The Ericson 36 is an American sailboat that was designed by Ron Holland as a racer and first built in 1980.
It has a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel.
[1] The Ericson 36 is fitted with a Universal M-25 diesel engine of 24 hp (18 kW) for docking and maneuvering.
The galley is located at the foot of the companionway steps, on the port side and includes a two-burner, alcohol-fired stove.
[3] In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood wrote, "this Ericson is a racing boat, but the construction technique minimizes weight, allowing for a full cruising interior.