Ericson 29 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used brokerage market for an Ericson 29 means looking at a Bruce King-designed cruiser built by Ericson Yachts in the United States from 1970 through 1978. These are American fiberglass boats with wood trim, a fixed fin keel drawing 4.33 feet, and a masthead sloop rig—coastal cruisers no longer in production but still found in their home market.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 29 carries five berths: a bow double V-berth, two settee quarter berths in the main cabin, and a starboard aft quarter berth. The head is just aft of the bow cabin to starboard, and the L-shaped galley to port holds an ice box and sink. A drop-leaf table serves the main cabin. Most boats keep the tiller, though some were delivered with the optional wheel. The Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine sits below, with 12 gallons of fuel and 20 of water—modest by any measure, so judge tankage against your cruising style.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used fleet, radar is commonly fitted, a useful aid for the night-cruising the design was known for. Beyond that, buyers should expect period-standard gear rather than a long list of factory options; the tall rig with a mast about two feet higher was a factory choice for light-air regions and is worth noting if present. Otherwise, equipment tends to reflect owner history, so judge each boat on its own canvas and sail-handling state.
What to Inspect
A buyer’s survey should focus on the usual aged-fiberglass checks: hull integrity below the wood trim, the Atomic 4’s gasoline systems, and the spade rudder bearing.
Availability and Buyer’s Takeaway
Ericson 29s are typically found in the United States. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm the rig is standard or tall, verify tiller or wheel steering, inspect the Atomic 4 and fuel lines, and check the gelcoat around wood trim for age-related cracking. She is a five-berth coastal cruiser best matched to a couple or small family sailing familiar waters.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ericson 29. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $10,000 | — |
| May 25 | 1 | $15,000 | +50.0% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $7,900 | -47.3% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $8,500 | +7.6% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $16,500 | +94.1% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $12,500 | -24.2% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $8,500 | -32.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $8,500 | 0.0% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $15,257 | +79.5% |
Where they're listed
Ericson 29 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 6 (85.7%), followed by Germany.
Country view
7 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $10,500 | 6 | 2 | 85.7% |
| Germany | $17,013 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallbery Rassy 29 | 29.2' | $ 43,462 | 59 | 13 |
| Moody 29 | 29.53' | $ 16,985 | 37 | 8 |
| Ericson 30+ | 29.92' | $ 19,441 | 12 | 1 |
| Ericson 28-2 | 28' | $ 16,800 | 9 | 2 |
| Ericson 29You are here | — | $ 12,500 | 7 | 3 |