Ericson Mk III sloop
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Marotta Yachts of Sausalito
United States
| Make | Ericson |
|---|---|
| Model | Mk III sloop |
| Year | 1987 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$32,000 |
| Fractional Shares | 1 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer/Cruiser |
| Length | 32 ft / 9.75 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Sausalito, California, United States |
| LOA | 32 ft 6 in / 9.91 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 25 ft 10 in / 7.87 m |
| Beam | 10 ft 10 in / 3.3 m |
| Max Draft | 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Displacement | 9800 lb |
| Ballast | 4200 lb |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Universal |
| Engine Model | M-25XP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1987 |
| Power | 21 hp |
| Drive Type | Shaft Drive |
| Propeller Type | 2 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 885 |
| Designer | Bruce King |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ericson |
| Guest Heads | 1 |
| Fuel Tanks | 22 gal (Aluminium) |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 52 gal (Aluminium) |
| Holding Tanks | 14 gal (Plastic) |
Description
The classic Bruce King-designed Ericson 32 was originally launched in 1967, and the Owner's Group web site notes, "The boat sported many interesting innovations--for example, an internally-ballasted lead (not iron) keel which is an integral part of the hull. With a spade rudder, deck-mounted mast and a double-spreader rig, in many ways she was years ahead of her time, and even by today's standards, the 32 in any of her flavors is a nicely appointed and solidly built but reasonably nimble cruiser with handsome lines."
The next iteration in the boats design was launched in 1985 and incorporated Ericson's Tri-Axial Force Grid and a more traditional keel-stepped mast. They were also built with Ericson's typical attention to detail and nicely appointed, and this particular boat is a very nice two-owner example of the design. Never cruised and just detailed, Antares shows very nicely and is a must-see vessel for anyone in the market for a classic Ericson.
Bruce King is still actively designing yachts, by the way--not long ago, he designed a 154' sailboat which was the largest sailing yacht then under construction in the U.S., and may be the largest cold-molded boat ever built.
Accommodations and Layout
Forward stateroom with large triangle shaped berth, built in seating and ensuite head. Aft to salon with C-shaped settee and drop-down table port with straight settee starboard. Further aft is quarter berth with nav table port, centerline companionway and C-shaped galley starboard. Note 6'2 headroom, teak & holly sole, interior shows very, very nicely.
Galley and Head
Deep stainless steel sinks with hot/cold pressure water (hot water heater is AC and engine fired) with manual pump fresh and salt water back up, two burner propane stove with oven, large top loading ice box. Manual pump toilet.
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
Depth gauge, Standard Horizon VHF radio, magnetic compass at binnacle, masthead fly.
Electrical System
110V AC / 12V DC. 30 amp shorepower service.
Sails and Rigging
Tapered keel-stepped double spreader aluminum mast, aluminum boom, 1x19 stainless steel standing rigging. Barient # 27 winch, two #17s, single #21. Inboard and outboard genoa tracks with two genoa cars, Schaeffer mainsheet traveller, Schaeffer boom vang, all lines lead aft. Partially battened Dacron mainsail, 100% jib on Harken roller furler, 135% jib (never used).
Deck and Hull
Hand laid FRP hull, Ericson's Tri-Axial Force Grid framing (system of beams fiberglassed inside hull to support mast, shroud, keel and engine loads) and extra laminate at high stress areas, external lead keel, balsa cored decks, steel reinforced foam cored rudder with stainless steel rudder post. Well designed cockpit; Ericson claims that it's "bio-mechanically engineered for comfort", so there you have it.
Six mooring cleats (through-bolted with backing plates). Stainless steel bow pulpit, stainless steel stanchions, stainless steel stern pulpit, stainless steel swim ladder (all with backing plates), double lifelines. CQR anchor on stainless steel anchor roller with foredeck anchor locker, ample chain and line rode.
Mechanical Equipment and Engine Details
Low hours on Universal 23hp fresh water cooled three cylinder diesel engine with Racor filter and full instrumentation, 1" monel shaft with bronze strut to three bladed max prop. Wheel steering via cable & quadrant, emergency tiller.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Marotta Yachts of Sausalito
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Marotta Yachts of Sausalito
United States
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