B Boats B-32

Sailboat 32′ Since 1995

Overview

Builder
B Boats
Model
B-32
Type
Sailboat
Built
1995 on
Designer
Lief Beiley
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ (9.75 m)
Waterline length
27′ 6″ (8.38 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
4,100 lb (1,860 kg)
Ballast
1,650 lb (748 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
523 sq ft (48.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
39′ 9″ (12.12 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 11″ (3.33 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ 6″ (12.04 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 4″ (4.37 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
32.6

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

Displacement / length
88

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
2.57

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.