas—while offering a spacious interior for coastal or blue water voyages. Approximately 130 hulls were produced, split between ~110 flush-deck versions and just 19–20 of the more traditional 39B with a raised cabin trunk for extra headroom. Its fin keel and skeg-hung rudder provide balanced tracking, making it a favorite for short-handed sailing despite its age.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson Yachts |
| Length | 39.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.580 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.250 ft |
| Displacement | 8500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52.04 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.54 ft |
| p | 44.04 ft |
| e | 14.04 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.04 ft | 16.54 ft | 44.04 ft | 14.04 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.04 ft - (13423 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.04 ft - (4279 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.48 ft - (13862 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.75 ft - (13945 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 318.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.68 ft - (13314 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.88 ft - (6669 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.97 ft - (11573 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.02 ft - (5797 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 415.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.87 ft - (15810 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.69 ft - (8135 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.81 ft - (14877 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.81 ft - (7562 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 643.48 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 51.87 ft - (15810 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 29.77 ft - (9074 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.77 ft - (9074 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1313 ft² |
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