Modern equivalent of an Ericson cruiser/racer?

[windblown]

. . .how many of the makes under discussion would still be likely to warm your heart as you look back on them at a distance from your dinghy 40 years after they were built?

Dan Morehouse
1981 E-38 "Next Exit"

I really resonate with this. When my wife suggested we consider buying a sailboat several years ago, I immediately googled Ericsons for sale. These were the boats that really impressed with their style, quality, and performance, back when I was a teenager, 40 years ago.