Ericson 26 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26' · 7.92 m

Disp.

4,400 lbs · 1,996 kg

First year

1966

In the mid1960s, the fiberglass revolution was transforming naval architecture, turning Southern California into a hotbed of boatbuilding innovation. It was during this golden era, in 1966, that the newly founded Ericson Yachts introduced one of its debut production models: the Ericson 26. Often referred to by modern owners as the Ericson 26 Classic or the E261 to distinguish it from the completely separate, Bruce Kingdesigned Ericson 262 of the 1980s, this initial vessel was drafted by the legendary naval architect William I.B. Crealock. Built between 1966 and 1969 with approximately 160 hulls completed, the Ericson 26 is a classic pocket cruiser that helped establish the builder’s reputation for combining reliable seakeeping with structural integrity.