Ouyang Boat Works Aloha 32

Sailboat 32′ 5″ Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Ouyang Boat Works
Model
Aloha 32
Type
Sailboat
Built
1979–1988
Designer
Mark Ellis
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 5″ (9.88 m)
Waterline length
25′ (7.62 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Displacement
9,800 lb (4,445 kg)
Ballast
4,018 lb (1,823 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
541 sq ft (50.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ (12.80 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ 6″ (11.13 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ (3.66 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
280

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
41%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.02

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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