Bénéteau 323

Sailboat 32′ 1″ Since 2003

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
323
Type
Sailboat
Built
2003 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 1″ (9.78 m)
Waterline length
29′ 2″ (8.90 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Draft
5′ 1″ (1.56 m)
Displacement
9,326 lb (4,230 kg)
Ballast
2,178 lb (988 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
546 sq ft (50.7 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.7

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

Displacement / length
167

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

Ballast ratio
23%

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

Capsize screening
2.05

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.05
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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