Fellows & Stewart/South Coast Co. California 32

Sailboat 46′ Since 1937

Overview

Builder
Fellows & Stewart/South Coast Co.
Model
California 32
Type
Sailboat
Built
1937–1946
Designer
Nicholas Potter
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
46′ (14.02 m)
Waterline length
32′ (9.75 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Displacement
25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
Ballast
10,500 lb (4,763 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
987 sq ft (91.7 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
47′ 2″ (14.39 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 1″ (5.21 m)
P (mainsail luff)
48′ (14.63 m)
E (mainsail foot)
22′ 6″ (6.86 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

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

Displacement / length
341

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
1.48

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Wood

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