C&C 32

Sailboat 31′ 6″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
C&C
Model
32
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981 on
Designer
C&C
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Yachts
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
Waterline length
24′ 8″ (7.53 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
9,680 lb (4,391 kg)
Ballast
3,900 lb (1,769 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
478 sq ft (44.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 1″ (12.53 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 9″ (3.89 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ 3″ (10.74 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 4″ (3.45 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.8

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

Displacement / length
287

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
1.93

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Yachts

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

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