The Ericson 39 b is a 39.0ft cutter designed by Bruce King and built in fiberglass by Ericson Yachts (USA) between 1975 and 1978.
20 units have been built.
The Ericson 39 b is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Ericson 39 b | ||
| Length | 39 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.24 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 314.15 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.41 | ||
| Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.34 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 720 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 412.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 308 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50 ft | ||
| J | 16.50 ft | ||
| P | 44 ft | ||
| E | 14 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 80 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 80 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ericson Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Bruce King | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 20 |