Bristol Yachts Inc. 32
Sailboat
32′
Since 1966
Overview
- Builder
- Bristol Yachts Inc.
- Model
- 32
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1966–1983
- Designer
- Ted Hood / Dieter Empacher
- Hull
- Fin Keel
- Hull material
- FG solid laminate
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 32′ (9.75 m)
- Waterline length
- 22′ (6.71 m)
- Beam
- 9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
- Displacement
- 10,800 lb (4,899 kg)
- Ballast
- 3,900 lb (1,769 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 484 sq ft (44.9 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 38′ 6″ (11.73 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 12′ 7″ (3.83 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 33′ 1″ (10.09 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 15.8
- Displacement / length
- 453
- Ballast ratio
- 36%
- Capsize screening
- 1.72
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG solid laminate
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.