Gulf Marine Cabrillo 32

Sailboat 32′ Since 1964

Overview

Builder
Gulf Marine
Model
Cabrillo 32
Type
Sailboat
Built
1964 on
Designer
Phillip Rhodes
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ (9.75 m)
Waterline length
25′ 1″ (7.65 m)
Beam
8′ 10″ (2.68 m)
Displacement
11,500 lb (5,216 kg)
Ballast
3,750 lb (1,701 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
543 sq ft (50.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 6″ (12.65 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ (10.97 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.0

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

Displacement / length
325

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
1.56

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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