Ericson 29 vs J/28
How do the Ericson 29 and J/28 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Ericson 29 
J/28 | Ericson 29 | J/28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.6 ft8.71 m | 28.5 ft8.69 m |
| Waterline length | 22.0 ft6.71 m | 24.0 ft7.32 m |
| Beam | 9.3 ft2.82 m | 10.0 ft3.05 m |
| Draft | 4.3 ft1.32 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 8,500 lb3,856 kg | 7,900 lb3,583 kg |
| Ballast | 3,900 lb1,769 kg | 3,000 lb1,361 kg |
| Sail area | 407 ft²37.8 m² | 413 ft²38.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.64 | 16.66 |
| Displacement / Length | 356 | 255 |
| Comfort ratio | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Capsize screening | 1.81 | 2.01 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.3 | 6.6 |
Ericson 29 vs J/28: the short version
- The Ericson 29 and J/28 are close in length (28.6 ft8.71 m vs 28.5 ft8.69 m ).
- The Ericson 29 is heavier, displacing about 8% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the J/28 carries the more powerful rig (16.7 vs 15.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Ericson 29 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Ericson 29 rates better for offshore work (1.81 vs 2.01).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.