Bayliner Marine Corp. Buccaneer 320

Sailboat 32′ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp.
Model
Buccaneer 320
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976 on
Designer
William Garden
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ (9.75 m)
Waterline length
28′ 6″ (8.69 m)
Beam
10′ 2″ (3.11 m)
Displacement
12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
Ballast
3,100 lb (1,406 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
484 sq ft (44.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
39′ 8″ (12.10 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 8″ (4.46 m)
P (mainsail luff)
32′ 6″ (9.91 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.4

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

Displacement / length
241

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

Ballast ratio
25%

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

Capsize screening
1.76

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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