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Ericson Yachts 32 (Scorpion)

Fractional Sloop · Fin Keel · 1966–1967

A fractional sloop derived from the Olympic-winning 5.5 meter design, offering a stiff, performance-oriented hull.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin Keel

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a narrow beam gives 24 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 24
CoastalBluewater

At 1.51 she sits well under the 2.0 line — a solidly ocean-capable hull for her size.

Capsize screening 1.51
LightHeavy

178 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 178
EasygoingPowered-up

18.3 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 18.3
TenderStiff

57% of her weight is ballast — very stiff, carrying full sail in a blow.

Ballast 57%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Lighter than ~89% of boats her size on file
  • Draws less than ~88% of boats her size on file
  • Narrower than ~100% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2808 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
56.5%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.3
Displacement / length
178.4
Comfort ratio
24.2
Capsize screening
1.51
Hull speed
6.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
505
Hull
Hull type
Fin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1966–1967
Units built
24
Builder
Ericson Yachts

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Aphrodite 1019.94 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 9.9-meter fin-keeler with a 57% ballast ratio, designed by Elvstrom and Kjaerulff for high-speed, stiff sailing
Bavaria Yachts 3009.55 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterA 9.55-metre fractional sloop from 1989, featuring a deep 1.65-metre fin keel and bulb for efficient coastal sailing
J J/999.94 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA high-performance fractional sloop by Alan Johnstone, designed for competitive offshore racing and fast shorthanded sailing
Albin Marine Nova 3310.06 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA Peter Norlin-designed fractional sloop with a high ballast ratio, built in Sweden under various names for nearly two decades
Dehler Yachts 3410.10 mSame hull family0.3 m longerAn IOR 3/4 ton racer-cruiser designed by Van de Stadt, offering a balanced performance pedigree in a comfortable hull
Beneteau 32310.01 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA masthead sloop with a 1.45m draft and bulb keel, optimised for coastal cruising comfort since 2001

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