Ericson 37 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for an Ericson 37 means looking at a Bruce King-designed masthead sloop built by Ericson Yachts in the United States across only the 1973 and 1975 model years, with around fifty examples produced. She is a 37-foot fiberglass cruiser on a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, carrying a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine of 30 horsepower and a masthead rig that spreads roughly 613 square feet of sail. Because the production run was short and the boats are now decades old, the individual history of each hull matters more than any spec-sheet average.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Ericson 37 shares the same King-designed hull and accommodation footprint: a 28.5-foot waterline, 11.33-foot beam, and just over six feet three inches of headroom below. The fin-keel, skeg-rudder configuration and masthead-sloop rig are uniform across the class, so what separates one boat from another on the market is condition and the extent of owner-installed systems rather than a choice between competing factory layouts. A buyer should expect the conventional mid-1970s cruiser arrangement, with the volume distributed along the cabin rather than reorganized into alternative plans.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, a watermaker and solar power are commonly fitted, reflecting the boat's appeal as a self-sufficient cruiser, and AIS and autopilot are also commonly found as part of a modern voyaging setup. These systems matter to a buyer because they speak to whether the boat was wired and plumbed for extended offshore use or kept as a simpler coastal vessel — a watermaker and solar array imply a power budget built around independence from shore, while AIS and autopilot point to passage-making intent. Beyond those, the period gasoline Atomic 4 remains the base propulsion, and any tankage or electrical rework is hull-specific rather than a documented factory option.
What to Inspect
A buyer should verify the gasoline system tankage and ventilation on each candidate, given the Atomic 4 runs on gas. The solid fiberglass hull and lead ballast are stated construction facts, but the condition and sizing of any installed tanks are a survey item. Beyond that, the usual aging of a 1970s fiberglass deck and the Atomic 4's period-specific upkeep needs should anchor a pre-purchase inspection.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Ericson 37s are typically found on the United States market. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm the gasoline tankage and ventilation for the Atomic 4, assess the solid-glass hull and deck for age-related issues, and review any commonly fitted cruising systems — watermaker, solar, AIS, autopilot — as evidence of how the boat was equipped and maintained. A clean, well-systems-equipped example represents a identifiable King-designed cruiser with a stable ballast ratio and a roomy interior.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Ericson 37. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | 1 | $37,000 | — |
Where they're listed
Ericson 37 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,000 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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| Ericson 37You are here | — | $ 37,000 | 1 | 0 |