Ericson 25 vs Ericson 25+
How do the Ericson 25 and Ericson 25+ compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Ericson 25 | Ericson 25 | Ericson 25+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 24.7 ft7.52 m | 25.4 ft7.75 m |
| Waterline length | 20.8 ft6.35 m | 21.8 ft6.65 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 9.3 ft2.82 m |
| Draft | 3.8 ft1.16 m | 4.9 ft1.50 m |
| Displacement | 5,100 lb2,313 kg | 5,000 lb2,268 kg |
| Ballast | 2,500 lb1,134 kg | 2,000 lb907 kg |
| Sail area | 265 ft²24.6 m² | 326 ft²30.3 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 14.31 | 17.84 |
| Displacement / Length | 252 | 215 |
| Comfort ratio | 22.5 | 17.4 |
| Capsize screening | 1.86 | 2.16 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Ericson 25 vs Ericson 25+: the short version
- The Ericson 25+ is the larger boat at 25.4 ft7.75 m LOA versus 24.7 ft7.52 m for the Ericson 25.
- On sail area/displacement the Ericson 25+ carries the more powerful rig (17.8 vs 14.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Ericson 25 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Ericson 25 rates better for offshore work (1.86 vs 2.16).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.