Cape Dory Yachts Dory 32

Sailboat 32′ 2″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 32
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986–1988
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 2″ (9.81 m)
Waterline length
24′ 2″ (7.38 m)
Beam
9′ 11″ (3.02 m)
Displacement
11,750 lb (5,330 kg)
Ballast
4,700 lb (2,132 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
522 sq ft (48.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ (12.50 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ (10.67 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.2

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

Displacement / length
370

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
1.74

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.

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