Ericson 23-2

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The Ericson 23-2 is a small, trailerable cruising sailboat designed by Bruce King in the United States. Built by Ericson Yachts from 1975 to 1979, 270 boats were made. It’s a fiberglass monohull with wood trim and a masthead Bermuda sailplan.

Key features
- Length overall about 23 ft, beam around 8 ft, and displacement roughly 3,100 lb with 1,200 lb of ballast.
- Draft about 3.7 ft with the fin keel; a centerboard version has a much shallower draft, making shallow waters and trailer launching easier.
- Rig: masthead sloop with a total sail area of about 240 sq ft (roughly 95 sq ft main and the rest foretriangle sail).
- Power: typically fitted with a small outboard motor (3–6 hp) for docking.
- Interior: sleeps four (V-berth in the bow and two settees in the main cabin). Galley on the starboard side with a two-burner stove and sink. Head is on the port side, aft of the bow cabin. Cabin headroom is about 51 inches.
- Performance and layout: hull speed around 5.9 knots. The Mk II version has a transom-hung rudder and a slightly flush deck; the Mk I has a rudder mounted through the cockpit sole.
- Popularity: the centerboard model is the more common choice for easy trailer sailing and shallow-water use.

Overall, the Ericson 23-2 is a compact, good-looking, easy-to-handle cruiser ideal for weekend trips and casual sailing.