Ericson 35-3 Buyer's Guide
The Ericson 35-3 is Bruce King’s third-generation 35-foot sloop, built by Ericson Yachts from 1982 with a fin-keel hull and masthead rig that still draws a mix of coastal cruisers and club racers to the used market. She is a 35-foot-5-inch boat with a 28-foot-10-inch waterline and an 11-foot-4-inch beam, carrying 13,000 pounds displacement and 5,200 pounds of lead ballast on a single 21-horsepower Universal-Atomic gasoline auxiliary.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most boats follow the standard aft-cockpit sloop arrangement with the deep fin keel drawing 6.17 to 6.47 feet, though shoal-fin examples at 4.99 to 5.29 feet appear and make a real difference in where you can dock. The interior centres on the beamy midsection, with 50 gallons of water and 40 gallons of gasoline tankage built in. The single engine with direct drive is a simple layout, and the masthead rig with genoa-driven sail-area-to-displacement of 21.0 favours overlapping headsail setups rather than self-tacking small jibs.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Brokers’ listings often show a chartplotter, autopilot, air conditioning, and a bimini as regular refit items, forming the navigation-and-comfort cluster most buyers will expect. A dodger, radar, AIS, and heating fall into occasional owner additions rather than standard kit, and a spinnaker or teak decks show up less predictably. For a shopper, the presence of a plotter and autopilot means less to add for shorthanded cruising, while teak decks or a heater signal an owner who invested in extended-season use but also more upkeep.
What to Inspect
Confirm the keel type and draft, as the deep fin draws 6.17 to 6.47 feet while the shoal version sits at 4.99 to 5.29 feet. Check the gasoline Universal-Atomic auxiliary given the 40-gallon tank, and note the 50-gallon water capacity from the original specification.
Availability and Buyer’s Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States, Canada, and Australia. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm keel draft, test the gasoline auxiliary and tank, and note whether chartplotter, autopilot, and bimini are already fitted. Choose the shoal keel if your cruising grounds favour smaller harbours.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ericson 35-3. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 3 | $32,000 | — |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $34,000 | +6.3% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $10,000 | -70.6% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $19,900 | +99.0% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $29,731 | +49.4% |
| Jan 26 | 4 | $24,200 | -18.6% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $39,451 | +63.0% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $35,000 | -11.3% |
| May 26 | 1 | $29,000 | -17.1% |
| Jun 26 | 6 | $14,999 | -48.3% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $22,344 | +49.0% |
Where they're listed
Ericson 35-3 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 19 (86.4%), followed by Australia and Canada.
Country view
22 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $19,900 | 19 | 7 | 86.4% |
| Australia | $39,451 | 1 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Canada | $39,562 | 1 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $24,789 | 1 | 1 | 4.5% |
Comparable models
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6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&C 35-3 | 34.67' | $ 28,500 | 38 | 12 |
| Ericson 35-3You are here | — | $ 20,900 | 22 | 8 |
| Ericson 38 | 37.67' | $ 43,658 | 12 | 3 |
| Mirage Yachts 35 | 35.5' | $ 19,669 | 8 | 3 |
| Ericson 36 | 35.58' | $ 23,700 | 8 | 1 |
| Baltic 35 | 34.83' | $ 67,304 | 3 | 0 |