Ericson 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26' · 7.92 m

Displ.

4,400 lbs · 1,996 kg

First year

1966

The Ericson 26 represents a significant chapter in the evolution of the "pocket cruiser," a vessel capable of providing legitimate weekend accommodations while maintaining the nimble performance characteristics of a daysailer. To understand this model, one must distinguish between two distinct iterations: the original Bruce King design introduced in the mid1960s and the entirely redesigned Ericson 262 (often referred to as the 26300) launched in 1984. Both versions reflect the design language of Bruce King, emphasizing a balance between aesthetic grace and hydrodynamic efficiency. The earlier 1966 model was a product of the early fiberglass era, featuring a narrower beam and a heavier displacementtolength ratio, whereas the 1980s redesign utilized more modern hull shapes, a wider beam for increased initial stability, and the "Triaxial Force Grid" construction method that became a hallmark of later Ericson builds.