Ericson 34-2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

34.83' · 10.62 m

Displ.

13,000 lbs · 5,897 kg

First year

1988

The Ericson 342 represents a pivotal era in American boatbuilding, emerging as the refined successor to the brand's earlier IORinfluenced designs. Launched in 1987 and designed by the legendary Bruce King, this model was conceived as a true racercruiser that abandoned the "pinched" sterns of the 1970s in favor of balanced, modern proportions. It strikes a rare equilibrium, offering the performance characteristics necessary for competitive club racing alongside an interior volume that remains relevant for modern cruising families. The 342 was produced primarily by Ericson Yachts until the company’s 1990 bankruptcy, after which the molds were acquired by Pacific Seacraft. Under the new stewardship, the model was marketed as the Ericson 34200, benefiting from the legendary build quality associated with the Pacific Seacraft name before eventually evolving into the Ericson 354.